Overview
- Rohit Sharma's tactical call for a ball change during Mumbai Indians' match against Delhi Capitals led to a pivotal collapse, securing a 12-run victory for MI.
- Abhishek Sharma's record-breaking 141 off 55 balls, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history, powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dramatic chase of 246 against Punjab Kings.
- Karun Nair marked his IPL return with a remarkable 89-run innings, though Delhi Capitals suffered their first loss of the season due to a late batting collapse.
- Riyan Parag highlighted the unique challenges of playing on Jaipur's low-bounce pitch, contrasting it with the flat wickets producing high-scoring games elsewhere.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru's away success continues, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt forming a reliable opening partnership that has driven their recent victories.