Rohit Sharma Fan's Eerie 'Prediction' of MI Batter Failing on Birthday is No Coincidence

In his IPL career, Rohit Sharma has played roughly five matches on his birthday out of 253 games. Interestingly, April 30 seems to be a bit of a tough day for him, as he’s never quite had a standout performance on that date. So, when a fan boldly predicted a low score for him before the MI vs LSG match, it seemed less of a guess and more of a pattern recognition.

A user named @Jaffa25_ humorously suggested, “Bet your house on a Rohit 4(5) today,” around 11 a.m. This stemmed from a string of predictably modest scores Rohit has amassed over the years on his birthday:

1(5) vs SRH – 2014

2(5) vs RR – 2022

3(5) vs RR – 2023

As the 48th match of the 2024 IPL unfolded, the familiar script continued. The Hitman took the field, but his stay was brief, managing just 4 off 5 balls, mirroring the pattern from the previous year. And just like that, the fan’s prediction became the talk of the town, spreading like wildfire across social media platforms.

“Bro tell me about my future,” quipped one user on ‘X’. “Bhai Covishield se koi khatra nahi hai na ab mujhe??” added another. “Unbelievable prediction,” exclaimed the third.

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As at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Rohit’s dismissal came as he attempted a cover drive against LSG’s Mohsin Khan, only to hand an easy catch to Marcus Stoinis.

In the end, it was Lucknow Super Giants who emerged victorious, clinching a low-scoring battle by four wickets. LSG chased down the 145-run target in 19.2 overs, propelled by Stoinis’ gritty 62 off 45 balls. Nicholas Pooran sealed the deal with a flourish, steering his team to victory amidst a tense finale. On the other hand, Nehal Wadhera’s 46 and Tim David’s unbeaten 32 provided some resistance to MI, but it wasn’t enough to deter LSG’s determined bowling attack. Mohsin Khan stood out with two crucial wickets, leading the charge as LSG’s bowlers joined forces to keep Mumbai Indians on the defensive.