Guptill Reflects on His Time with Mumbai Indians, Enjoyed Opening with Rohit Sharma
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Synopsis
In an exciting recall, Martin Guptill shares his fond memories of opening the batting with Rohit Sharma in the IPL. After a stellar performance in the Legend 90 League, he expresses eagerness to face Hardik Pandya while reflecting on his record-breaking innings.
Key Takeaways
- Martin Guptill reminisces about his IPL days.
- He enjoyed batting with Rohit Sharma.
- Guptill scored an unbeaten 160 runs in the Legend 90 League.
- He aims to face Hardik Pandya in future matches.
- Guptill’s innings included 16 sixes and 12 fours.
Raipur, Feb 10 (NationPress) New Zealand’s white-ball maestro Martin Guptill reminisced about his time opening the batting with the current India captain Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL), after his remarkable unbeaten 160 runs off just 49 balls in the Legend 90 League on Monday.
Guptill, who single-handedly obliterated Big Boys Unikari with his ferocious hitting, shared some candid insights in a quick-fire round on the field. Notably, Guptill was part of the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2016, where he had the opportunity to bat alongside Rohit Sharma.
After his electrifying display, Guptill was asked to name a cricketer he would love to open with again. The former New Zealand batter responded, “I’ve opened with him before, I enjoy batting with Rohit Sharma.”
Additionally, Guptill expressed his excitement to face Hardik Pandya, saying, “I would want to face Hardik Pandya. We have had some amazing battles over the years.”
Guptill's record-setting performance for the Chhattisgarh Warriors included 16 towering sixes and 12 boundaries, surpassing the total score of Big Boys Unikari, which was 151 runs. His explosive innings led the Warriors to a dominant 89-run victory, marking the first 200+ total of the tournament. Guptill's century came in a mere 34 balls, the fastest of the competition, as he remained unbeaten, achieving multiple records in the process.
Similar to Guptill, Rohit Sharma is regarded as a modern-day legend in white-ball cricket. Both players have transformed the role of opening batsmen in limited-overs formats, renowned for their capability to dismantle any bowling attack with their effortless six-hitting. Guptill and Rohit also belong to the exclusive group of players who have scored a double century in ODI cricket.
While Guptill was clearing the boundaries with ease in the Legend 90 League, Rohit Sharma was making headlines with a spectacular century against England on Sunday.
