Watch: “I know Kuldeep likes to take the DRS…” – Rohit Sharma shares funny moment after receiving orange cap in IPL 2026 vs DC

Rohit Sharma once again showed his experience during the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. The MI opener played a smart trick on Kuldeep Yadav during the game. His presence of mind became a talking point among fans and commentators. It happened during MI’s innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Mumbai Indians posted a total of 162/6 in their 20 overs. Rohit made 35 runs off just 26 balls with five fours and one six. Suryakumar Yadav also contributed with 51 runs. Their contributions accounted for MI to a respectable total on a sluggish track.

This strong start comes after Rohit’s brilliant knock in the previous match. He had scored 78 runs off just 38 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. That innings helped MI chase down a big target. With these two knocks, Rohit has already made a strong impact this season.

Rohit Sharma reveals what happened during Kuldeep Yadav’s DRS call

The incident took place in the ninth over when Rohit tried to play a sweep shot. The ball went towards the wicketkeeper, and there was an appeal from the fielding side. However, the umpire did not give him out at first. That is when Rohit pretended to walk, which confused the Delhi players.

Seeing Rohit walk a few steps, Axar Patel decided to take the review. But the replay clearly showed that the ball had hit Rohit’s pads. As a result, Delhi Capitals lost their review. This clever move by Rohit left everyone surprised.

“I know Kuldeep pretty well, likes to take the DRS," Rohit said. “So, yeah, I was just trying a little bit of luck there. But again, I got out pretty much in the next over. I couldn’t carry on. I wanted to take the game as deep as possible, but couldn’t do so. But yeah, a little bit of fun there with the guys out there. No, no, nothing like that. I was just trying to be, I was just trying to walk there. So, I know Kuldeep, he likes to take the DRS as soon as there is a 50-50 chances. So I was just trying my luck there. It turned out in our favor, but like I said, I got out in the next over. Wanted to bat deep, but couldn’t do so," he added.

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Fans reaction after Rohit receives Orange Cap

Here is how fans react, as many enjoyed Rohit Sharma’s smart move and praised his experience, while others also celebrated his strong form in IPL 2026 after he grabbed the Orange Cap with consistent performances.