Mohit Sharma, a right-arm spinner from Ballabhgarh, Haryana, had a productive Ranji Trophy season for Haryana, taking 37 wickets in just eight games. Following his impressive performance for Haryana, he was purchased for INR 6.5 lakhs by Chennai Super Kings in the 2013 IPL auctions. Mohit Sharma made his IPL debut with the Chennai Super Kings in 2013. He had a successful season as one of CSK’s top wicket-takers, taking 20 wickets at a strike rate of 15.20 and an economy rate of 6.43, extending his form from the Ranji Trophy season in the local circuit.
With 23 wickets, an average of 19.65, and a strike rate of barely 14, including one four-wicket haul from the 16 games he played that season, he held the purple cap. He went on to represent a few more IPL teams before being re-signed by CSK in 2019 for a staggering INR 5 crores. This time around, he had a quiet season upon his return to CSK as he only managed to pick up one wicket at a strike rate of 18 and an economy of 9 in the 9 games he played that season.
Mohit’s Wickets% contribution against each opponent
He was selected by the Delhi Capitals in 2020 and paid 50 lakhs, however, he only played in a few games that season. He was signed as a net bowler by one of the brand-new Gujarati teams in 2022, the Gujarat Titans, who eventually purchased him for his base price of 50 lakhs during the 2023 IPL auctions. For Mohit Sharma, who had missed the last two years of IPL action, it was time to make a comeback.
He has had one of the best comebacks, getting his mojo back as seen by the 17 wickets he has taken in the first 10 games of his comeback. Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, has used him as one of his go-to bowlers, bowling the majority of his overs, particularly in the final few innings.
His finest performances have included numbers of 4/29 in a four-over session against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), 2/18 against the Punjab Kings, and 4/28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. About 22% of the team’s wickets so far this season have come from him.
Mohit’s Overs-wise Performance in IPL 2023
Mohit Sharma has typically been used more frequently by skipper Hardik Pandya in the middle overs (12 to 16 overs) and the death overs phases, where he has taken 76% of his wickets and has utilised his variants of change of pace deliveries to best effect. Additionally, he was called upon to bowl a few overs following the powerplay, during which time he had just conceded 28 runs in the six overs he had bowled in the post-powerplay (7-11 overs) phase, despite having an amazing economy of under 5 runs per over (4.67) and a dot ball percentage of 44.4.
Conclusion
Moreover, the IPL has witnessed several instances of experienced players rejuvenating their careers with exceptional performances. Players like Shane Watson, Chris Gayle, and Dwayne Bravo, among others, have showcased their skills and made significant contributions even in the latter stages of their careers. One of the athletes that is continually demonstrating his value in the Indian Premier League is Mohit Sharma.