Sandeep Sharma’s remarkable 5-wicket haul played a pivotal role in Rajasthan Royals’ 9-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday. After going unsold in last season’s auction, Sharma was signed by RR as a replacement for Prasidh Krishna and has since made an impact. He recorded the third-best bowling figures by an RR bowler in IPL history, helping restrict MI to 179/9. Sharma’s cutters and slower balls proved effective against the MI batters, earning him the Player of the Match award. This victory has given RR a much-needed boost in the ongoing IPL season.