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In a extremely rare instance, two of the most iconic cricket players - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming instance between each other during the recent clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

It all happened during the second over of Mumbai Indians' innings, with Rohit Sharma stationed at the non-striker's end and Virat Kohli casually making his way to a fielding position, the two stalwarts exchanged a friendly pat and thumbs-up, accompanied by smiles aimed at one another. Check out the video here:

Coming to the match, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious by seven wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Despite a struggle in the start, Mumbai Indians showcased their batting prowess with a dominant display against their opponents.

Jasprit Bumrah set the tone for Mumbai Indians by claiming the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli in the very first over, providing an early breakthrough. However, Faf du Plessis's resilient 61, Rajat Patidar's composed 50, and Dinesh Kartik's explosive 53 propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to a competitive total of 196/8.

In response, Mumbai Indians' batting lineup exhibited exemplary performance, led by the dynamic duo of Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma. Kishan's blistering 69 off just 34 balls kept Mumbai Indians in control, while Rohit Sharma's steady innings of 38 off 24 balls provided crucial support. Suryakumar Yadav's breathtaking knock of 52 off a mere 19 balls sealed the victory for Mumbai Indians in emphatic fashion.

Brief Scores:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 196 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 61, Rajat Patidar 50, Dinesh Karthik 53 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 5/21).

Mumbai Indians: 199 for 3 in 15.3 overs (Ishan Kishan 69, Suryakumar Yadav 52; Will Jacks 1/22).