Rohit Sharma and Steven Smith at the toss during the IPL clash between MI and RR.
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Ahmedabad: With his side slumping to its third defeat in as many matches of the eighth Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday blamed a poor start with the bat and lack of discipline with the ball for their loss to Rajasthan Royals here.(Match Report | Scorecard | Highlights)
"We did not start well and it was a poor performance," Rohit said at the post match presentation ceremony after the Mumbai Indians lost by seven wickets.
"We have to take responsibility with the bat and be a little disciplined the with ball," he added.
Opting to bat first, Mumbai Indians were 31/2 inside seven overs, and then 45/3 at the halfway stage.
Sharma, however, thanked middle order batsmen Kieron Pollard and Corey Anderson for their 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket that helped the side reach a respectable total.
"Thanks to Corey and Polly for bringing us back in the game. I think it was a decent score, not a great one but something to bowl at," a dejected Rohit said.
However, he also praised the Royals for batting well.
As for the Mumbai Indians' hat-trick of losses, Rohit said "We have some work to do".
Rohit said opener Aaron Finch, who developed cramps while running a single, would undergo a scan on Wednesday.
"Aaron Finch does not look good right now. He will take a scan tomorrow."
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