Rare, tactical retire outs that surprised IPL fans!
Ashwin became the first IPL player to be retired out. He walked off at 28(23) to make way for Parag, a big-hitter, in 19th over.
Scoring 55(42), Taide walked off as PBKS needed 86 in 30 balls. Jitesh came in, but many felt the move came too late.
Sudharsan was retired out for 43(31) with 2 overs left. GT sent in Rashid to finish strong after his partnership with Gill.
Tilak scored 25(23) in a tough chase. With 7 balls and 24 needed, he retired out for Santner—MI still lost by 12 runs.