Deepak Chahar Trolls Viral ‘Chit Celebration’ During Mumbai Indians vs KKR Clash
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Deepak Chahar introduced a comedic twist to the ongoing ‘chit celebration’ trend during a recent Indian Premier League match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Defending a modest total of 147/8, Chahar faced early pressure when KKR opener Finn Allen hit him for consecutive boundaries. The pace bowler recovered on the final delivery of the over, successfully dismissing Allen.
Following the wicket, Chahar immediately feigned reaching into his pocket to retrieve a piece of paper, pointing toward the stadium crowd. His Mumbai Indians teammates rushed in expecting a handwritten note, only to erupt in laughter upon realizing Chahar was mocking the recent league-wide phenomenon.
Key Match Facts for MI vs KKR
- First Innings Score: Mumbai Indians 147/8 (20 overs)
- Top Scorer: Corbin Bosch (32 not out off 18 balls)
- Best Bowling Figure: Cameron Green (2/23) for KKR
- Viral Incident: Deepak Chahar mocked the IPL ‘chit celebration’ after dismissing Finn Allen.
The Origins and Backlash of the IPL Chit Celebration
The ‘chit celebration’ has generated headlines during the current IPL season. The trend originated when Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Abhishek Sharma celebrated a century by producing a handwritten note dedicating the milestone to the “Orange Army.” Other players quickly adopted the gimmick, including Chennai Super Kings’ Urvil Patel, Mumbai Indians’ Raghu Sharma, and Akash Maharaj Singh.
The theatrical routine has drawn significant criticism from former professionals. Former India international Ambati Rayudu labeled the practice “rubbish and nonsense,” questioning the practicality of players carrying paper on the field. Former New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan expressed that he was “flabbergasted” by the trend, while South African great Dale Steyn mocked the gimmick on social media, stating: “Time to put the papers away. It ain’t trending no more. Actually, to be honest, never really was.”
Mumbai Indians Struggle With the Bat
Prior to the bowling innings, Mumbai Indians failed to post a highly competitive total after being asked to bat first. Already eliminated from playoff contention, the top order collapsed to 41/4 within the powerplay. Hardik Pandya (26 runs) and Tilak Varma (20 runs) stabilized the innings briefly with a 43-run partnership, but the team relied heavily on late hitting from Corbin Bosch to approach the 150-run mark.
MI Batting Summary vs KKR Bowlers
| Key MI Batsmen | Runs | Key KKR Bowlers | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Bosch | 32* (18) | Saurabh Dubey | 2/34 |
| Hardik Pandya | 26 | Cameron Green | 2/23 |
| Tilak Varma | 20 | Kartik Tyagi | 2/37 |
| – | – | Sunil Narine | 1/13 |
Despite the competitive bowling effort anchored by international stars and BCCI domestic talents, Mumbai’s early batting collapse ultimately defined their first innings. Fans can track full tournament statistics and official team standings on the ICC official site.