Mitchell Marsh Runs Out Rishabh Pant For Century, Sets Unwanted IPL Record

The Indian Premier League 2026 has witnessed some extraordinary cricketing moments, but the recent clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals will be remembered for a very peculiar reason. Mitchell Marsh, who has been in sensational form throughout the season, found himself at the center of a dramatic and somewhat controversial final over. While Marsh has been a dominant force with the bat, currently holding the prestigious Orange Cap, his quest for a personal milestone led to a series of events that left fans and commentators stunned. The Australian all-rounder missed out on a well-deserved century in a manner that was both bizarre and record-breaking, albeit for the wrong reasons.

The Dramatic Final Over Against Jofra Archer

Heading into the 20th over of the innings, Mitchell Marsh was batting on 91 runs, tantalizingly close to his second century of the season. The responsibility of bowling the final over for Rajasthan Royals was given to the express pacer Jofra Archer. On the very first delivery, Marsh failed to make contact, and the ball went straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Seeing an opportunity to steal a bye, Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant charged down the pitch from the non-striker's end, while however, Marsh, focused on retaining the strike to complete his hundred, refused to move from his crease. This resulted in both batsmen being at the same end, and Rishabh Pant was easily run out. The captain's sacrifice for Marsh's century went in vain as the following events unfolded.

A String of Dot Balls and a Final Twist

After the unfortunate run-out of Rishabh Pant, the pressure seemed to get to Mitchell Marsh. He faced the next two deliveries from Jofra Archer but failed to score any runs, resulting in three consecutive dot balls in the final over. With only two balls remaining and still needing 9 runs for his century, Marsh managed to hit a boundary on the fourth delivery, moving his score to 95. On the fifth ball, Marsh played a shot and attempted to scamper for two runs in a desperate bid to reach the triple-figure mark. However, a brilliant and precise throw from Yashasvi Jaiswal caught Marsh short of his crease. He was run out for 96 runs, falling just 4 runs short of what would have been a magnificent century.

An Unwanted Record in IPL and T20 History

Despite his brilliant season, Mitchell Marsh has now etched his name into the record books for a reason no player desires. He has become the first player in the history of the IPL to be run out in the nervous nineties twice within a single season. Also, Marsh holds the unique and unwanted distinction of being the only player in the world to be run out in the nervous nineties in two consecutive T20 innings. In the previous match against Chennai, Marsh was run out on 90, and this 96 against Rajasthan completed the unfortunate pair. While other legends like Virat Kohli have been run out on 99, Manvinder Bisla on 92, and Chris Gayle on 96 in the IPL, none have faced this fate as frequently as Marsh has this season.

Orange Cap Dominance and Lucknow Super Giants Milestones

While the run-out was a setback, Mitchell Marsh's overall performance in IPL 2026 remains unparalleled. He currently leads the run-scoring charts with 563 runs, successfully overtaking Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen, who has 555 runs to his name. Marsh's tally this season includes 3 half-centuries and 1 century. Notably, this is the second consecutive IPL season where Marsh has surpassed the 500 run mark, making him the first player from the Lucknow Super Giants franchise to achieve this feat. Last season, he had amassed 627 runs, and with one league match still remaining for Lucknow, Marsh has a golden opportunity to surpass his previous best and further solidify his hold on the Orange Cap.