WATCH: Record-holder Rohit Sharma spotted driving his car with a 'unique number plate'

NEW DELHI: In a surprising move that left fans bewildered, Mumbai Indians shook things up by naming Hardik Pandya as captain in place of Rohit Sharma who guided the Mumbai-based franchise to five IPL titles.

This unexpected decision of bringing Pandya in place of Rohit, marked the beginning of their IPL 2024 campaign, which commenced with a disappointing six-run loss to Gujarat Titans.

Their woes continued as they faced a 31-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in another away match, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the 10-team points table without a single point to their name.

1/6:​​Top 5 fastest deliveries by Indian bowlers in IPL​

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2/6:1. Umran Malik - 157 kmph

<p>In 2022, Umran Malik of SRH set the record for the fastest ball bowled by an Indian in IPL cricket, reaching 157 kmph against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.<br /></p>Agencies

3/6:2. Umran Malik - 156 kmph

<p>In the final over against Delhi Capitals, Umran Malik, who already bowled the fastest ball by an Indian in IPL (157 kmph), followed up with another lightning delivery at 156 kmph.<br /></p>AFP

4/6:3. Mayank Yadav - 155.8 kmph

<p>Mayank Yadav made a sensational IPL debut, clocking 155.8 kmph against Punjab Kings on March 30, 2024, marking the fastest ball of IPL 2024 and the third quickest by an Indian in IPL history.</p>PTI

5/6:4. Umran Malik - ​154.8 kmph​

<p>Umran Malik continues to shine on the list, bowling at nearly 155 kmph (154.8 kmph) during IPL 2022 in the same thrilling match against Delhi Capitals.<br /></p>Agencies

6/6:5. Umran Malik - 154 kmph

<p>Malik makes his fourth appearance on this list, showcasing his pace in IPL 2022 by bowling at 154 kmph against CSK on May 1, 2022.<br /></p>Agencies

​Top 5 fastest deliveries by Indian bowlers in IPL​

Despite the team's struggles, Rohit Sharma, who steered Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, showcased his batting prowess by notching 43 runs off 29 balls against GT and 26 runs off 12 balls against SRH.

As Mumbai Indians gear up for their first home match against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, Rohit Sharma was spotted driving his Range Rover. What intrigued everyone was Rohit's car featuring a unique number plate: MHO 1E00 264.

Interestingly, the last three digits - 264 - hold significant meaning in Rohit's cricketing journey as they represent his highest ODI score achieved against Sri Lanka in 2014.

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In that unforgettable innings against Sri Lanka, Rohit decimated the opposition bowling attack, smashing an astounding 33 fours and 9 towering sixes on his way to a monumental 264 runs off 173 balls, solidifying his place in cricketing history.

This remarkable innings remains the highest individual score in ODI cricket to date.