Mitchell Marsh Run Out for 96 in IPL 2026: Joins Unlucky Club With Kohli & Gayle
The Jaipur Heartbreak: Mitchell Marsh Falls Short at 96
The 2026 IPL season has seen its fair share of high-octane drama, but few moments have been as gut-wrenching as Mitchell Marsh’s dismissal in match 64. Facing the Rajasthan Royals in their own backyard in Jaipur, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener was in a zone of his own, dismantling the bowling attack with clinical precision. However, as the final over of the innings commenced, what seemed like a certain century turned into a statistical tragedy.
Marsh had bludgeoned his way to 96 runs off just 57 deliveries, a knock decorated with 11 boundaries and five towering sixes. The Australian was just four runs away from the triple-figure mark when he attempted a risky double to keep the strike. Standing in his way was the Rajasthan Royals’ stand-in captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal. Moving with lightning speed from long-off, Jaiswal unleashed a flat, bullet-like throw toward the striker’s end. Despite a desperate dive, Marsh was found short of his crease, leaving the scoreboard frozen at 96 and the crowd in a state of disbelief.
A Week of Unprecedented Dejavu
What makes this dismissal truly remarkable—and incredibly frustrating for the player—is that it occurred just days after a nearly identical incident. In a previous home game against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Marsh was in equally devastating form. In that encounter, he blasted a rapid 90 runs from a mere 38 balls, threatening to break numerous records before his innings was curtailed by another run-out, that time courtesy of Mukesh Choudhary.
To be dismissed via a run-out in the 90s once in a career is considered bad luck; to have it happen twice within a single week is almost unheard of in professional T20 cricket. Marsh now finds himself in the peculiar position of having scripted two of the five rare instances where a batter has been run out in the 90s in the history of the Indian Premier League.
Joining the Unwanted Club: Kohli, Gayle, and the Nervous Nineties
The history of the IPL is filled with centurions, but the list of those who fell in the 90s due to a run-out is much shorter and far more exclusive. By falling for 96 in Jaipur, Mitchell Marsh has officially joined an unwanted club of legendary cricketers. This list includes the likes of Virat Kohli and the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, both of whom have famously suffered the same fate in past seasons.
While centuries are the currency of greatness in the IPL, these run-outs highlight the intense pressure and the fine margins that define the league. For Marsh, these dismissals are a testament to his selfless approach to the game; in both instances, he was pushing for extra runs for the team’s benefit in the death overs, rather than playing safely to secure a personal milestone.
The Statistical Breakdown of Marsh’s 2026 Masterclass
Despite the lack of a century next to his name, Marsh’s contributions in the 2026 season have been pivotal for LSG. His innings of 96 against Rajasthan Royals was a masterclass in power-hitting and game management. He targeted the shorter boundaries with ease and showed no mercy to the RR spin contingent. His strike rate during the 90s remained high, proving that he wasn’t succumbing to the ‘nervous nineties’ but was instead focused on maximizing the team total.
The Unlucky Elite: Run-Outs in the 90s
- Mitchell Marsh: 96 vs Rajasthan Royals (2026)
- Mitchell Marsh: 90 vs Chennai Super Kings (2026)
- Virat Kohli: 99 vs Delhi Daredevils (2013)
- Chris Gayle: 99 vs Rajasthan Royals (2020)
As the tournament progresses toward the playoffs, Marsh’s form remains a massive boost for his side. While he may be disappointed to miss out on the triple figures twice in a week, his ability to consistently put his team in winning positions is what will matter most in the hunt for the IPL trophy. Fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see if he can finally break the ’90s jinx’ in his next outing.
