In the IPL 2026 match on Thursday, Aakash Chopra, a former Indian cricketer, expressed his disappointment with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Arshin Kulkarni's performance, where he managed only 17 runs off 24 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Despite Kulkarni's slow innings, Mitchell Marsh shone brightly, scoring a remarkable 111 runs off 56 balls, leading LSG to a victory by nine runs. Chopra argued that in situations where a batter is struggling, retiring them out should be considered to maximize team performance, similar to how bowlers are rotated out during poor spells. He praised Marsh's consistent batting position and his ability to dominate pace bowlers, emphasizing his unique strengths as an opener. Marsh's performance was instrumental in setting a strong total of 209/3 for LSG in a rain-shortened match, earning him the Player of the Match award.