Mumbai Indians secured their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs with a dominant 59-run win over Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium, but it was Rohit Sharma who captured hearts off the field. Despite scoring just 5 runs, the former MI skipper became the center of attention after the match, embarking on a heartfelt lap of honor around the stadium with franchise co-owner Nita Ambani.
Their quiet yet emotional exchange struck a chord with fans, especially after the controversial leadership change last year, when Rohit was replaced by Hardik Pandya as captain. The crowd, still deeply loyal to Rohit, greeted the walk with thunderous applause.
Rohit Entertains Crowd with Tennis Racquet Celebration
The post-match scenes turned celebratory when Rohit joined Kuldeep Yadav and Kevin Pietersen during the presentation. In a playful gesture, he used a tennis racquet to launch balls into the stands, much to the delight of the Wankhede crowd.
This wasn’t his first interaction with fans that night—Rohit had already done a similar act from another section of the ground, making sure Mumbai’s faithful felt appreciated in their home fortress.
Adding to the emotion of the night was the recent inauguration of the ‘Rohit Sharma Stand’ at the stadium, and his retirement from Test cricket earlier this month—making the moment feel even more symbolic.
MI’s Playoff Push Fueled by Suryakumar & Santner
While Rohit owned the post-match narrative, the game itself was defined by Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 73 and a 57-run blitz with Naman Dhir, who combined to score 48 runs in the final two overs, lifting MI to 180/5.
Delhi Capitals, chasing a challenging target, crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for 121 in 18.2 overs. Mitchell Santner (3/11) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/12) led the bowling attack as DC, despite starting the season with four straight wins, became the first team in IPL history to crash out after such a start.
A Night of Redemption and Farewell
The win not only secured MI’s playoff berth but also redeemed their 2024 disaster, where they finished bottom of the table. For Rohit, the night was a mix of celebration and reflection—a possible sign of closing chapters and new beginnings.
Stay tuned for all the latest Cricket news, match highlights, player analysis and viral moments!