Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2025 journey has taken a remarkable turn after a sluggish start to the season. Following a series of underwhelming performances, the Mumbai Indians captain has roared back into form with two back-to-back half-centuries against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), restoring his reputation as one of the best in the business.
Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2025 Struggles
Until a few days ago, Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2025 was off to a disappointing start. Six innings had yielded just 82 runs at a subpar average of 13.67, with his highest score being 26. Despite a solid strike rate of 143.86, his performances weren’t up to the standard expected from the captain of Mumbai Indians and one of the best batters in the team.
Rohit’s IPL journey this season started poorly, including a four-ball duck against CSK at Chepauk. His numbers slowly climbed, reaching 8 against Gujarat Titans, 13 against Kolkata Knight Riders, and finally hitting 26 in a home win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. But even as the numbers grew, the performances didn’t reflect his usual dominance.
A Class Act: Rohit Sharma’s Comeback
Despite his early struggles, Rohit’s class has never been in doubt. In T20 cricket, form can be fickle, but class is eternal. Slowly but surely, the Indian batter has started to find his groove. His last two outings against CSK and SRH proved to be a masterclass. Against CSK, Rohit played an outstanding knock of 76* from 45 balls, followed by another brilliant 70 off 46 balls against SRH. These performances included 12 fours and 9 sixes, showcasing Rohit’s ability to dominate even in challenging conditions.
In those two innings, he accumulated 146 runs, taking his total to 228 runs in IPL 2025, with an average of 32.57 and a strike rate of 154.05. Rohit is now the third-highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians this season, once again proving that class will always outshine temporary form.
The Process Behind Rohit’s Revival
One of Rohit Sharma’s defining traits is his unwavering belief in his processes. Despite his ordinary start to IPL 2025, Rohit didn’t shy away from his natural attacking style. While others may have played it safe, Rohit stuck to his guns, continuing to play aggressively and take the bowlers on. His approach in the game against CSK was a testament to this belief. Rather than trying to play safe, he attacked Khaleel Ahmed and James Overton, smashing the ball effortlessly for boundaries and sixes.
Rohit’s belief in his own game and his aggressive approach were on full display, with his trademark cover drives, crunching cuts, and sweeping pulls making a comeback. Even when MS Dhoni tried to stem the flow of runs, he was left clueless against Rohit’s onslaught.
Rohit Sharma Dismantles Pat Cummins: A Major Milestone
Rohit’s dominance was especially evident in his performance against Pat Cummins. The Australian pacer had dismissed Rohit in their previous five encounters, but this time it was a different story. Rohit made a mockery of Cummins’ bowling, smashing him for boundaries and taking him apart. Rohit’s 70 off 46 balls overshadowed Cummins’ disappointing figures of none for 31 off three overs.
With his display against SRH, Rohit proved that he was back in top gear. The match showcased his complete range of strokes and his ability to accelerate when needed. With Mumbai Indians slowly getting their act together, Rohit’s return to form is a huge boost for the team.
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