Rohit Sharma turned back the clock in vintage fashion, delivering a clutch 81 off 50 balls to help Mumbai Indians (MI) post a mammoth 228/5 against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. MI went on to win by 20 runs and secure a spot in Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings.
Rohit’s Knock Sparks Emotional Applause from MI Owners
After being dropped early, Rohit made the most of the opportunity with a blazing innings that featured 9 fours and 4 sixes. His knock laid the foundation for MI’s dominant batting effort and proved to be the defining factor in a high-pressure knockout game.
As Rohit walked back to the pavilion, Nita Ambani and Akash Ambani stood up from their customary sofa seats near the boundary to give the former captain a standing ovation—a heartfelt moment captured live on broadcast, showing the appreciation for one of MI’s all-time greats.
MI’s Batting Fireworks and Bumrah’s Death Blow
The innings was further powered by Jonny Bairstow’s 47(22), impactful cameos from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and *Hardik Pandya’s 22(9)**. MI’s bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah, held their nerve as Bumrah delivered a lethal yorker to clean up Washington Sundar and snuff out GT’s chase.
MI Eyes Sixth IPL Title as They Set Up Clash With PBKS
Rohit also crossed 7000 IPL runs, becoming only the second batter after Virat Kohli to achieve the feat. With this win, MI takes one step closer to the final and now faces PBKS in Ahmedabad for a spot in the summit clash.
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