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Rohit Sharma is officially back—and in some style. The Mumbai Indians Opener delivered another classy performance, scoring a well-paced 70 off 46 balls as MI comfortably chased down Sunrisers Hyderabad’s total. This half-century was his second in a row—something he hadn’t achieved in the IPL since 2016. It was a moment fans have been waiting for, and Rohit didn’t disappoint.
But it wasn’t just about the fifty. During his innings, Rohit also became only the second Indian cricketer to cross the 12,000-run mark in T20 cricket—a massive career milestone that further cements his legacy in the format.
Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first. SRH’s batting order, which has looked shaky throughout the tournament, once again crumbled under pressure. Their over-reliance on the opening pair hurt them again, with early wickets falling cheaply. While the middle order tried to steady the innings, it was Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Manohar who put up a gritty resistance. Their partnership brought some respectability to the total, but it still wasn’t enough.
The man who made life hell for SRH’s batters? Trent Boult. The experienced left-arm pacer was on fire, swinging the ball beautifully and picking up four crucial wickets while conceding just 26 runs in his four overs. His spell was a game-changer, putting SRH on the back foot from the start.
Chasing the target, Mumbai looked composed and in control. Rohit took charge early, timing the ball sweetly and rotating the strike with ease. The rest of the batting lineup supported him well, but it was clearly Rohit’s night. With his fluent knock and Boult’s bowling masterclass, MI sealed the win comfortably.
This was Mumbai’s fourth consecutive victory in the IPL 2025 season, and with this result, they’ve now climbed to 3rd place on the points table. The team seems to have found its rhythm at the right time, and the momentum is clearly with them.
If there were any doubts about Mumbai’s ability to bounce back after a slow start, those have been put to rest. The Paltan is looking hungry, focused, and dangerous—and with Rohit Sharma leading from the front, believe this could be a big season.
