Mumbai Indians’ opening batsman Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a stunning performance against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium. The former captain, who had struggled with his form this season, hit an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls, including four fours and six sixes. This was his first half-century of the season, and it came at a crucial time.
A Strong Response
Rohit’s knock was a key factor in Mumbai Indians’ win over CSK. He had faced criticism for his poor batting in the earlier matches, but his performance on Sunday showed that he is still a force to be reckoned with. So far, Rohit has played seven matches and scored 158 runs, putting him 37th in the Orange Cap race.
CSK’s Fightback
CSK had a tough start, losing three wickets for 63 runs. However, Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube steadied the ship with a 79-run partnership. Jadeja finished with 53 not out off 35 balls, while Dube scored 50 off 32 balls. MS Dhoni, the CSK captain, was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled a full toss that Dhoni flicked to deep square leg, where Tilak Varma took a great catch.
Before this match, Mumbai Indians had won the toss and decided to bowl first. CSK managed to score 176/5 in 20 overs, thanks to Jadeja and Dube’s half-centuries.
A Historic Achievement
Rohit’s performance wasn’t just a match-winner; it also earned him a special place in IPL history. He surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 6786 runs. Virat Kohli tops the list with 8326 runs. Rohit has been playing in the IPL since 2008 and has scored 6786 runs at an average of 29.63 in 259 innings.