In the thrilling Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on May 30th (Friday), the Mumbai Indians (MI) took on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the regal Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Rohit Sharma, the celebrated 'Hitman', showcased an incredible performance as opener for the Mumbai Indians. Scoring a remarkable 81 runs from just 50 balls, his innings was highlighted by a dazzling display of 9 fours and 4 sixes. However, his charge ended when he was caught by Rashid Khan off Prasidh Krishna's delivery.
Joining the Chris Gayle Club...
Rohit stormed to his half-century in just 28 balls, marking his 47th IPL fifty. During this explosive batting display, Rohit amassed 7000 runs in IPL history. Significantly, he crossed the landmark 300 sixes mark, becoming only the second player to do so after the legendary Chris Gayle, who had achieved 357 towering sixes.
Rohit Sharma's 266th IPL innings saw him crossing the 7000-run milestone. He now stands as the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL. Leading this elite list is Virat Kohli, with an astonishing 8618 runs from 266 matches, boasting an average of 39.53. His illustrious career features 8 centuries and 63 half-centuries.
Demonstrating masterclass batting, Rohit Sharma formed a formidable 84-run partnership for the first wicket with Jonny Bairstow, who contributed 47 runs. The partnership thrived as Rohit was granted two lifesavers when Gerald Coetzee and Kusal Mendis missed catching opportunities. Courtesy of the Rohit-Bairstow duo, Mumbai Indians scored 79 runs during the Powerplay.
Top Scores in IPL Playoff Powerplays
100/2 - Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2014 Qualifier-2 84/1- Deccan Chargers vs. Delhi Capitals, Centurion, 2009 Semifinal 79/0- Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans, Mullanpur, 2025 Eliminator
Gujarat Titans Playing XI:
Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Shah Rukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Mumbai Indians Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson.
