Rohit Sharma made a strong comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a powerful innings of 76 runs off 45 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His consistent low scores had become a concern for the Mumbai Indians, but this match marked his return to form.
Rohit’s knock was filled with confidence, as he smashed four boundaries and six sixes. His efforts helped Mumbai Indians register a dominant nine-wicket win. This innings was Rohit’s first half-century of the season after several low-scoring outings.
Rohit Surpasses Kohli in Elite IPL List
Rohit’s brilliant performance earned him the Player of the Match award, taking his total count to 20 such honours in IPL history. With this, he moved ahead of Virat Kohli, who has 19 Player of the Match awards. Rohit now stands third on the all-time list, behind AB de Villiers (25) and Chris Gayle (22). This achievement highlights his long-standing impact in the IPL and his ability to win matches for his team. The innings also reminded fans of Rohit’s class and experience as a top-order batsman.
Staying Confident Amid Tough Phases
Speaking after the match, Rohit Sharma shared how he dealt with the recent dip in form. “After being here for a long time, it’s easy to start doubting yourself and start doing different things. It was important for me to practice well, hit the ball well. When you are clear in your mind, things like this can happen,” said Rohit. He stressed on the importance of mental clarity and staying focused.
“It has been a while (getting a big score) but if you doubt yourself, you put pressure on yourself. It is important to balance how you want to play. Today I wanted to hit the ball but it was also important to hold the shape and extend the arms.” Rohit added that he does not let temporary failures shake his self-belief. “And then if the ball is in the arc, I want to try what I always do. It has not been happening consistently, but I am not going to doubt myself,” he added.
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