After a string of quiet outings, Rohit Sharma finally roared back to form, bringing up his first half-century of IPL 2025 - and he did it in style against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on 20th April, Sunday.
Having gone seven games without a fifty, Rohit walked out with purpose on Sunday night and treated the Wankhede crowd to a vintage knock. He scored a fluent 76 off just 45 deliveries*, peppered with 4 boundaries and 6 towering sixes.

From elegant cover drives to effortless flicks into the stands, Rohit looked in complete control, oozing confidence with every shot.
This innings wasn't just about the runs - it was about timing, intent, and leading from the front when it mattered most. Chasing 177, Rohit set the tone early, stitched a solid opening stand with Ryan Rickelton, and then unleashed fireworks alongside Suryakumar Yadav in an unbroken 114-run partnership.
After a lean run, this was the Rohit Sharma that MI fans have been waiting to see - calm, composed, and commanding. And if this innings is a sign of things to come, bowlers around the league better take note: the Hitman is well and truly back.
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 158 | 76 | 26.33 | 154.90 | 10 | 12 |
After a lean patch, Rohit Sharma finally found his rhythm, smashing an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede. Rohit looked in vintage touch, reminding everyone why he's called the Hitman.
With this score, Rohit Sharma has now taken over Shikhar Dhawan in the all-time run-scoring list in the IPL. The Indian captain has now 6786 runs. Only Virat Kohli is way ahead, who has a total of 8326 runs under his belt.