Rohit Sharma lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a commanding return to form in the IPL 2025 clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. Chasing CSK’s total of 176/5, the Indian skipper stamped his authority with a fluent and composed innings, bringing up his first half-century of the season off just 33 balls. What followed was vintage Rohit—calculated aggression, clean hitting, and complete control.
The Mumbai crowd roared back to life as Rohit launched two fours and four towering sixes during his fifty. Social media erupted with praise, hailing the “Hitman” for finding his rhythm when MI needed it the most. He remained unbeaten on a masterful 76 off 45 balls, laced with three boundaries and five sixes, guiding Mumbai Indians to a dominant win with a whopping 26 balls to spare.
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Earlier in the match, CSK had moments of resurgence. After early struggles, the Ravindra Jadeja–Shivam Dube partnership revived the innings with a crucial 79-run stand off 50 balls. Though they struggled to find timing early on, their acceleration post the 11th over gave CSK momentum.
Shivam Dube’s aggressive fifty and Jadeja’s composed half-century lifted the side, but the late overs lacked the punch to take them past 180. Hardik Pandya’s bowling decisions became a key talking point. The MI skipper shuffled his options unusually—delaying Bumrah’s introduction and rotating himself, Boult, and Bumrah in single-over spells.
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He even tossed the ball to Ashwani just before the death overs, a move that backfired as the over went for 24 runs. While those choices raised eyebrows, Rohit’s brilliance with the bat overshadowed all, sealing a much-needed win for MI and reigniting their campaign.
When Rohit Sharma gets going, he makes the game look so easy and effortless. @ImRo45 is my hero!!! ❤️
— Novak Army – RealSekharT (@bestevr24) April 20, 2025
Rohit bhai ka comeback match jita ke hoga…. #mivscsk #rohitsharma pic.twitter.com/vAqz3Os78O
— sonam sharma🖤🖤 (@sonam15sharma) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma and his love for Yellow Jersey continues 💙💛
Rohit be like: Australia ho ya CSK marunga dono ko!#MIvCSK
— husain (@sanezari) April 20, 2025
Finalllyyyyyyyyy!!! Fifty for Rohit Sharma, Wankhede is buzzing for their Raja in the chase. Yes yes.😍
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma the God of Cricket is Back🔥🔥
— Akki Rohit (@anshu_gs48003) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma to CSK fans 🤭 pic.twitter.com/WpyvFYaGOH
— Mehul Fanawala (@MehulFanawala) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma aaj Tabahi maja raha hai#CSKvsMI
— unity in diversity (@charag_official) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma Hitman back to form and smashed fifty 🔥🔥🔥 #CSKvsMI Khaleel Jadeja Noor Ayush Mhatre Santner Overton Wankhede #MIvsCSK #MICSK
Bumrah pic.twitter.com/bls0X0gJbM— Zoze Morita (@zozemorita) April 20, 2025
