Rohit Sharma, one of Indian cricket’s most celebrated batters and a stalwart of the Mumbai Indians franchise, has made a resounding comeback in the IPL 2025 season. The former MI skipper broke a 9-year-long drought by scoring consecutive half-centuries, the most recent of which came against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 23.

Rohit’s knock of 70 runs off 46 balls, laced with 8 fours and 3 sixes, helped Mumbai Indians successfully chase down 144 and secure their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. His effort followed an unbeaten 76 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede, marking the first time since IPL 2016 that he has registered back-to-back fifties in a season.

In 2016, Rohit had last achieved this feat with fifties against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS). He had managed to do so twice in that season. Since then, despite playing in every season and leading MI to multiple IPL titles, he had not managed this rare feat again—until now.

Against SRH, after the early dismissal of his opening partner Ryan Rickelton, it was Rohit Sharma who shouldered the responsibility and paced his innings perfectly, anchoring the chase with elegance and control. This resurgence in form has come at a crucial time, as Mumbai Indians have started to find their rhythm after a shaky start.

Before this turnaround, Rohit had only 82 runs from six innings, averaging a disappointing 13.7 with a highest score of 26. But with the last two match-winning innings, his total now stands at 228 runs from eight matches, with an average of 32.57 and an impressive strike rate of 154.05.

Here's a quick look at Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2025 so far:

With Mumbai Indians now sitting third on the points table with 10 points from 9 matches (5 wins and 4 losses), their form is peaking at the right moment. The five-time champions are making a strong push for the IPL 2025 playoffs, and Rohit's form will be a key factor in their campaign.

The team’s win over Sunrisers Hyderabad was not only powered by Rohit’s batting but also Trent Boult’s brilliance with the ball. The left-arm pacer picked up 4 crucial wickets, dismantling SRH’s top order and restricting them to a modest total.

The combination of Rohit Sharma’s experience, Boult’s precision, and a rejuvenated squad has made Mumbai a dangerous side again. Their next challenge will be against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 27 (Sunday) at the Wankhede Stadium, and fans will be eagerly watching if Rohit can continue his streak and guide MI deeper into the tournament.

The 38-year-old, who has been under scrutiny for his form over the last few seasons, has delivered a reminder of his quality. His calm demeanor, sharp shot selection, and ability to anchor the innings have reassured MI supporters that the "Hitman" still has plenty to offer.

As the IPL 2025 season enters its crucial phase, all eyes will be on whether Rohit Sharma’s golden patch can continue and whether Mumbai Indians can build on this momentum to claim their sixth title.

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