IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma smashes 50 vs CSK, fans celebrate

What a way to get back in form — and that too against a team with as many Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 trophies — 5! Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma, who had been struggling with scores below 30, finally found his rhythm as he smashed a half-century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Wankhede Stadium erupted in cheers as the 'Hitman' brought up his first fifty of the season. It's surely a great sign for MI, as the opener — playing as an impact player — had been facing criticism for his poor form. Rohit gently raised his bat, soaking in the applause from the crowd. 

FIFTY NO. 1⃣ in #TATAIPL 2025 💙

Rohit Sharma is back doing what he does the best 🫡

Updates ▶ https://t.co/v2k7Y5sIdi#MIvCSK | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/DQLNlD1T6b

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2025

Fans celebrate

Seeing the opening batter 'finally' regain form has got his fans breathing a sigh of relief. Many on X (formerly known as Twitter) stated how happy they were with Rohit Sharma looking his best.

One said, "Hitman ROHIT SHARMA is Back. Finally He is Back After a "Rollercoaster" Phase For Team Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Expecting More Big Innings From Hitman in Upcoming Matches". 

Hitman ROHIT SHARMA is Back 🔥
Finally He is Back After a "Rollercoaster" Phase For Team Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 👏
Expecting More Big Innings From Hitman in Upcoming Matches 🙌 pic.twitter.com/NeuIR1Y9tJ

— Crictale_Yash (@FeelTuner84754) April 20, 2025

Another said, "Finally a half century...Well played Rohit Sharma". 

Finally a half century
Well played Rohit Sharma😭❤️

— Anish⁴⁵ (@Anish__31) April 20, 2025

One wrote, "Finally, today "Rohit Sharma don't take IPL seriously" curse will going to broken". 

Finally, today "Rohit sharma don't take ipl seriously" curse will going to broken

— Aditya (@79_capetown) April 20, 2025

Another wrote, "Finally after So long we have seen Rohit Sharma batting for more than 15 min".

Finally after So long we have seen Rohit Sharma batting for more than 15 min.

#CSKvsMI

— Gaurav purohit (@gpurohit41) April 20, 2025

Teams

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar 
Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Ayush Mhatre, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin

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