MI vs GT, IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma takes Mumbai Indians to Qualifier 2 with a strong knock

In a high-octane Eliminator clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Rohit Sharma turned back the clock with a stunning innings to lead Mumbai Indians to victory over Gujarat Titans, securing a spot in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bat first, putting Gujarat’s bowlers under pressure right from the start. Opening the innings, Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow gave MI a flying start. Bairstow smashed a quickfire 47 off 22 balls, setting the tone for the innings. Suryakumar Yadav added a valuable 33 runs off 20 balls, and Tilak Varma chipped in with a brisk 25 off just 11 deliveries.

But the standout performance came from Rohit Sharma, who played a sensational knock of 81 runs off 50 balls. His innings, laced with 9 boundaries and 4 sixes, dismantled the Gujarat bowling attack and helped Mumbai post a formidable total of 228 for 5. In response, Gujarat Titans put up a spirited fight, scoring 206 for 6, but ultimately fell short by 22 runs. With this defeat, Gujarat exited the tournament, while Mumbai Indians marched on to Qualifier 2, where they will face Punjab Kings in the battle for a place in the final.

Rohit’s innings was not only vital for the team but also historic on an individual level. He became the first player in IPL history to hit 300 sixes and joined Virat Kohli as only the second batsman to score over 7,000 runs in the league. While Kohli leads with 8,618 runs, Rohit now has 7,003 to his name. With form, momentum, and a roaring fan base behind them, Mumbai Indians will now look to carry this energy into Qualifier 2 as they aim for another shot at IPL glory.