The stage was set, the stakes high, and Rohit Sharma delivered a vintage performance when it mattered most. In the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans at the Mullanpur Stadium, the Mumbai Indians stalwart smashed a timely half-century, reaching two historic milestones in the process — 7000 IPL runs and 300 sixes.Rohit opened alongside Jonny Bairstow and got MI off to a dream start. The pair added 79 runs in the powerplay without loss, attacking Gujarat’s bowlers with calculated aggression. Rohit, in particular, looked sharp from the outset, mixing timing with power in an authoritative knock. The Gujarat Titans, already missing Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, were left ruing their mistakes in the field. Rohit was given two lives — both dropped catches — which proved costly as he went on to complete a fluent fifty. The experienced opener showed poise and control, anchoring the innings while continuing to find boundaries with ease.
The toss went MI’s way as Hardik Pandya elected to bat first, citing scoreboard pressure and a dry surface at Mullanpur. The decision paid early dividends with the explosive start. This innings was not just about runs but about legacy. Becoming the first Indian after Virat Kohli to breach 7000 IPL runs and joining the elite 300-sixes club, Rohit reminded everyone why he’s one of the league’s greatest icons. As MI eye a big total, Rohit’s return to form couldn’t have come at a better time.
