Rohit Sharma Shines in IPL 2025 Eliminator, Sets New Records

Rohit Sharma's Match-Winning Performance

In a thrilling eliminator match of IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma, the star batsman of the Mumbai Indians, delivered a spectacular performance that led his team to victory. This season has been remarkable for Rohit, and he has successfully guided his team to Qualifier 2, bringing them just one step away from the finals. After winning the toss, Mumbai opted to bat first, and Rohit made an aggressive start, putting the Gujarat bowlers on the back foot with his explosive batting.

Record-Breaking Achievements

Rohit Sharma scored an impressive 81 runs off just 50 balls, achieving a strike rate of 162, which included 9 fours and 4 sixes. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award, marking the 21st time he has received this accolade in his IPL career. This achievement places him ahead of Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli (19 awards) and MS Dhoni (18 awards).

Not only is Rohit the player with the most Player of the Match awards in India, but he also ranks third in IPL history. The top two positions are held by South Africa's AB de Villiers (25 awards) and West Indies' Chris Gayle (22 awards). Rohit's latest award brings him closer to these records, and cricket fans are hopeful he will climb higher on this list soon.

Rohit's Season Performance

Initially, Rohit struggled to find his rhythm this season, but he has made a strong comeback. In the current season, he has played 14 matches, scoring 410 runs at an average of 31.53 and a strike rate of 150.18, which includes 4 half-centuries. Additionally, he has hit 22 sixes this season, bringing his total to over 300 sixes in his IPL career.