Rohit Sharma's Explosive 81 Leads Mumbai Indians to 228 in IPL Eliminator

In a thrilling IPL Eliminator, Rohit Sharma's explosive innings of 81 runs off 50 balls propelled the Mumbai Indians to a formidable score of 228 against the Gujarat Titans. His partnership with Jonny Bairstow and Suryakumar Yadav was crucial in setting a challenging target. Discover how the match unfolded and the key performances that defined this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 30, 2025, 21:53 IST

Mumbai Indians Set a Challenging Target

In the IPL Eliminator held on Friday, former captain Rohit Sharma showcased his batting prowess, scoring a rapid 81 runs off just 50 deliveries, helping the Mumbai Indians post a formidable total of 228 for 5 against the Gujarat Titans.

Rohit's innings included nine boundaries and four sixes, and he formed a significant partnership of 84 runs with opening partner Jonny Bairstow, who contributed 47 runs from 22 balls.

Additionally, Rohit collaborated with national T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav to add another 59 runs for the second wicket, with Yadav scoring 33 runs.

On the bowling front for Gujarat Titans, left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore and pacer Prasidh Krishna each took two wickets.

Brief scores: Mumbai Indians: 228/5 in 20 overs (Rohit Sharma 81, Jonny Bairstow 47, Suryakumar Yadav 33; R Sai Kishore 2/42).