Rohit Sharma Leads Mumbai Indians to Victory in IPL 2025 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians Secure Spot in Qualifier 2

In the IPL 2025 Eliminator, the Mumbai Indians triumphed over the Gujarat Titans, securing their place in Qualifier 2 where they will compete against the Punjab Kings. Rohit Sharma was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 81 runs, which propelled MI to a formidable total of 228 runs. The Gujarat Titans, in reply, could only muster 208 runs, resulting in a 20-run defeat. Rohit's exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade.

Rohit Sharma's Historic Achievement

Rohit Sharma's remarkable innings of 81 runs off 50 balls, featuring 9 fours and 4 sixes, was pivotal in Mumbai's victory. This performance not only secured the win but also marked a significant milestone in IPL history, as he became the first player to receive the Player of the Match award in both an Eliminator and a Final, having previously won it in the 2015 final against CSK.

Rohit Becomes Third Oldest Player to Win POTM

At 38 years and 30 days, Rohit Sharma has now become the third oldest player to be awarded Player of the Match in IPL playoffs, joining the ranks of Anil Kumble and Brad Hodge.

Rohit Sharma's Record of Player of the Match Awards

With this latest recognition, Rohit has accumulated a total of 21 Player of the Match awards in IPL history, placing him third overall. AB de Villiers leads with 25 awards, followed closely by Chris Gayle with 22.

Milestone of 300 Sixes in IPL

Rohit Sharma has also made history by becoming the first Indian player to hit 300 sixes in IPL, achieving this feat in just 81 innings. He currently holds the second position on the all-time list for most sixes in the league.

Rohit's Impressive Run Scoring

Additionally, Rohit is now only the second player, after Virat Kohli, to surpass 7000 runs in IPL, further solidifying his legacy in the tournament.