Rohit Sharma's Relaxed Vibe Ahead of IPL 2025 Eliminator Against Gujarat Titans

Mumbai Indians Gear Up for Crucial Match

The Mumbai Indians are set to face the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator this Friday. Despite the high stakes, Rohit Sharma appears to be in a relaxed mood as the team prepares for this critical encounter.

Amidst the pressure of the upcoming match, the former MI captain was spotted enjoying music during practice, even adding a humorous twist by referencing Jonny Bairstow, which has excited fans.

A video shared on the official Instagram account of the Mumbai Indians captures Rohit singing along to a well-known English track. True to his playful nature, he included a mention of Bairstow mid-song, causing laughter among his teammates.

Jonny Bairstow Joins the Squad

Jonny Bairstow, who has stepped in for Ryan Rickelton, is likely to be included in the starting lineup for Friday's match, taking a position at the top of the batting order. With Rickelton returning for national duties, MI has brought in the seasoned English player for this high-stakes Eliminator.

Rohit's laid-back demeanor could be a sign of confidence as Bairstow arrives with impressive IPL credentials. Having previously partnered with David Warner at SRH and contributing significantly to PBKS's successful chases last season, Bairstow's experience in the league is noteworthy.

Now with MI, he is expected to deliver powerful performances. With a total of 1589 runs from 50 IPL matches at an average of 34.54 and a strike rate of 144.45, Bairstow's statistics are impressive. He is also in good form, having scored 89 and 77 runs for Yorkshire in the County Championship against Surrey.

The Eliminator will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The winner of the match between GT and MI will advance to Qualifier Two, where they will face the Punjab Kings. The victor of Qualifier Two will then compete against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final.

While PBKS and RCB are aiming for their inaugural title, GT is vying for its second IPL championship. Meanwhile, MI has the opportunity to become the first team to secure six IPL titles, currently tied with Chennai Super Kings, each holding five titles.