At the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Eliminator between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans on Friday in Mullanpur, Rohit Sharma took advantage of his opportunities as the 38-year-old demonstrated that he still has it. In the pivotal do-or-die match, the right-handed hitter, who has had a roller coaster season, unleashed his best, smashing 81 runs off 50 deliveries and setting up the Mumbai Indians to score over 220 runs on the board.

Shubman Gill and company were unable to make up the 20-run deficit, proving this sum to be insurmountable for the Gujarat Titans. For his performance, Rohit Sharma was chosen as Player of the Match, and he spoke with the host broadcaster about his mixed 2025 season for the team, stating that he would have liked to hit more half-centuries.

In the Eliminator, Rohit Sharma received two respites during the powerplay when Gerald Coetzee and Kusal Mendis missed somewhat simple catches. Coetzee made a simple mistake off Prasidh Krishna's bowling, and wicketkeeper Mendis did the same off Mohammed Siraj's.

"I only have four fifties. I would have liked to score more, for sure. Our team had a great day. I fully appreciate the need to participate in this Eliminator, experience this, and move on with my life. At the postgame presentation, Rohit Sharma said, "Really proud of a complete team effort."

"In all honesty, I've played those shots in the tournament before, and regrettably, I've found fielders." You need to be fortunate at some point, and for me, that day was today. Those catches were dropped, which was fortunate for me. However, you still got to play after that. I was concentrating on maintaining the speed and momentum, he said.

As he was unable to score a run, Rohit Sharma's IPL 2025 season got off to a poor start. But the match against Chennai Super Kings changed things for him as he scored an undefeated 76.

Jonny Bairstow's performance is lauded by Rohit.

Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow, who was selected to fill in for Ryan Rickelton, put together an opening stand of 84 runs for the first wicket. Sai Kishore, a spinner for the Gujarat Titans, eventually bowled the right-hander out for 47.

"Jonny, I have watched him over the years being on the other side," Rohit said of Bairstow. It was enjoyable to be on the same side and give it a shot. We are aware of his skill, extensive experience in this format, and his ability to perform well up front, and he did just that, according to Rohit.

"Never seemed like he was playing his first game for this franchise." I adjusted in well. He tried his luck, and it worked out. We are constantly seeking for that beginning, and we made the most of it, which was a good start, he continued.

The Mumbai Indians successfully defended 228 after limiting the Gujarat Titans to 208 in 20 overs. The Narendra Modi Stadium will now host Qualifier 2 between the five-time champions and the Punjab Kings.

Having defeated PBKS in Qualifier 1, RCB has now secured a spot in the championship game.

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