Rohit Sharma’s much-anticipated outing in front of the packed Wankhede Stadium crowd ended in disappointment as he was dismissed by Madhya Pradesh left-armer Arshad Khan.
Rohit Sharma’s Struggles Against Left-arm Pace Persist in IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians’ seasoned opener, Rohit Sharma, continued his struggles against left-arm pace during the T20 powerplay in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. At the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit’s innings ended prematurely when Madhya Pradesh left-arm pacer Arshad Khan dismissed him. Rohit attempted an aerial shot but failed to find the middle, offering a simple catch to Prasidh Krishna and returning to the dressing room for just 7.
This pattern of dismissals has been ongoing since 2023. In 35 innings, Rohit has faced 182 deliveries, scoring 268 runs at a strike rate of 147.25, but has been dismissed 12 times, averaging just 7.65. Despite these setbacks, Rohit has had a solid IPL season overall, amassing 300 runs in 11 matches, with an average of 30.00 and a strike rate of 152.28, including three half-centuries.
Gujarat Titans Dominate Mumbai Indians Despite Early Resistance
After Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, Mumbai Indians fought to recover, but Gujarat Titans took charge. Suryakumar Yadav joined Will Jacks, and they finished the powerplay at 56/2. The duo quickly added 50 runs in just 26 balls, putting MI at 89/2 after 10 overs.
Jacks, who was dropped three times, brought up his fifty in the 11th over, reaching the milestone off 29 balls. However, Sai Kishore dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for 35, which included five fours.
In the 12th over, Rashid Khan removed Jacks for 53, with his knock featuring five fours and three sixes. MI’s captain Hardik Pandya joined Tilak Varma, but Sai Kishore struck again, removing Hardik for just 1. The wickets continued to fall regularly as Gujarat tightened the screws, with Gerald Coetzee dismissing Tilak Varma for 7. Corbin Bosch’s explosive 27 lifted MI to a final score of 155/8.