Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 9 wickets on their home ground and took revenge for their earlier loss. Rohit Sharma batted brilliantly against CSK and scored an unbeaten 76 runs. He was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who also remained unbeaten on 68 runs.

Let us tell you, CSK batted first and scored 176 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube both played half-century innings for CSK. In reply, Mumbai chased down the target in just 15.4 overs. Now let’s see what Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya said after this big win!

What Did Captain Hardik Pandya Say After MI’s Hat-Trick of Wins?

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed his satisfaction after the victory, saying, “We feel very good to achieve such a win.” He also added, “The way we played today is very positive for us. When Rohit and Sky (Suryakumar Yadav) bat like this, you just want to keep watching. Our bowlers also did a great job. We are sticking to our plan and keeping things simple. Rohit Sharma is such a player that when he’s in rhythm, he takes the game away from the opposition and wins it for us. Every player is contributing.”

Regarding the bowling changes, Hardik mentioned that he was aiming to keep things tight and that he was succeeding.

Rohit Sharma Returns to Form with a Stormy Knock

Rohit Sharma, who had been struggling with consistent batting in IPL 2025, managed only 82 runs in six innings before this match. However, on Sunday, he was back to his best at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium. Rohit played an explosive innings, scoring an unbeaten 76, which included six sixes — tied for the highest number in an innings this season.

He also hit four fours and batted at a strike rate of about 168. This marked his first half-century in IPL 2025, with his last such performance coming over a year ago, when he scored 68 runs off 38 balls against Lucknow Supergiants.