Ace Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma propelled his side to an exceptional start against Gujarat Titans in the eliminator of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. Putting in a brilliant show, Rohit went on to achieve two massive milestones.
The Eliminator of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 saw Mumbai Indians locking horns with Gujarat Titans. Both sides faced off at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on May 30, and the clash began with Mumbai Indians coming in to bat first after winning the toss.
The side got off to an emphatic start in the game as Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma propelled the five-time champions to a brilliant start. Where Bairstow departed after scoring 47 runs in 22 deliveries, Rohit continued his onslaught and went on to achieve two massive feats.
It is interesting to note that Rohit Sharma, in the early stages of the game, became the first Indian batter in IPL history to complete 300 sixes. He was just one six shy of achieving the milestone. Furthermore, the ace batter completed 7000 runs in the IPL as well. Before the clash against Gujarat Titans, his tally sat at 6,992 runs, and with a brilliant knock against Gujarat, Rohit went on to achieve the major milestone.
Speaking of the game between GT and MI, it is worth noting that the winner of the eliminator will go on to play Qualifier 2. The winner of the game will take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 as both sides will then take on each other for a spot in the summit clash.
Interestingly, Punjab Kings will be playing Qualifier 2 as they lost Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB made quick work of PBKS, bundling them out for a score of 101 runs, and chasing down the target comfortably, winning the game by eight wickets. Winning the clash, RCB reached their first IPL final in nine years, and their fourth overall. As for Punjab, the side will be waiting to face the winner of Qualifier 2 for a shot in the final.