Mumbai Indians' Qualifier 2 match score tally: Total runs scored by Rohit Sharma in that game.
Mumbai Indians Fall Short in Qualifier 2 Despite Rohit Sharma's Half-Century
Star batsman Rohit Sharma delivered a brilliant half-century in the Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans, setting an impressive total for Mumbai Indians (MI) to secure their spot in the Qualifier 2. However, the team's performances faltered in the subsequent Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), resulting in elimination from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Rohit's stellar 81 runs off 50 balls against Gujarat Titans aided MI in posting a formidable target of 189 runs. Despite this, MI could not repeat the same success in the crucial Qualifier 2 match against PBKS at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, losing by 5 wickets.
The opening punches of Rohit's innings in the Qualifier 2 were short-lived as he was dismissed early, scoring just 8 runs off 7 deliveries, caught by Vyshak at deep square leg, off Marcus Stoinis' bowling. This early dismissal set the tone for MI's batting struggles, eventually leading to their defeat.
The team, boasting talented players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya, failed to deliver a match-winning performance in the Qualifier 2. In a critical appraisal, former player Irfan Pathan pointed out that despite these high-caliber players, the team lacked in delivering when it mattered most[1].
The last time MI faced PBKS in the Qualifier 2 was in 2024, where Rohit led the team but managed only 8 runs. The Gujarat Titans had posted 233/3 batting first, with Shubman Gill's 129 off 60 balls being the standout performance. Despite Rohit's underwhelming performance, MI still has a chance to qualify for the finals against Royal Challengers Bangalore, provided they win their upcoming match against PBKS.
The Qualifier 2 match between MI and PBKS is scheduled for June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. If MI prevails, they will battle Royal Challengers Bangalore in the finals on June 3 at the same venue.
[1] Pathan, I. (2025). Mumbai Indians lacked performance during crucial moments. ESPNCricinfo.[2] ESPNCricinfo Staff. (2025). Mumbai Indians succumb to Punjab Kings. ESPNCricinfo.[3] ESPNCricinfo Staff. (2025). Rohit Sharma dismissed for 8, MI struggle in Qualifier 2. ESPNCricinfo.[4] ESPNCricinfo Staff. (2025). MI clinch their Qualifier 2 spot against Gujarat Titans. ESPNCricinfo.[5] ESPNCricinfo Staff. (2025). MI underwhelm in Qualifier 2, eliminated from IPL 2025. ESPNCricinfo.
India's Mumbai Indians, a prominent name in Indian sports, failed to uphold their success in cricket during the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, losing to Punjab Kings. Despite Rohit Sharma's exceptional half-century against Gujarat Titans in an earlier match, his performance in the Qualifier 2 was lackluster, scoring just 8 runs.
