Rohit Sharma's Form And?  3 Massive Positives For MI As They Seek Revenge From LSG

Debashis Sarangi

Mumbai Indians will take on LSG today [Source: AP]Mumbai Indians will take on LSG today [Source: AP]

This afternoon, MI will face LSG in the 45th IPL 2025 match. The high-octane contest will be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Led by Hardik Pandya, MI, after their loss against LSG on the previous occasion, will seek redemption at home venue. Meanwhile, there are three huge positives that could actually help them avenge their loss, as mentioned below. 

1. Rohit Sharma's Scintillating Form

Criterion
First 6 matches
Last 2 matches
Runs82146
Average13.67146
Strike Rate143.85162.23

(Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025)

  • Legendary Indian batter Rohit Sharma had a forgettable start to the IPL 2025. The stylish right-hander couldn't convert his starts into significant scores, managing 82 runs at an average of 13.67 in his first six outings this season. 
  • However, he worked rigorously on his batting with Abhishek Nayar, eventually ensuring a remarkable turnaround. In the last two games, Rohit has struck 146 runs at a magnificent strike rate of 162.23, leading MI's batting charts. 
  • Thus, his red-hot batting form is a huge positive for MI heading into the crucial clash against the Super Giants and he could play a significant role today. 

2. Jasprit Bumrah's Return To IPL

  • Jasprit Bumrah hadn't recovered from back injury the last time when MI faced LSG in the IPL 2025. Bumrah's absence affected MI's overall bowling performance, as they conceded 203 runs despite Hardik Pandya's heroic five-wicket haul. 
  • MI's three specialist pacers- Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar and Ashwani Kumar- conceded 90 runs off eight overs, picking only two wickets at a horrible economy of 11.25. 
  • However, with Bumrah back in the setup, a much improved bowling performance is expected from the Mumbai Indians in this match. Bumrah's ability to keep power-hitters like Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram under the pump with his hit-the-deck bowling. 

3. Winning Momentum

  • Mumbai Indians' had a shaky start to the season, losing four of their first five matches. However, eventually, things started to fall in place for the five-time champions, who registered successive four victories to keep their playoffs hope alive. 
  • The game against Delhi Capitals scripted MI's dramatic comeback when they had their backs against the wall. Generally, such hard-fought victories uplift the teams and MI were no exception. 
  • Coincidentally, they went on to face the depleted SRH and CSK, extending their winning streak to four matches in the IPL 2025. While Rohit Sharma rediscovered his mojo, the likes of Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav started performing consistently. 
  • Thus, the Mumbai Indians players are not short of confidence, unlike the last time when they took on the Super Giants. They have found a winning formula and their self-confidence could help them better their poor head-to-head record against LSG.