Rohit Sharma gave Mumbai Indians fans something to cheer about as he smashed his maiden half-century of IPL 2025 in the high-octane clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium. After a string of underwhelming performances this season, the ‘Hitman’ found his groove at the perfect moment, reminding everyone why he’s considered one of the finest batters in the T20 format.
Rohit Sharma roars back in form with brilliant fifty
Opening the innings in pursuit of 177, Rohit looked in sublime touch from the get-go. Unfazed by the pressure, he unleashed his trademark pull shots, elegant sweeps, and crisp drives, sending the CSK bowlers on a leather hunt. His intent was clear—he wanted to take the game deep and anchor MI’s chase. The experienced opener’s return to form couldn’t have come at a better venue than Wankhede, where he has delighted fans countless times.
The moment Rohit reached his fifty, social media platforms lit up with fans celebrating the return of their beloved ‘Hitman’. From memes to emotional tributes, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram were flooded with reactions. Many hailed it as the turning point of MI’s campaign, while others simply rejoiced at witnessing vintage Rohit back in action.
Here is how fans reacted:
FIFTY NO. 1⃣ in #TATAIPL 2025 💙
Rohit Sharma is back doing what he does the best 🫡
Updates ▶ https://t.co/v2k7Y5sIdi#MIvCSK | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/DQLNlD1T6b
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2025
WANKHEDE STANDING FOR ROHIT SHARMA..!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/4opk8qGjno
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 20, 2025
FIFTY BY ROHIT SHARMA IN 33 BALLS.
– The Hitman is back, a superb half century Vs CSK. 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/suDy7Gao1C
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 20, 2025
99% of times Rohit Sharma doesn’t take IPL seriously.
But that 1%💀 : pic.twitter.com/vC574Y9ZRV
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇꜱʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) April 20, 2025
Reaction of Rohit Sharma’s family after seeing the class of Hitman ❤️🥹. pic.twitter.com/3Nt9fixwIo
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) April 20, 2025
Admin after hearing those “Mumbai cha Raja, Rohit Sharma” chants 🔊#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/4X10vpRIqD
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 20, 2025
FIFTY BY ROHIT SHARMA IN 33 BALLS.
– The Hitman is back, a superb half century Vs CSK. 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/SvacZm8MtG
— Jatin Sharma (@jatin_jpg) April 20, 2025
#CSKvsMI
Rohit Sharma ji bade dino baad pic.twitter.com/cCdecWdVDO— Dr Gill (@ikpsgill1) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma fans k lie aj ipl start hua h #CSKvsMI
— Dr Pradeep Raghuwanshi (@PradeepR083) April 20, 2025
VINTAGE ROHIT SHARMA LIGHTS UP WANKHEDE! 💥#RohitSharma #MIvsCSK pic.twitter.com/DALSA7ePp4
— Cricket With RS (@badkebhai) April 20, 2025
Fifty for rohit sharma Long taim in ipl
Well done
50🔥🔥
RO HIT 🎯✔️ #CSKvsMI #IPL18 pic.twitter.com/T1L3lafOGT— Kuldeep Meena (@KuldeepMee54924) April 20, 2025
The Hitman is back with a bang! 💥 Rohit Sharma silences the critics with a masterful 50. Form is temporary, class is permanent. #RohitSharma #MI #IPL2025 #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/0uW3YP7r7K
— Pavan Kalyan bathala (@BPS1123) April 20, 2025
FIFTY FOR ROHIT SHARMA….!!!
– Hitman is back, What a knock in the run chase, truly Bossed the CSK tonight at Wankhede 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9dgdTwB7o0
— PRAKASH (@PicxelPrakash) April 20, 2025
Finally Half Century for Rohit Sharma 🥹💙#CSKvsMI
— Rolexshetty45 (@Rolexshetty045) April 20, 2025
First fifty of the IPL 2025 season for Rohit Sharma @ImRo45#CSKvsMI #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/YJO2Ysadsy
— Aryan (@chinchat09) April 20, 2025
Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/f5PHdKHEZ8
— Abhishek (@be_mewadi) April 20, 2025
Bro not even celebrating Fifty which came after many innings. When he said milestones are not important teams interest is first priority. He meant it.
Rohit Sharma the player n captain Cricket has never seen in history.#RohitSharma @ImRo45 #CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/paulnqPxAo
— Kittu 🇮🇳 (@natarajofcric45) April 20, 2025
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