India, May 31 -- After receiving a couple of bonus lives early in the piece in his innings against Gujarat Titans, Rohit Sharma was back in vintage touch as he raced away to a crucial 81(50) for Mumbai Indians' win in the IPL 2025 Eliminator.

Rohit was dropped by Gerald Coetzee when batting on just 3, but things would get worse for GT as he presented another chance soon after while batting on 12. On that occasion, a thick edge was shelled by Kusal Perera behind the stumps, who was playing his first match of the season as a replacement player for the departed Jos Buttler.

After those early opportunities, Rohit looked in much better touch, beginning to middle the ball and score boundaries at ease, particularly against the spinners. His fo...