Rohit Sharma is under huge pressure as his IPL 2025 form continues to be a concern. The ex-Mumbai Indians (MI) captain has had a poor beginning, scoring a mere 0, 8, and 13 runs in his first three games.
His failure to give MI good starts has translated into the team's poor showing, with them currently standing sixth on the table with only one win from three matches.
After two consecutive losses, MI eventually won at Wankhede Stadium but are now set to face another test against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Friday.
Rohit's Chat With Zaheer Khan Sparks Speculation
Before MI's pivotal encounter with LSG, a conversation between Rohit Sharma and LSG coach Zaheer Khan was going viral on social media. The conversation shows Rohit telling Zaheer, "Jo jab karna tha, maine kiya barabar se, ab mereko kuch karne ki zarurat nahi hai" (Whatever had to be done, I did it properly, now I don't need to do anything). Rishabh Pant then cuts in mid-conversation with a bear hug.
While the precise context of the conversation is still uncertain, the fans have already been actively trying to guess its significance. With Rohit not being in the best of forms, the next game against LSG will be a particularly important one, both for MI as well as the veteran batter himself.
Rohit's Latest IPL Performance Raises Suspicions
Both MI and LSG have performed an inconsistent IPL 2025 so far, winning only a single match out of three. Rohit, specifically, has been unable to deliver, accumulating a total of 21 runs in three innings at an unremarkable average of 7.00 and strike rate of 105.00 with 13 being his highest score till date.
A shocking fact has also emerged about Rohit's IPL career. While his aggressive batting with the Indian team is well-documented, his IPL performances year after year have been quite unimpressive. He has gone over the 400-run barrier only twice since 2017—once in 2019 (405 runs in 15 games, with two fifties) and once in 2024 (417 runs in 14 games, with a century and a fifty).
As per ESPNcricinfo, among the 15 players who have achieved more than 2,500 IPL runs since 2017, Rohit has the poorest strike rate (130.09). During this time, he has played 118 games, scoring 2,775 runs at an average of 25.00 and a strike rate of slightly more than 130. His statistics include 14 half-centuries and one century, with the highest score of 105*.
Rohit's Record Against LSG and the Road Ahead
LSG has not been the most convenient rival for Rohit, as he has scored only 165 runs in six innings against them, at an average of 27.50 and a strike rate of 142.24. His highest score against LSG is 68, which is his sole half-century against the team.
With MI seeking to get back into the game and Rohit looking for form, his supporters will be hoping that the experienced batter can change things around when they play LSG. A good show would quieten his critics and assist MI in moving up the points table as the tournament goes on.
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