After the Mumbai Indians clinched a thrilling four-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, former South African cricketer Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma’s performance. He noted that Rohit seems primed for a big innings soon, especially after his brief but powerful display. In a run chase of 163 at Wankhede Stadium, Rohit came out swinging, scoring 26 runs off just 16 balls and smacking three sixes. It looked like he was ready to go big. Unfortunately, he ended up getting caught at cover off a delivery from Pat Cummins early on.
In the end, the Mumbai Indians completed their chase in the 19th over, marking their second consecutive win in the tournament. Boucher praised Rohit for his aggressive mindset, saying, Rohit Sharma took it upon himself to go after the bowlers. We saw some good old-fashioned Rohit Sharma sixes – big ones too. I liked his attitude. He put the bowlers under pressure and created scoring opportunities. He was just past the 30-mark – a big score is coming very soon. He’s looking in that zone again. His comments, made on JioStar, show confidence in Rohit’s abilities.
Will Jacks was the standout performer for MI in this match, proving his worth as an all-rounder. He grabbed 2 wickets for just 14 runs in three overs and also top-scored for his team with 36 runs off 26 balls. Boucher pointed out that Jacks had been under pressure earlier in the tournament but had shown resilience. Will Jacks has been under pressure and hasn’t performed like he’d have wanted at the start of the competition. But he’s amazing – he’s a genuine all-rounder and more than just a part-time spinner.
The performance with the ball surely helped boost Jacks’ confidence for his batting. Boucher added, He bowled really well and picked up some crucial wickets. That would’ve fed into his batting confidence too – finally feeling like he’s contributed. There’s no reason he can’t carry this momentum and do some fantastic things like he has for other franchises and for England.
Boucher also reflected on Hardik Pandya’s performance. Pandya took one wicket for 42 runs and is now sitting second in the Purple Cap race. He added a quickfire 21 runs off nine balls while batting. Boucher said, Hardik Pandya is one of the best all-rounders in the world. When he’s firing, the team usually wins. I love his new role with the ball – he’s not just bowling in the powerplay, but also in the middle overs, the ‘ugly overs’. And he’s picking up wickets there too. That’s giving him confidence, and it translates into his batting, where he’s finishing games.
Looking ahead, the Mumbai Indians will aim for a third consecutive win when they face off against the Chennai Super Kings, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, on Sunday evening at Wankhede. This matchup is definitely one to keep an eye on, as both teams bring their best to the field.
