As Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up for a crucial clash in Match 50 of TATA IPL 2025, one of the key individual battles that could influence the outcome is Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer. Both are experienced campaigners, and their face-off adds extra spice to this high-stakes encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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🔍 Head-to-Head Battle: Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer
While Rohit Sharma is known for his calm and classy strokeplay, he hasn’t had the best of times against the express pace of Jofra Archer. The numbers clearly show that Archer has had the upper hand in this matchup.
🧾 Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 9 |
| Innings (Inns) | 4 |
| 4s (Boundaries) | 1 |
| 5s | 0 |
| 6s (Sixes) | 0 |
| Batting SR (per 100 balls) | 90 |
| Balls Faced (BF) | 10 |
| Strike Rate (per inning) | 5.4 |
| Wickets (Wkt) | 2 |
| Bowling Average (Ave) | 4.5 |
| Extras Conceded (Ex) | 0 |
🎯 Expert Take:
- Jofra Archer clearly dominates this match-up. In just 10 balls faced, Rohit Sharma has been dismissed twice, scoring only 9 runs at a strike rate of 90.
- The MI opener has not hit a single boundary off Archer so far.
- Archer’s bowling average against Rohit is an astonishing 1.5, and his strike rate of 3.6 means he’s claimed Rohit’s wicket nearly every third ball.
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🧠 What to Expect Today?
Rohit Sharma will need to be extra cautious early on if Jofra Archer gets the new ball. Given Archer’s record, the Royals could be tempted to bring him in early just to target Rohit. On the other hand, if Rohit survives the initial burst, he could anchor the innings and set the tone for MI’s strong middle order.
💬 Final Thoughts
This contest between India’s experienced opener and England’s pace weapon could be one of the most defining mini-battles of the match. Fans and experts alike will be keeping a close eye on how Rohit handles Archer’s fiery pace tonight.
