In a dazzling display of skill and charisma, Rohit Sharma powered Mumbai Indians to a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the IPL 2025. The star batter’s explosive 70 off 46 balls steered his team to chase the target in just 15.4 overs, securing their fourth consecutive win. This triumph not only boosted Mumbai Indians’ net run rate but also catapulted them to third place on the points table, solidifying their playoff prospects.

The celebration that followed was nothing short of electric. Mumbai Indians shared a vibrant Instagram video capturing Rohit grooving to the rhythmic beats of dhols and nagadas alongside Bollywood icon Jackie Shroff, fondly known for his love for plants. Captioned “Jaggu Dada is all of us when RO starts hitting them out of the park!” the clip showed Rohit posing with his bat while Jackie danced around him, clutching a flowerpot. Fans in the background joined the revelry, adding to the festive mood.

Rohit soon jumped into the dance, twirling his bat to the music before playfully borrowing Jackie’s flowerpot to sway with the crowd. The infectious energy of the duo lit up social media, with netizens showering love on the unexpected collaboration. “Mumbai cha Raja Ro-Hitman Sharma!” gushed one user, while another declared, “Jaggu Dada representing every MI fan!” Heart emojis flooded the comments, with fans calling Rohit “Rohit Swagger Sharma” and praising his “Hitman ke dance” moves.

The video’s charm had fans hooked, with one quipping, “Aise videos ke liye hi internet recharge karta hoon!” Another dubbed Jackie “Rohit paglu,” comparing his enthusiasm to that of a die-hard fan. Jackie’s signature plant obsession didn’t go unnoticed either, with comments like “Personal oxygen bhi hai” and “Jhaad lagane ka bidhu,” accompanied by tree emojis, celebrating his eco-friendly persona.

From a shaky start with just one win in their first five matches, Mumbai Indians have roared back with four straight victories, thanks to Rohit’s leadership and flair.

As the team eyes a playoff berth, this heartwarming moment of Rohit and Jackie dancing together has given fans yet another reason to cheer.

Virat Kohli’s consistent form in IPL 2025 continued as he cracked his fifth half-century of the season, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR). The knock propelled Kohli from eighth to second place in the race for the Orange Cap. He now stands at 392 runs from nine innings at a stellar average of 65.3.

Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan, however, remains the leading run-scorer with 417 runs in just eight innings. Notably, Kohli’s strike rate stands at 144.1, underlining his solid yet calculated approach throughout the campaign.

Orange Cap leaderboard after RCB vs RR

Hazlewood climbs to second in Purple Cap chart

In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood turned heads with a four-wicket haul that helped RCB seal a crucial win. He now shares the second spot in the Purple Cap rankings with Prasidh Krishna at 16 wickets each. Though both have the same wicket tally, Krishna holds a better economy rate of 7.3.

RCB’s all-rounder Krunal Pandya also featured among the top wicket-takers, joining six others at 12 wickets each. His economical spell of 2/31 was pivotal to RCB’s comeback in the match.

Purple Cap leaderboard after latest fixtures

Note: Players with equal wickets are ranked by economy rate.

RCB climbs to third as playoff race intensifies

RCB’s victory marked their first home win this season, elevating them to third in the points table with 12 points. Despite having the same number of points as Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, RCB’s net run rate places them below both.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals continue to struggle, stuck at eighth with only two wins in nine matches. Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, who face each other next, round off the bottom of the table.

IPL 2025 points table after RCB vs RR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally tasted victory at their home ground in the IPL 2025 season as they clinched an 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a nail-biting contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. This marks RCB’s first home win after three consecutive losses at the venue.

Put to bat first, RCB rode on stellar half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal to post a challenging total of 205 for 5. Kohli played a classic innings, scoring 70 off 42 deliveries, while Padikkal impressed with a brisk 50 off 27 balls. The pair added a vital 95-run partnership for the second wicket, giving RCB a strong foundation. Despite a tough day for bowlers, Sandeep Sharma managed to pick two wickets for 45 runs for RR.

Rajasthan’s chase falters despite aggressive middle-overs

Chasing 206, Rajasthan Royals were in the hunt for most of the innings. Dhruv Jurel and Shubham Dubey kept the momentum alive with a series of boundaries, particularly targeting Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who conceded 22 runs in his final over.

However, the match turned in RCB’s favor during a game-changing over from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up two wickets in two balls, dismissing Jurel and Jofra Archer and narrowly missing a hat-trick. Hazlewood ended with remarkable figures of 4 for 33. Krunal Pandya also contributed significantly with 2 wickets for 31 runs.

Despite a late fight from RR, the visitors fell short in the final over. Wanindu Hasaranga’s run-out with 3 balls to spare sealed the game for RCB, handing them a much-needed win and breaking their home ground losing streak.