Mumbai Indians' senior batsman Rohit Sharma once again struggled to make a significant impact, getting dismissed in the opening over against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After scoring a four-ball duck against Chennai Super Kings, Rohit managed to score a four on Saturday, followed by another boundary. However, while chasing a target of 197 runs, he failed to build on his initial success and was dismissed after facing just four balls, this time scoring 8 runs. Mohammed Siraj made a remarkable comeback, delivering a superb inswinger that slipped through the gap between Rohit's bat and pads, dislodging the bails.

This marked the first occasion in IPL history that Siraj successfully dismissed Rohit. Meanwhile, fans expressed their disappointment regarding the former Mumbai captain's ongoing struggles in the Indian Premier League.

The consecutive batting failures are likely to increase the pressure on Rohit, who entered the tournament with heightened confidence after guiding the Indian team to victory in the Champions Trophy. He played a pivotal role in the final against New Zealand in Dubai, scoring a vital half-century, but has struggled to replicate that form in the initial two matches of IPL 2025.

During the match against CSK, he was dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed while attempting a big shot, resulting in a catch within the inner circle.

The explosive opener's performance in recent IPL seasons has not met his usual standards. His last season with over 450 runs was in IPL 2016. Last year, he accumulated 417 runs at an average of 32.08, with only two scores exceeding fifty.

In the earlier match, Sai Sudharsan scored 63 runs, helping GT post a total of 196/8 in 20 overs. After being asked to bat first, Sudharsan showcased his skill with deft wristwork and precise placement, achieving back-to-back half-centuries this season. In his innings of 63 off 41 balls, he hit four fours and two sixes. Just as GT appeared poised for a total exceeding 200, Hardik Pandya led a remarkable comeback for the Mumbai Indians, limiting the Titans to a competitive 196/8. Pandya's performance was notable, as he took 2 wickets for 29 runs and also executed a run-out of Rahul Tewatia (9), significantly impacting the game.

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