Rohit Sharma took center stage following MI’s commanding victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
Rohit Sharma’s Emotional Walk After MI’s Playoff Qualification
Mumbai Indians secured their place in the IPL playoffs with an impressive 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. While the match highlighted MI’s strong team performance, it was former captain Rohit Sharma who became the focus after the final ball. Despite being dismissed early for just 5 runs, Rohit’s post-match walk around the stadium alongside franchise co-owner Nita Ambani drew significant attention and touched the hearts of fans.
The duo shared a deep conversation as they made their way around the ground, creating a powerful moment that resonated with the crowd. This was especially meaningful given the franchise’s leadership upheaval last year when Hardik Pandya was appointed captain—a decision that received strong backlash and led to a disappointing season where MI finished at the bottom with just four wins from 14 matches.
Earlier this month, Rohit had announced his retirement from Test cricket, and just last week, the ‘Rohit Sharma Stand’ was inaugurated at Wankhede Stadium, adding further emotional weight to the occasion. This walk symbolized not only Rohit’s enduring legacy but also MI’s remarkable turnaround this season, as they now look forward to a strong finish and potentially a top-two spot in the playoffs.
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Nita Ambani following Rohit Sharma like mad Fangirl.😭❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/kgVQ32ukpw
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) May 21, 2025
Rohit wasn’t done creating memorable moments. After his emotional lap, he joined Kuldeep Yadav and Kevin Pietersen during the post-match presentation and delighted fans by hitting balls into the stands with a tennis racquet. This unique gesture of gratitude sent the Wankhede crowd into wild cheers. He had already performed a similar act moments before from another part of the ground, further thrilling the supporters.
Nita Ambani following Rohit Sharma like mad Fangirl.😭❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/kgVQ32ukpw
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) May 21, 2025
On the field, MI were powered by Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 73 and Naman Dhir’s late surge, as they added 48 runs in the final two overs to reach a competitive 180 for 5. Their crucial 57-run partnership revived the innings after a slow middle phase, proving decisive. Mitchell Santner (3/11) and Jasprit Bumrah (3/12) then took charge, dismantling Delhi’s batting lineup as they were bowled out for 121. Despite winning their first four matches, Delhi Capitals crashed out of playoff contention, becoming the first team in IPL history to do so after such a strong start.
