Rohit Sharma’s rough patch in IPL 2025 continued as he failed to make an impact yet again, scoring just 13 runs in Mumbai Indians’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. With a total of 21 runs in three matches, Rohit’s form has been a major concern, drawing criticism from both fans and cricket experts. Although he managed to hit a six during his brief stay at the crease, his innings was cut short by Andre Russell, leaving MI fans disappointed.

Social media was quick to react, with many users mocking Rohit’s struggles and even dragging MS Dhoni’s name into the discussion, using the legendary former captain as a comparison to highlight Rohit’s poor form.

Mumbai Indians Shine Despite Rohit's Struggles

Despite Rohit’s failure, Mumbai Indians put on a dominant performance, thanks to a record-breaking debut by Ashwani Kumar and a solid knock from *Ryan Rickelton (62 off 41 balls)**.

The 23-year-old Ashwani Kumar, hailing from Punjab’s Jhanjeri, made history by becoming the first Indian to take four wickets on IPL debut. His stunning figures of 3-0-24-4 dismantled KKR’s batting lineup, helping MI restrict them to just 116 in 16.2 overs—the lowest total of this IPL season.

Mumbai’s bowlers were relentless, with Deepak Chahar (2/19), Trent Boult (1/23), and Hardik Pandya (1/10) delivering a well-rounded performance to ensure KKR never got going.

Rickelton, Suryakumar Lead MI to an Easy Win

While Rohit had another forgettable outing, Ryan Rickelton stepped up in style, anchoring MI’s chase with a composed 62 off 41 balls*. His efforts, combined with a blistering 27 off 9 balls* from Suryakumar Yadav, ensured Mumbai Indians crossed the finish line comfortably with 7.1 overs to spare.

Even though MI secured a dominant win, all eyes remain on Rohit Sharma’s form. Can he bounce back and silence his critics, or will the pressure continue to mount?