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Gavaskar Lauds Rohit Sharma's Impactful 84-Run Knock in MI's Thrilling Win Over LSG

Sunil Gavaskar praised Rohit Sharma's match-winning 84-run knock against LSG, noting his focused batting since losing captaincy. Rohit returned from injury to hit six fours and seven sixes in 44 balls. MI chased down 229 with a 143-run opening stand between Rohit and Ryan Rickelton. Gavaskar highlighted Rohit's desire to bat deeper and leave a bigger impact in the IPL.

Key Points: Gavaskar Hails Rohit Sharma's Match-Winning 84 vs LSG

  • Rohit Sharma scores 84 off 44 balls on return from injury
  • Gavaskar notes Rohit's focused batting since losing captaincy
  • MI chase down 229 with 143-run opening stand
  • MI win by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium
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"His knocks are often impactful": Gavaskar lauds Rohit Sharma's batting display against LSG

Sunil Gavaskar praises Rohit Sharma's focused 84-run knock off 44 balls as MI chase down 229 against LSG. The former skipper's impactful innings leads MI to a six-wicket win.

"The change in his game is clear: he now wants to bat deeper and leave a bigger impact. - Sunil Gavaskar"

Mumbai, May 5

Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in the IPL 2026 match on Monday, chasing down a massive target of 229 runs with aplomb as the former skipper Rohit Sharma played a match-winning knock of 84 runs at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The 39-year-old opener batter was making his return to the MI playing XI after missing a few matches due to injury, and he played an impactful knock in just 44 balls with the help of six fours and seven sixes.

Speaking on Star Sports' 'Amul Cricket Live', the former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar lauded Rohit Sharma's batting display against LSG.

"I have been watching Rohit Sharma closely over the last year. Ever since he was removed as captain in white-ball cricket and the IPL, he has focused more on his batting. He scored runs in the ODI series against Australia, did well in the home series, and now he is doing the same in the IPL. In the IPL, he usually scores 400 to 500 runs a season, but his knocks are often impactful. He may not have many 80-plus innings, but his 40 to 50-run starts give his team early momentum," said Gavaskar.

"The change in his game is clear: he now wants to bat deeper and leave a bigger impact. In this 84-run knock, we saw all the typical Rohit Sharma shots. The pull shot was on display. Short balls disappeared into the stands. Full deliveries were driven through the cover region. He also lofted long off with ease. Against left-arm spinner M Siddharth, he played down the ground, hitting against the turn. We saw a focused Rohit Sharma against LSG. If he continues this form, the Mumbai Indians will hurt the playoff hopes of many teams in the remaining matches," he further added.

Coming to the match, MI opted to bowl first after winning the toss and knocks from Nicholas Pooran (63 off 21 balls, with four and eight sixes), Mitchell Marsh (44 off 25 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and Himmat Singh (40* in 31 balls, with two fours and two sixes) took LSG to 228/5.

However, the opening stand of 143 runs between Ryan Rickelton (83 in 32 balls, with six fours and eight sixes) and Sharma helped MI make light work of the chase and completed the chase in 18.4 overs.

MI are at the ninth spot with three wins and seven losses, while LSG are at the bottom with two wins and seven losses.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Impactful knocks" - that's exactly what Rohit Sharma has always been about. He may not have a ton of centuries in IPL, but his 40s and 50s win matches. The 84 against LSG was a masterclass in chase management. MI still alive in the tournament? Never write off the Hitman! 🏏
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Vikram M
Respect to Gavaskar for acknowledging Rohit's role. But let's be honest - MI's bowling is what's letting them down. 228 runs conceded and you still win? Credit to the batters but the team needs to sort out its death bowling. Rohit's form is a silver lining though.
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Ananya R
That opening partnership of 143 between Rickelton and Rohit was breathtaking! Two 80+ scores in a 229 chase. Gavaskar's analysis is spot on - Rohit is batting deeper now. But I wish he would convert these starts into hundreds more often. Still, great comeback match after injury! 💙
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James A
As an Aussie, I've always admired Rohit's timing. Watching him play the pull shot when you know he's been struggling with fitness and form - that takes guts. Gavaskar's point about him focusing more on batting after losing captaincy is interesting. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise for Indian cricket.
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Siddharth J
Gavaskar's comment about Rohit wanting to bat deeper is key. The Hitman used to throw away starts after 30-40. Now he's playing match-winning knocks. 84 off 44 with 7 sixes at Wankhede - that

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