After the Mumbai Indians beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in IPL 2025, former South African cricketer Mark Boucher thinks Rohit Sharma is due for a big inning soon. Boucher noted that Rohit was looking good while chasing 163 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, hitting 26 runs off 16 balls, including three sixes, before getting out to a catch off Pat Cummins during the powerplay. Ultimately, MI finished the chase in the 19th over, marking their second straight win.
Rohit really took it to the bowlers. He hit some classic sixes, big ones too. I liked his mindset; he put pressure on the bowlers and made room to score. Even though he was just past 30, I believe a big score is on the way, Boucher said on JioStar.
A key player in MI’s win was all-rounder Will Jacks, who took 2 wickets for just 14 runs in three overs and was MI’s top scorer with 36 runs off 26 balls. Will has faced some pressure early in the tournament, but he’s a real all-rounder and a lot more than just a part-time spinner, Boucher added.
He bowled really well and took some important wickets, which must have helped his confidence with the bat too. He’s capable of carrying this momentum and doing great things like he has with other teams and for England.
Boucher also talked about Hardik Pandya’s game, where he took 1-42 with the ball and scored 21 runs off just nine balls. Hardik is one of the best all-rounders around. When he plays well, the team tends to win.
I really like his new bowling role. He’s not only bowling in the powerplay but also tackling tough middle overs and picking up wickets there. That’s boosting his confidence, which shows in his batting when he finishes games.
Next, MI will aim for a third win in a row against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in what should be an exciting match at Wankhede on Sunday night.
