Is this the comeback of the season? Or should we just call it The Hitman Show? From bottom to top to back-to-back run chases — Mumbai Indians have flipped the switch, and at the centre of it all is Rohit Sharma, reminding us why he’s called the Hitman.
Two fifties. Two run chases. One legend. 76(45) vs CSK. 70(46) vs SRH. In two must-win games, Rohit Sharma delivered like only a seasoned giant can. When he’s in the zone and survives the first six overs, honestly, just pray if you’re the opposition.
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This isn’t just form. This is Rohit Sharma reclaiming his aura. Clean striking, effortless timing, vintage mindset — this is the Hitman we missed.
But let’s talk about what SRH fans really felt — disappointed and let down. Once again, the top order collapsed brutally.
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Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma — both gone early, offering no resistance when it mattered most.
SRH were reeling at 24/4 in the powerplay — the lowest in this IPL season. That’s not a bad start. That’s a disaster.
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And to add salt to the wound? Captain Pat Cummins went wicketless. No breakthroughs, no spark — just pressure piling up on bowlers who were already defending a modest total.
Thank God for Heinrich Klaasen — 71 off 44, fighting like it was a final. Abhinav Manohar supported brilliantly with 43, and together they put up 99 runs that saved SRH from complete embarrassment.
But 143 was never enough. Trent Boult tore through the batting like a cheat code — 4 wickets, ice-cold execution. And then came SKY — 40(19)*, all flair and finesse. The game was done before SRH could even blink.
And that final dropped catch by Nitish Reddy? Ouch. It summed up SRH’s night: fumbles, missed chances, and not enough fight.
Online, fans weren’t buying it. “Fixed match,” many shouted. From Ishan Kishan’s questionable acting, to umpire decisions, to an MI team that looked too relaxed — the internet had a field day.
Was it poor execution or something deeper? This was SRH’s sixth loss in eight games. At this point, playoff hopes are on life support. There’s heart in this team — Klaasen, Abhinav, even Cummins with his leadership — but the balance is off, the top order’s unreliable, and game plans feel shaky.
And let’s be honest — the vibe around the team hasn’t helped either. In Hyderabad, whenever there’s a home game, it’s all pub outings, influencer photoshoots, and media buzz — but where is the cricketing seriousness?
There’s no visible aggression, no sense of urgency, and the batters look clueless about game situations.
As fans, we love and respect every SRH player, but what hurts most is the lack of passion. We don’t see a team that’s hurting after a loss — and that’s heartbreaking.
MI are back. Four wins in a row. Rohit Sharma is shining. Meanwhile, SRH are searching — for consistency, for partnerships, for answers.
