In cricket, they say form is temporary but class is permanent — and Mumbai Indians have just reminded the world why they are five-time champions.
IPL 2025 was looking like a forgettable season for MI. Fans were restless, the captain was under fire and they were at No. 9 on April 12. Fast forward to May 1 and here they are — No. 1 on the points table.
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Six wins on the trot, playing with the swagger and fire that defines champion teams. What changed? Everything.
On Thursday, MI didn’t just beat Rajasthan Royals, they smashed them — by 100 runs. It wasn’t just a win, it was a message to the rest of the league. 217/2 on a tricky Jaipur pitch and then a bowling masterclass that skittled out the Royals for 117.
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And in the middle of all this carnage stood Rohit Sharma, as calm as ever, reaching a historic milestone — the first MI player to cross 6000 IPL runs. A legacy moment for the Hitman, perfectly timed during MI’s resurrection.
The turnaround began at the top. Ryan Rickelton, the stylish South African, brought flair and aggression, while Rohit brought class and calm.
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The duo’s 116-run opening stand laid the foundation for MI’s onslaught. Rickelton smashed 61 off 38, Rohit crafted 53 off 36 — and the fireworks didn’t stop there.
Enter Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, both smashing 48 off 23 in tandem. It was vintage MI — fearless, explosive and unapologetically dominant.
And with the ball, it was Karn Sharma and Trent Boult who turned destroyers-in-chief, sharing six wickets between them.
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room — Hardik Pandya’s captaincy saga. Booed at Wankhede, doubted by experts and under the scanner all season, Hardik has turned the tide spectacularly.
He’s letting his bat do the talking, leading with heart and most importantly — winning.
There’s a visible shift in body language. This isn’t just a team winning — it’s a team clicking, trusting and fighting for each other.
The storm has passed and Hardik now looks every bit the leader Mumbai needs.
What MI have done is not just rare — it’s remarkable. From No. 9 to No. 1 in less than three weeks, this is a dream come true.
They have re-written the script, silenced the critics and turned IPL 2025 on its head.
Playoffs are around the corner and MI have not only saved their season but have become the team to fear again.
April 12: No. 9, May 1: No. 1.
From wooden spoon to winning streak — MI are back and they mean it.
