Piyush Chawla attributes MI’s playoff push to seasoned comebacks, while Matthew Hayden lauds Rohit’s composed 70-run knock that dismantled SRH’s hopes
New Delhi, April 24:
Mumbai Indians have stormed back into IPL 2025 contention with their fourth consecutive win, this time overpowering Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in dominant fashion. Former cricketers Piyush Chawla and Matthew Hayden dissected the resurgence, spotlighting Rohit Sharma’s return to form, Suryakumar Yadav’s finishing flair, and the franchise’s seasoned ability to bounce back under pressure.
🔁 “MI Know How to Come Back”: Piyush Chawla
Speaking on JioHotstar, Chawla credited Mumbai’s turnaround to their history of thriving under adversity.
“They are on a roll. Every win has been convincing—batters are dominating, bowlers are clinical, and the middle-order hasn’t even been needed yet. That’s a great sign,” he said.
He emphasized Rohit Sharma’s back-to-back fifties and Hardik Pandya’s all-round form, noting the impact of leadership and momentum.
“Earlier, there were concerns about Rohit. But now he’s stepped up, and Hardik’s confidence is showing in his captaincy.”
🎯 Rohit’s Controlled Assault Draws Hayden’s Praise
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden called Rohit’s 70 off 46 balls a “well-measured” knock.
“It was about tempo. Rohit played with power, vision, and control. Mumbai knew they had a modest target, and he paced the innings perfectly. It was commanding cricket,” Hayden remarked.
With eight boundaries and three sixes, Rohit was the architect of a chase that never looked out of hand—cementing his role as MI’s anchor and aggressor.
💥 SKY Lights It Up
Suryakumar Yadav complemented Rohit with a typically flamboyant 40* off 19 balls, peppered with unorthodox flair and finesse.
“He looked like the SKY we all admire—calm, confident, and clinical. He took a few balls to settle, then unleashed his range with sweeps and lofts,” said Chawla.
Their 53-run stand sealed the game with 26 balls remaining, a performance that sent a warning to other playoff hopefuls.
🔥 Momentum Rising
With Trent Boult’s 4/26 and Pandya’s leadership, MI are peaking at the right time. From bottom-dwellers to title threats, the five-time champions are now third on the points table—their resurgence anchored by experience and timely individual brilliance.
As Chawla summed it up:
“Mumbai Indians are back. And when they’re in this mood, they’re hard to stop.”