Rohit Sharma Shows His Class Once Again with a Match-Winning Knock in IPL 2025
Rohit Sharma reminded fans of his batting brilliance once more, smashing a superb half-century in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans. The former Mumbai Indians skipper led from the front with an outstanding 81 off just 50 balls, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.
With this performance, Rohit continued to strengthen his legacy in the IPL. He now holds the most Player of the Match awards among Indian players and is third overall on the all-time list.
| Player | Teams Played For | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | DC, RCB | 25 |
| Chris Gayle | KKR, RCB, PBKS | 22 |
| Rohit Sharma | DC, MI | 21 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 19 |
| David Warner | DC, SRH | 18 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK, RPS | 18 |
| Shane Watson | RR, RCB, CSK | 16 |
| Yusuf Pathan | RR, KKR, SRH | 16 |
| Suresh Raina | CSK, GL | 14 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 14 |
Rohit now sits just behind AB de Villiers (25) and Chris Gayle (22) in the all-time Player of the Match tally. Among Indian players, Virat Kohli follows with 19, trailed by legends like MS Dhoni (18), Yusuf Pathan (16), and Suresh Raina (14).
The Player of the Match award honors a standout individual performance—be it with bat, ball, or an all-round display—that significantly impacts the outcome of a game.
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