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Rohit Sharma: Five IPL Knocks to Remember

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Rohit Sharma has produced many unforgettable innings in IPL history, showing his class as both a captain and a top-order batter. From calm rescue knocks to explosive match-changing centuries, he has played key roles in big games across different seasons. 

Whether setting targets or chasing under pressure, Rohit’s timing, control, and smart shot selection have helped the Mumbai Indians win crucial matches and titles. These innings highlight how he can shift momentum and dominate strong bowling attacks on big stages.

Rohit Sharma’s Memorable 109 not out vs Kolkata Knight Riders 

The IPL 2012 season match between the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, during the league stage of the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League that year.

Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock, scoring 109 not out off 60 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes, building a huge 167-run partnership with Herschelle Gibbs and batting with control plus attacking shots throughout the innings.

Mumbai Indians scored 182 for 1 in 20 overs, and Kolkata Knight Riders fell short in the chase, so Mumbai Indians won the match by 27 runs comfortably in the end.

Rohit Sharma’s Match-Winning 105 not out vs Chennai Super Kings 

The IPL 2024 league match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings was played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, featuring a high-scoring and exciting contest that night there overall.

Rohit Sharma played a superb captain’s knock, scoring 105 not out from 63 balls with clean timing and power hitting, smashing eleven fours and five sixes, carrying Mumbai’s chase almost alone till the final over under heavy pressure there too.

Chennai Super Kings scored 206 for four and Mumbai Indians reached 186 for six, so CSK won by 20 runs despite Rohit’s fighting unbeaten century effort in the end there.

Rohit Sharma’s Sensational 98 not out vs Kolkata Knight Riders 

The IPL 2015 opening match between the Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, during the first league game of the eighth edition season that year.

Rohit Sharma played a brilliant rescue innings, scoring 98 not out off 65 balls, controlling the innings after early wickets, mixing smart singles with powerful shots, and keeping the Mumbai Indians competitive till the final overs.

Mumbai Indians scored 168 for 3, but Kolkata Knight Riders chased the target easily and won by 7 wickets, so Rohit’s big knock came in a losing cause despite his strong effort.

Rohit Sharma’s Powerful 94 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore 

The IPL 2018 league match between the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore was played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, during the eleventh edition season in the early tournament stage that year.

Rohit Sharma played a powerful captain’s knock, scoring 94 off 52 balls with attacking shots all around the ground, building momentum after early wickets and leading the batting with confidence and smart strike control throughout the innings.

Mumbai Indians scored 213 for 6, while Royal Challengers Bangalore reached 167 for 8, so Mumbai won by 46 runs as their bowlers controlled the chase despite Kohli’s unbeaten fighting innings.

Rohit Sharma’s Dominant 50 vs Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2015 Final between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, during the title match of the eighth edition season to decide the tournament champion team.

Rohit Sharma played a fast captain’s innings, scoring 50 off 26 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, attacking early after a wicket and adding a 119-run partnership with Lendl Simmons to set the match tempo.

Mumbai Indians scored 202 for 5, and Chennai Super Kings could not keep up in the chase, finishing well short, so Mumbai Indians won by 41 runs and lifted their second IPL trophy.

Rohit’s Top-Class Innings to be Remembered 

Match Rohit Sharma Score
vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2012) 109* (60)
vs Chennai Super Kings (2024) 105* (63)
vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2015) 98* (65)
vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2018) 94 (52)
vs Chennai Super Kings – Final (2015) 50 (26)

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