Rohit Sharma silenced critics with his first half-century of IPL 2025 powering Mumbai Indians MI to a dominant nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings CSK on Sunday. The opener who had scored just 82 runs in six previous innings smashed an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls anchoring MIrsquos chase of 177 with ease. Partnering with Suryakumar Yadav 68 off 30 the duo stitched a 114-run stand sealing victory with 26 balls to spare at a packed Wankhede Stadium. Viral Moment in the Stands Interestingly one of the matchrsquos most talked-about moments however came off the field as cameras captured Rohitrsquos wife Ritika Sajdeh wiping away tears and holding her closed fists to her chin in pride and relief as he reached his 33-ball fifty. The happiness of Ritika Sajdeh when Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav have won the match against CSK in this IPL 2025 ❤. pic.twitter.com/fndzeWuyxG mdash Jay Cricket. @Jay_Cricket12 April 20 2025 The happiness of Ritika Sajdeh when Rohit Sharma Surya have won the match. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/COGHkW9Dil mdash Tanuj @ImTanujSingh April 20 2025 The clip soon went viral and trended across social media resonating with fans familiar with her ritual of nervously watching his innings. CSKrsquos Fighting Total Falls Short Earlier CSK posted 176/5 fueled by Shivam Dubersquos 50 32 balls and Ravindra Jadejarsquos unbeaten 53 35 balls. Their 79-run fourth-wicket partnership revived the innings after a slow start while 18-year-old debutant Ayush Mhatre impressed with a 15-ball 32. In contrast Jadeja 1/18 was CSKrsquos sole wicket-taker unable to contain MIrsquos onslaught. ALSO READCan IPL survive without Kohli Rohit and Dhoni? The answer is for you to decide El Claacutesico Delivers Despite Low Standings Dubbed the IPLrsquos lsquoEl Clasico the high-voltage clash drew a full house despite both teams languishing at the bottom half of the table. However Rohitrsquos resurgence at a crucial juncture offers MI hope for a playoff push while CSKrsquos inconsistent campaign continues with possibilities of an exit before the playoffs now up for major discussions.