'Drop Rohit Sharma bhai': Fans react as MI batter's poor form continues, departs for 18 runs vs DC

In a must-win clash for Mumbai Indians (MI) against the unbeaten Delhi Capitals (DC), opener Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continued, as he managed just 18 runs off 12 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Interestingly, the 'Hitman' has crossed the 20-run mark only once in his last 11 IPL innings. In this match, his struggles continued as he faced Vipraj Nigam in the final over of the powerplay. Rohit attempted a sweep, missed, and was struck on the back leg. It looked plumb, and Delhi Capitals immediately opted for a review. Ball-tracking confirmed all three reds.

Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025

0 (4) vs CSK

8 (4) vs GT

13 (12) vs KKR

17 (9) vs RCB

18 (12) vs DC*

Fans react

Soon after his dismissal, social media ¡ª especially X (formerly known as Twitter) ¡ª was abuzz with reactions. Many fans criticised Rohit for his poor form, with some even calling for Mumbai Indians to drop him from the playing XI.

One said, "Evolution of being a Rohit Sharma fan: from 'never miss the initial first few overs, he'll start with a bang' to 'never miss the first few overs, he might get out'."

Evolution of being a Rohit Sharma fan: from ¡®never miss the initial first few overs, he¡¯ll start with a bang¡¯ to ¡®never miss the first few overs, he might get out.¡¯ #IPL2025 #DCvMI

¡ª Ashok Raghavan (@AshokRaghavan) April 13, 2025

Another said, "Drop Rohit Sharma bhai".

Drop Rohit Sharma bhai??...

¡ª Pervy Sage (@aisawaisaladka) April 13, 2025

One wrote, "'Contribution? Ha! The only thing he's contributing to is his bank account!" Rohit Sharma".

"Contribution? Ha! The only thing he's contributing to is his bank account!"
Rohit Sharma ??@ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/OLaf56etQv

¡ª Just a chill guy (@Deekshith2026) April 13, 2025

Another wrote, "and Mr Rohit Sharma has thrown away his wicket everyone!"

and Mr Rohit Sharma has thrown away his wicket everyone!

¡ª adi (@thfcadi) April 13, 2025

Teams

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Subs: Darshan Nalkande, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Subs: Corbin Bosch, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Karn Sharma

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