Surya Outscore Dube

(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Rohit Sharma scored his first half-century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, in his eighth innings, and Suryakumar Yadav blazed to a typically belligerent fifty as Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets in the season's second El Clasico at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday, claiming their first victory over their nemesis in five attempts.

"Today I wanted to hit the ball, but it was also important to hold the shape and extend the arms. And then, if the ball is in the arc, I wanted to try what I always do. It has not been happening consistently, but I am not going to doubt myself," said Rohit. He said the most satisfying aspect of the match for him was to stay put and finish it. He also said the Mumbai Indians are peaking at the right time with three wins on a trot. "The satisfying part was to finish the game.