Following Mumbai Indians’ convincing 8-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium, a notable moment unfolded as team owner Nita Ambani was seen engaged in a serious conversation with former captain Rohit Sharma. The discussion came after another disappointing performance from Sharma, who managed only 13 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed by Andre Russell in the sixth over.
Mumbai Indians, having won the toss and elected to bowl first, dominated the match from the outset. Debutant pacer Ashwani Kumar made an immediate impact, claiming a remarkable 4-wicket haul that restricted KKR to a modest total of 116 runs. The chase was a breeze for Mumbai, who reached the target in just 12.5 overs, with 43 balls to spare.
The standout performer in the chase was Ryan Rickelton, who smashed an impressive 62 runs off 41 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. His innings set the tone for Mumbai’s comfortable victory. Suryakumar Yadav also contributed significantly, scoring an explosive 27 runs off just 9 balls, with 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Despite the team’s success, Rohit Sharma’s form remains a concern. His recent IPL 2025 performances have been lackluster, with scores of 0 and 8 in the previous matches against Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, respectively. Over his last 10 innings, Sharma has accumulated only 141 runs. Since 2022, he holds the unwanted record for the most dismissals inside the first six overs in the IPL, with 29 dismissals, surpassing Wriddhiman Saha’s 24.
The nature of the post-match discussion between Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma remains undisclosed, but the intensity of their conversation suggests a significant matter at hand. Meanwhile, Ryan Rickelton, who played a pivotal role in the chase, shared his thoughts on his IPL experience: “Yeah, nice to take those steps forward in my personal game. The last 12-18 months have been really promising for me. But the IPL is a new challenge and learning new things about this tournament as well as my game and hopefully, I kick on.”
Rickelton, experiencing his first tournament in India, also remarked on the unique environment: “It’s my first time in India. I missed all of South Africa’s tour in the past. Just the culture and how much they love the game. The conditions here are opening my eyes along the way. Hopefully, I can adapt my game accordingly and obviously try to be successful here.”