Rohit Sharma was the standout performer of the Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match yesterday (April 20) at the Wankhede Stadium. CSK bowlers were looking puzzled as the former MI skipper was playing shots so fluently that a decent 177-run target seemed like a small target. 

With the help of Rohit's unbeaten 76, the five-time IPL-winning side wrapped up the match with 9 wickets in hand and 26 balls left. For his clinical performance, Sharma achieved another award after the match. The entire Mumbai Indians dressing room applauds in the hour of their star batter's glory. 

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first after winning the toss. In the last match at Wankhede stadium, the surface of the pitch was unusual. Wankhede has several records of producing high-scoring matches, but this time, things look different. Bowlers get some help from the yard to destabilize opponent batters. 

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Despite Ayush Mhatre's blazing innings, Chennai Super Kings got only 176 in 20 overs. In the same pitch, when Mumbai Indians, especially Rohit Sharma, came to bat, CSK bowlers hardly showed any positive sign of a counterattack. Rohit, along with Suryakumar Yadav (68*), took their team safely home.

Watch the MI dressing room atmosphere here: 

A maverick performance from our 𝐌𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐎 😎🔥#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/xoXf5iEeRW

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 21, 2025

What is the Maverick award Rohit got after the match?

In sports, especially in cricket, a cricketer is called a maverick when he or she has his or her own style of play, unique moves, ability to produce the best outcome under pressure, and delivers a brilliant knock by breaking all barriers. Rohit Sharma, with his exclusive batting style, ticks all the boxes. From the beginning of the IPL 2025, he was struggling to achieve his best touch; pressure was mounting. Instead of taking a defensive approach, Rohit chose the route to destruction to summon his inner devil.