Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians Exit Leaves Arjun Tendulkar Stunned; Legend Bids Farewell as IPL 2025 Hopes Fade
Sayuri YukiRohit Sharma departed from the Mumbai Indians camp after the team’s loss to Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2.
Mumbai Indians Exit IPL 2025 After Spirited Run
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 campaign ended in heartbreak as they fell to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad. Set a target of 205, the five-time champions were undone by a sensational unbeaten 87 off 41 balls from Shreyas Iyer, which propelled PBKS into their second IPL final. Despite the loss, MI’s journey this season was anything but forgettable.
True to their tradition, Mumbai began the season slowly, managing only one win in their first four matches. But a thrilling final-over win against Delhi Capitals in the capital sparked a revival. Led by the experienced core of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and skipper Hardik Pandya, MI strung together six consecutive wins, clawing their way back into playoff contention.
Their dream of a sixth IPL crown stayed alive with a commanding Eliminator victory over Gujarat Titans. However, Punjab’s dominant chase in Qualifier 2 brought that dream to a close. After the loss, emotional farewells followed at the airport, with a heartfelt moment between Rohit Sharma and Arjun Tendulkar going viral on social media. The scene marked not just the end of the season, but potentially the close of a memorable chapter in MI’s legacy.
Watch Rohit’s gesture
*The way Rohit Sharma is meeting everyone from Mumbai Indians players to the smallest support staff before going home.🥹💙
The most humble and down-to-earth man [@ImRo45](https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🐐 [pic.twitter.com/3cGUAbQoyY*](https://t.co/3cGUAbQoyY)
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) June 2, 2025
Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2025 season was a mix of struggle and resurgence. After a shaky start to the tournament, he rediscovered his touch with a stunning unbeaten 76 against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings. He carried that momentum into the next game, notching up another classy half-century with a 70-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rohit’s standout moment of the season came in the Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans, where he was named Player of the Match. Leading from the front, he hammered a brilliant 81 off just 50 balls, helping Mumbai Indians post an imposing total of 228/5. His form and leadership rekindled hopes of MI’s sixth title.
However, the joy was short-lived. In the crucial Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, Rohit failed to make an impact, falling cheaply for just 8. Despite his inconsistency, his contributions during the second half of the season played a significant role in Mumbai’s deep playoff run. As the team bowed out of IPL 2025, questions around Rohit’s future at the franchise grew louder—especially after emotional scenes at the airport suggested a possible farewell from the MI dressing room.
Jayawardene on defeat
In the aftermath of Mumbai Indians’ exit from IPL 2025, head coach Mahela Jayawardene shared a measured response—pride in the team’s resurgence mixed with disappointment at falling short in Qualifier 2. Speaking after the loss to Punjab Kings, Jayawardene acknowledged that MI might have underachieved slightly with the bat.
“I think we probably left a bit of runs on the park… but 200 was still a good score,” he said, referencing the mid-innings collapse triggered by the dismissals of Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav. “The execution was not up to our standards,” he admitted, noting that MI’s game plan faltered at crucial moments.
While MI’s innings was anchored by strong starts and a well-timed final push, it was Shreyas Iyer’s masterful unbeaten 87 that ultimately took the game away. Despite the loss, Jayawardene’s reflections highlighted a team that evolved, fought hard, and nearly pulled off another memorable playoff run.
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