Rohit Sharma MI vs CSK (AFP)
After a commanding win over Gujarat Titans, the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are set to lock horns with their arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings. The El Clásico of the IPL, MI vs CSK, is set to take place on the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night.
It was a happy night for MI fans when Hardik Pandya & co. finally broke the losing streak on April 20th. MI defeated GT by a massive 99-run margin, driven by Tilak Varma’s maiden IPL century (101* off 45 balls) and a dominant bowling performance that bowled the Shubman Gill-led Titans out for 100.
Varma’s run-fest propelled MI to 199/5 after an early batting collapse. Moreover, Ashwani Kumar's 4/24 and Jasprit Bumrah's early wickets crushed GT's chase. Thus, back to winning ways, MI would like to take full advantage in the upcoming home game against Chennai Super Kings.
However, the big question remains Rohit Sharma’s fitness, with fans wondering whether the ‘Hitman’ will play today’s MI vs CSK IPL 2026 match.
What happened to Rohit Sharma? Latest Injury Update
Former MI captain Rohit Sharma sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians on April 12. While batting, Sharma was seen experiencing discomfort in his hamstring, which also raised questions about his fitness for the upcoming matches of the team.
Rohit Sharma recently missed his team’s IPL 2026 game against Punjab Kings in Mumbai due to a hamstring injury.
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Mumbai Indians bowling coach Paras Mhambrey provided a huge update on Rohit Sharma, stating that he is fit ahead of the match against PBKS. However, he did not give a clear indication as to whether the 38-year-old will play further IPL 2026 matches.
Moreover, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya had said during the toss against Punjab Kings that Rohit Sharma would miss at least a couple of games. “Rohit misses out, he’ll take a couple of games to see where he is,” he had said.
Now, it will be interesting to see whether the former Indian captain makes a return to the field or not.
Will Rohit Sharma play today’s IPL match vs CSK?
Rohit Sharma is expected to return to MI's playing XI in their IPL 2026 match today against Chennai Super Kings. After missing the previous match against Punjab Kings due to a hamstring injury, reports indicate he is likely to play in the crucial matchup at Wankhede Stadium.
Notably, the MI management will most likely use Sharma as an impact player and rest the batter during their bowling innings.
Rohit Sharma’s IPL 2026 at a glance
The most successful MI captain, Rohit Sharma, entered the IPL 2026 in rejuvenated form, adopting a "leaner and more savage" approach. He started the season strongly with 137 runs in 4 matches at a 165+ strike rate, including a blazing 78 off 38 balls against KKR, before facing minor injury concerns.
His best performance came against Kolkata Knight Riders; he played a match-winning 78 off 38 balls at a strike-rate of 205.26.
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