Rohit Sharma's 'Don't watch my innings' joke has the whole of India laughing — Watch

Mumbai Indians kept their IPL 2026 campaign alive with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring clash at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. Chasing a challenging target of 201, MI reached 205/4 in 19.5 overs, thanks to a sensational unbeaten knock from Tilak Varma, who anchored the chase brilliantly with 75 runs off just 33 balls.

After the crucial encounter, former MI captain Rohit Sharma became the talk of social media following a viral comment. The veteran opener once again won hearts with his humility and sense of humour despite enduring a rare struggle with the bat.

Speaking to an MI coach after the match, Rohit hilariously downplayed his own contribution while heaping praise on the match-winning efforts of his teammates, especially Tilak Varma.

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What did Rohit Sharma actually say after the PBKS vs MI match?

Speaking to sidearm specialist Murtuza Hussain after the match, Rohit Sharma hilariously downplayed his own innings while praising the match-winning efforts of his teammates. The legendary Indian batter’s reaction perfectly reflected his humble and light-hearted personality.

“Unreal, unreal… mera innings mat dekhna lekin uska (Tilak) dekhna ek baar,” Rohit joked, leaving everyone around him in splits. The statement roughly translates to, “Don’t watch my innings, but make sure you watch his once,” as Rohit appeared to be referring to Tilak Varma’s sensational unbeaten knock under pressure.

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Notably, Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 off just 33 balls turned out to be the defining innings of the contest. The young left-hander played fearless cricket during the tense chase and once again showed why he is regarded as one of the Mumbai Indians’ brightest stars for the future.

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The 'Hitman' of India has always been admired by fans and the cricketing world for his calm personality, sharp sense of humour, and relaxed approach to the game. Over the years, the former Indian captain has often been seen keeping the Mumbai Indians dressing room lively with his funny comments, light-hearted jokes, and playful pranks with teammates.

Despite the Mumbai Indians’ successful chase against the Punjab Kings, Rohit endured a rare struggle with the bat. The former MI captain scored 25 runs off 26 deliveries and found it difficult to accelerate during the innings. As the pressure increased, MI’s middle-order stepped up brilliantly and guided the five-time champions over the line with just one ball remaining.

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What impressed fans even more was Rohit’s honest and humorous reaction after the match. Despite being one of the biggest stars in the team, he openly made fun of his own innings while highlighting the match-winning knock from Tilak Varma and the valuable cameo played by Will Jacks. Rohit’s candid post-match reaction quickly became a fan-favourite moment on social media, with many praising his humility, self-awareness, and team-first attitude.

Fans react: 'This Is Why We Love Rohit' — internet is flooded with responses

Rohit Sharma’s light-hearted reaction after the match quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans praising the veteran batter for his humility and honest attitude. Many users called his comment “pure Rohit Sharma behaviour,” while others admired how he chose to highlight Tilak Varma’s match-winning innings instead of focusing on himself. Here is how the fans reacted:

PBKS vs MI, Match 58, IPL 2026 – Brief Scorecard

• PBKS: 200/8 (Prabhsimran 57,  Omarzai 38; Shardul 4/39)
• MI: 205/4 ( Tilak 75*, Rickelton 48;  Omarzai 2/36)
• Result: MI won by 6 wickets

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