Pune: Ever since taking over the Mumbai Indians captaincy midway through the 2013 IPL season, Rohit Sharma has been a genuine match winner for his side. Be it batting first, or during a chase, Rohit has been the backbone of a Mumbai Indians’ victory on numerous occasions.

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the IPL T20 match between the Rising Pune Supergiants and the Mumbai Indians at the Maharashtra Cricket Association's International Stadium in Pune on Sunday. Pic/AFP

Yesterday evening at the MCA stadium against Rising Pune Supergiants here was no different, as the Mumbai Indians’ Hitman once again produced a gem of a knock (85 not out off 60 balls) to see his side home with eight wickets and nine balls to spare.