Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said the defending champions “badly needed” the win over Rajasthan Royals after a couple of reverses in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Opener Quinton de Kock struck form with a blistering 50-ball 70 as Mumbai Indians got the better of Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the day’s first match here. Krunal Pandya blazed away to 39 off 26 balls.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma. Pic/AFP