Mumbai Indians Captain Hits 224 Sixes, Breaking IPL Record
In an exciting IPL encounter at Punjab’s home ground, Mumbai Indians’ captain, Rohit Sharma, marked a significant milestone by playing his 250th IPL match. The game was not only notable for its celebratory ambiance but also for Sharma’s remarkable achievement as he surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the player with the most sixes for Mumbai Indians in the IPL history.
DESK – The match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians showcased an intense showdown where Rohit Sharma took center stage.
During his innings, Sharma scored 36 runs off 25 balls, which included 2 fours and 3 sixes.
This performance allowed him to achieve a record-breaking total of 224 sixes, edging past the former record holder, Kieron Pollard, who had 223 sixes.
Following Sharma and Pollard in the list of top six hitters for Mumbai Indians are Hardik Pandya with 105, Ishan Kishan with 103, and Suryakumar Yadav with 98.
Record Achievements
Rohit Sharma’s efforts in this match also saw him surpassing 6500 runs in his IPL career, bringing his total to 6508 runs.
This makes him the fourth player in IPL history to achieve over 6500 runs, joining the ranks of Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner.
Kohli leads this prestigious list with 7624 runs, followed by Dhawan with 6769 runs, and Warner closely behind Sharma with 6563 runs.
Reflecting on his journey and achievements, Sharma stated, "Every match is an opportunity to set new benchmarks. I am grateful for the journey so far and look forward to many more."
His performance highlights his pivotal role in the team and underscores his continued impact in the IPL.
