Rohit Sharma becomes highest run-scorer in MI-CSK IPL matches: Stats
Rohit Sharma has become the highest run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches between arch-rivals Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. The dasher reached this landmark in Match 29 against CSK of IPL 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit surpassed Suresh Raina with his 11th run. Notably, Rohit scored an unbeaten century (105* off 63 balls). He smoked 11 fours and five sixes.
Rohit overtakes Raina
As mentioned, Rohit overtook veteran batter Raina to become the leading run-scorer in MI-CSK matches. Raina, also known as Mr. IPL, scored 710 runs for CSK against MI at a strike rate of 141.71 in his illustrious career. In MI colors, Rohit has now raced to 805 runs in 28 games against CSK at 32.20. The tally includes seven fifties besides a solitary ton.
Rohit is third on this list
It is worth noting that Shikhar Dhawan, who has played for a host of franchises, owns the most runs against both CSK and MI in the IPL. Notably, Rohit has the third-most IPL runs against CSK.
Rohit's overall IPL runs tally against CSK
Rohit, who surpassed Raina in terms of IPL runs in MI-CSK games, overall has 896 runs against the Yellow Army. The former MI skipper played for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers in his first few years.
Over 6,000 runs in IPL
Rohit is one of only four players with over 6,000 runs in the IPL, India's premier T20 league. Playing his 249th IPL match, Rohit has raced to 6,472 runs, averaging 30.01. The tally includes 42 fifties besides two tons. During the course of his knock, Rohit also became the first batter to accomplish 5,500 runs in MI colors (now 5,575).
Rohit's efforts go in vain
CSK managed 206/4 as Ruturaj Gaikwad smoked 69 and added 90 runs alongside Shivam Dube, who made 66*. MI openers Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 70 runs before Matheesha Pathirana took two wickets in the same over. Rohit rebuilt the innings with a 50-run stand with Tilak Varma (31). Although centurion Rohit continued to bat well at one end, MI were restricted to 186/6.
