Rohit Sharma becomes MI's highest six-hitter in IPL: Key stats
Veteran opener Rohit Sharma has added another jewel to his crown as he displaced Kieron Pollard as Mumbai Indians' highest six-hitter in the Indian Premier League. The dasher accomplished the milestone with his third maximum in Match 33 of the 2024 IPL against Punjab Kings in Chandigarh. Rohit finished with a 36-run knock from 25 balls. He hit three sixes during his knock.
Rohit displaces Pollard
Playing his 205th IPL game for MI, Rohit has now raced to 224 maximums, surpassing Pollard's tally of 223. Hardik Pandya (104) and Ishan Kishan (103) are the only other batters with 100-plus sixes for the team. Rohit is also MI's highest run-getter in the IPL as he boasts 5,338 runs at 29.98. He has 34 fifties and two centuries for MI.
Rohit owns second-most sixes in IPL
As mentioned, Rohit also owns the second-most sixes in the IPL. The former MI skipper, who has now raced to 275 maximums, is only behind Chris Gayle (357). Playing his 250th IPL match, Rohit has raced past 6,500 runs in the league (6,508). Rohit's tally includes 42 fifties in addition to two tons. The 36-year-old is the only batter with multiple centuries for MI.
Over 500 maximums in T20 cricket
Rohit recently became the first Indian batter to complete 500 sixes in T20 cricket. Playing his 433rd match in the format, the 36-year-old has now raced to 505 sixes. As per ESPNcricinfo, only Gayle (1,056), Pollard (860), Andre Russell (678), and Colin Munro (548) own more T20 sixes than Rohit. Rohit's tally of 190 sixes is the most for any batter in the T20Is.
Rohit owns 297 runs this season
Rohit has enjoyed a fine run in the ongoing season. He owns 297 runs at 49.50. His strike rate is 164.08. He has hammered 18 sixes and 30 fours. He scored a century against CSK in his preceding outing. Meanwhile, he owns 848 runs in 31 games against PBKS at an average and strike rate of 32.61 and 140.39 respectively (50s: 7).
Rohit shares an 81-run stand alongside Suryakumar Yadav
During his 36-run knock against the Kings, Rohit shared a pivotal stand alongside Suryakumar Yadav. After Ishan Kishan's dismissal early on, the two helped MI move along. 81 runs were added between the pair for the second wicket.
