Rohit Sharma has made history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 300 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved this milestone during the IPL 2025 Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur, with the landmark six coming off Rashid Khan. This six also took him past 7000 career runs in the IPL, making him only the second player after Virat Kohli to reach this run tally in the league.
Rohit Sharma’s Major Achievements in IPL
Record-Breaking Batting Feats
- Rohit Sharma is only the second player in IPL history to surpass 7,000 runs, joining Virat Kohli in this elite club. He reached this milestone during the 2025 IPL Eliminator with a commanding 81-run knock against Gujarat Titans.
- He is the first Indian and only the second player overall (after Chris Gayle) to hit 300 sixes in the IPL. This makes him the only player in the world to achieve the double of 7,000 runs and 300 sixes in IPL history.
- Rohit has scored 47 IPL half-centuries and has consistently maintained a batting average close to 30 across 271 matches.
Leadership and Titles
- Rohit won his first IPL title with the Deccan Chargers in 2009.
- After joining Mumbai Indians in 2011, he became captain and led the franchise to five IPL championships: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
- Under his captaincy, Mumbai Indians also won the now-defunct Champions League Twenty20 in 2013.
Other Notable Achievements
- Rohit Sharma is recognized for his aggressive flair and ability to perform in high-pressure playoff matches, including helping Mumbai Indians post their highest-ever powerplay score in an IPL playoff during the 2025 Eliminator.
- He is the fastest to 7,000 IPL runs in terms of balls faced, reaching the mark in 5,303 deliveries.
- Over his IPL career, he has hit more than 630 fours and nearly 300 sixes, underlining his status as one of the league’s most destructive batters.
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Rohit Sharma’s legacy in the IPL is defined by his run-scoring consistency, power-hitting, and unmatched leadership, making him one of the most successful and influential players in the tournament’s history.
This milestone cements Rohit Sharma’s legacy as one of the most explosive and consistent batsmen in IPL history, showcasing his power-hitting and longevity across 17 seasons since the league’s inception in 2008.
