In a high-octane clash at Wankhede Stadium, Rohit Sharma delivered a match-winning performance that etched his name deeper into IPL history. Scoring a brilliant 76 off 45 balls in Mumbai Indians’ emphatic win over Chennai Super Kings, Rohit not only claimed the Player of the Match award but also surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history.
🔝 Top 3 IPL Run-Scorers (as of now):
- Virat Kohli
🏏 8,326 runs | 260 matches
📊 Avg: 39.27 | SR: 132.26
🌟 8 100s | 59 50s - Rohit Sharma
🏏 6,786 runs | 264 matches
📊 Avg: 29.63 | SR: 131.61
🌟 2 100s | 44 50s | 292 sixes - Shikhar Dhawan (Retired)
🏏 6,769 runs | 217 matches
📊 Avg: 35.18 | SR: 127.14
🌟 2 100s | 50 50s
👏 Legacy and Impact
- Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have been pillars at the top of India’s white-ball batting order for over a decade.
- Dhawan’s official retirement in August 2024 closed a glorious chapter in Indian cricket, and now, Rohit carries the torch forward in the IPL arena.
- Rohit’s 292 sixes also reinforce his place as one of the league’s most dangerous openers, combining power with composure.
🧠 Quick Stat:
- Despite playing fewer matches, Kohli holds a comfortable lead at the top, but Rohit’s form and fitness in 2025 could still make this an intriguing race over the next few seasons.
