GT vs MI, Eliminator: Rohit Sharma scripts history, reaches triple century of sixes en route 7000 IPL runs

7 months ago 11

ARTICLE AD BOX

Rohit Sharma became the 2nd batter to smash 300 sixes in Indian Premier League. Rohit also became the 2nd batter after RCB's Virat Kohli to score 7000 runs in the league.

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma smashed his 300th six in Indian Premier League. Rohit is the first Indian and 2nd overall to hit 300 sixes in IPL.(AFP)

Rohit Sharma created history in Mumbai Indians' knockout game against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. The elegant opener became the 2nd batter in the history of IPL to smash 300 sixes. He also became the 2nd batter to cross 7000 runs in IPL. Rohit achieved the two landmarks at one go, sweeping Rashid Khan over the deep square leg boundary.

Most sixes in Indian Premier League

Chris Gayle—357 sixes (141 innings)

Rohit Sharma—300 sixes (266 innings)

Virat Kohli—291 sixes (258 innings)

MS Dhoni—264 sixes (242 innings)

AB de Villiers—251 sixes (170 innings)

Most runs in Indian Premier League

Virat Kohli - 8618 runs (258 innings)

Rohit Sharma - 7003 runs (266 innings)

Shikhar Dhawan - 6769 runs (221 innings)

David Warner - 6565 runs (184 innings)

Suresh Raina - 5528 runs (200 innings)

Rohit Sharma rides the luck

Rohit Sharma was dropped twice in the first three overs of the innings. He was dropped on 3 runs by Gerald Coetzee off the bowling of Prasidh Krishna at deep fine leg. Rohit Sharma miscued the pull shot, and the South African dropped a high catch.

Rohit was dropped on 12 by wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis, who was making his IPL debut. The Sri Lankan was late to react to the outside edge and spilled a straightforward chance.

Read Entire Article