Rohit Sharma becomes second Indian with 12,500 T20 runs: Stats
What's the story
Rohit Sharma has become the second Indian to complete 12,500 runs in T20s. The Mumbai Indians (MI) batter accomplished the milestone with his ninth run against Punjab Kings in Match 58 of IPL 2026 at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala. Rohit became just the ninth batter to attain this feat in T20 cricket. Notably, Rohit scored 25 runs against PBKS in a chase of 201.
Runs
Rohit joins these legends in terms of 12,500 T20 runs
As per ESPNcricinfo, Rohit now owns 12,516 runs in 470 T20s (457 innings). In a stellar career, the 39-year-old has smoked eight tons and 84 fifties. Chris Gayle (14,562), Kieron Pollard (14,482), Alex Hales (14,449), David Warner (14,284), Jos Buttler (14,200), Virat Kohli (14,027), Shoaib Malik (13,571), and James Vince (13,128) are ahead of Rohit in terms of runs in the format.
IPL journey
Second-most runs in IPL
7,314 of Rohit's T20 runs have come in the IPL. He is presently the second-highest run-scorer in the cash-rich league, only behind his compatriot Kohli (9,145). Rohit has featured in 279 IPL matches, averaging 30.09. The tally includes two tons and 49 half-centuries. Besides winning an IPL title with Deccan Chargers, Rohit has led MI to five honors.
Internationals
Over 4,000 runs in T20Is
In 2024, Rohit retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the ICC T20 World Cup. To date, he is one of only four men with 4,000-plus runs in T20Is, the other being Kohli, Buttler, and Babar Azam. He bowed out with 4,231 runs from 159 T20Is at 32.05. His tally includes five tons, the joint-most with Glenn Maxwell.