Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli on this T20 tally: Stats
What's the story
Star Indian batter Rohit Sharma has added another feather to his cap.
Rohit has become only the second player with 6,000-plus runs for a team in T20 cricket. The Mumbai Indians batter reached the landmark in Match 50 of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.
As per ESPNcricinfo, no batter other than Rohit has even 4,000 T20 runs for MI.
Knock
Rohit slams fifty against RR
Rohit continues his fine form in the second half of IPL 2025.
He added a 116-run opening stand with Ryan Rickelton against RR, who elected to field.
Rohit slammed a 36-ball 53 (9 fours) before falling to Riyan Parag. The former MI skipper raced to his third half-century in the ongoing season.
He also raced past 6,900 runs in the IPL (6,921).
Milestone
Over 6,000 T20 runs for MI
According to Cricbuzz, Rohit has joined his compatriot Virat Kohli in terms of 6,000-plus T20 runs for a team.
The latter owns 8,871 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in T20 cricket. He is the only player with over 8,000 runs in the IPL.
Notably, Rohit owns 6,024 T20 runs for MI at 29.82. Notably, 5,751 of his runs for MI have come in IPL.
Journey
Rohit's journey with MI
Rohit joined MI in 2012 after playing the first three seasons for Deccan Chargers.
He became MI's captain midway through the 2013 season and led them to their maiden title. This was also Rohit's best season with the bat.
Under Rohit, MI won four more IPL titles, in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He also led MI to the 2013 Champions League T20 title.
Information
Second-most runs in IPL
In 267 IPL matches, Rohit now has 6,921 runs at an average of 29.83. His tally includes a strike-rate of 132. Rohit now has two tons and 46 half-centuries in the cash-rich league. He has the second-most IPL runs.