Rohit Sharma is one of the best players to represent India. He is one of the three Indian captains to win the World Cup event. Rohit made his international debut in 2007 during the inaugural T20 World Cup and has been active in the Indian Premier League since the very first edition in 2008. In his IPL career so far, Rohit has played for two IPL teams, Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians.
He has won the IPL title for both teams. His stature in the IPL is also very huge because of the success he has had with MI as a captain. Rohit Sharma has won the most IPL titles as captain in history and also holds some incredible records in this league. In this article, we will talk about some amazing records held by Rohit Sharma in the IPL.
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List of Amazing Records held by Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League
Joint-most IPL Titles: Rohit Sharma holds the record for joint most IPL wins as captain. He and MS Dhoni have won five titles as captains. Rohit became the MI captain in 2013 and led the team to their maiden title. Under his captaincy, MI has won the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 editions.
Most titles won by a Player: Before joining Mumbai Indians in 2011, Rohit Sharma was part of Deccan Chargers between 2008 and 2010. He won the 2009 Deccan under the leadership of Adam Gilchrist. Overall, he has won six IPL titles in his career, which is the joint-most for a player.
Most IPL sixes by an Indian: Famously known as “Hitman,” Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes in international cricket. But he has also hit the most IPL sixes by an indian. He has hit 280 sixes in 252 matches and is only behind Chris Gayle (357).
Most runs for MI: The former MI captain has been part of Mumbai franchise since 2011. He has played 221 matches and scored 5731 runs at an average and strike rate of 29.39 and 161.50, respectively. He has also scored two centuries and 36 half-centuries.
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Most 50s by an Indian: Overall, Rohit Sharma has played 257 matches and scored 6628 runs (third-most) with 2 centuries and 43 half-centuries. Rohit’s 43 half-centuries are the third-most by an Indian batter in the IPL. He is behind Virat Kohli (55) and Shikhar Dhawan (51).
Only Player with Hat-trick and Century in IPL: Rohit Sharma is a fabulous batter, but in his initial days he used to roll his arm over quite frequently. He has an IPL hat-trick to his name. He took 4/6, including a hat-trick against MI in 2009, and has two centuries as well. He is the only player with this feat.
Most runs vs KKR by an Indian: Rohit Sharma also holds the record for most runs by an Indian against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. He has played 34 matches against them and scored 1070 runs with one century and six half-centuries.
