Rohit Sharma Shines in IPL Return, Sets New Records
Irfan Pathan Applauds Rohit Sharma's Performance
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed his admiration for Rohit Sharma following his impressive comeback in the IPL. Rohit showcased his exceptional skills with a stunning innings of 78 runs off just 38 balls, which included six boundaries and six sixes, leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) to a remarkable victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Pathan highlighted that Rohit's transformation at this point in his career serves as a source of inspiration for many players. Despite facing criticism for his weight in the past, Rohit has dedicated himself to improving his fitness, and his current form reflects that hard work. Pathan noted, "Rohit Sharma redefining himself at this stage of his career is truly inspiring. His rapid half-century, achieved in just 38 balls, speaks volumes about his mindset. It's elite performance," he shared on X.
Rohit Sharma Sets New Milestones
Rohit Sharma Creates History
During his explosive innings, Rohit set several records, becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 550 sixes in T20 cricket. The all-time record for the most sixes in T20 internationals is held by Chris Gayle, who hit 1056 sixes in 463 matches from 2005 to 2022. Kieron Pollard follows him with 982 sixes in 735 matches.
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | MATCHES | RUNS | SIXES |
| Chris Gayle | West Indies | 463 | 14,562 | 1056 |
| Kieron Pollard | West Indies | 735 | 14,482 | 982 |
| Andre Russell | West Indies | 590 | 9636 | 784 |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 443 | 10,371 | 712 |
| Alex Hales | England | 528 | 14,449 | 595 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 493 | 13,845 | 593 |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | 463 | 11,822 | 582 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 503 | 10,986 | 571 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 464 | 12,326 | 553* |
| David Miller | South Africa | 557 | 11,885 | 541 |
Additionally, Rohit holds the record for the most runs scored against a single team in IPL history, amassing 1161 runs in 36 matches against KKR while playing for both the Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who scored 1160 runs in 36 matches against the Chennai Super Kings.