In a new milestone during the Indian Premier League, Rohit Sharma has surpassed MS Dhoni to become the Indian batter with the most sixes against a single franchise.
Record-Breaking Moment Against Delhi Capitals
Playing for Mumbai Indians against Delhi Capitals, Rohit Sharma hit his 51st six against the team, setting a new record for Indian players in IPL history.
He achieved the milestone during his innings of 35 runs off 26 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Previous Record Held by MS Dhoni
The previous record was held by MS Dhoni, who had struck 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru across his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings and earlier stints.
All-Time IPL Six Record Still With Chris Gayle
The overall IPL record for most sixes against a single team still belongs to Chris Gayle, who has dominated multiple franchises during his IPL career.
Rohit Sharma Nearing Another Milestone
With this knock, Rohit Sharma also edged closer to another landmark — becoming the first player to score 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He currently stands just short of the milestone.
Indian Batters Dominating the Six-Hitting Charts
Among Indian players, Rohit now tops the list for most sixes against a single IPL opponent, followed closely by MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.