Rohit Sharma Becomes Second-Highest Run-Getter in IPL History, Surpasses Shikhar Dhawan

‘Hitman’ leaps to No. 2 in the all-time IPL run charts after a vintage unbeaten 76* against CSK at Wankhede, now only behind Virat Kohli.

📍 Mumbai | April 21, 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI) veteran and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma etched another milestone into his illustrious IPL career as he became the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, overtaking Shikhar Dhawan during MI’s clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede on Sunday.

The 36-year-old opener showcased a vintage masterclass, smashing an unbeaten 76 off 45 balls, which powered MI to a thumping nine-wicket win over their arch-rivals. The knock, studded with 4 fours and 6 sixes, came at a strike rate of 168.89 and marked his first half-century of the season.


📊 Updated All-Time IPL Run-Scorers Chart

  1. Virat Kohli – 8,326 runs | Avg: 39.27 | SR: 132.26 | 8 100s, 59 50s
  2. Rohit Sharma – 6,786 runs | Avg: 29.63 | SR: 131.61 | 2 100s, 44 50s
  3. Shikhar Dhawan – 6,769 runs | Avg: 35.25 | SR: 127.30 | 2 100s, 51 50s

Rohit’s milestone came in his 264th IPL appearance and 259th innings, adding another feather to his cap alongside five IPL titles with MI.


📈 Rohit’s IPL 2025 Season So Far

  • Matches: 7
  • Runs: 158
  • Average: 26.33
  • Strike Rate: 154.90
  • 50s: 1 (Best: 76*)

Though the runs hadn’t come consistently this season, Sunday’s performance could signal the start of a big turnaround for the Mumbai captain in blue.


🏏 Match Summary: MI vs CSK – IPL 2025 Match 38

🔸 First Innings – CSK: 176/5 (20 overs)

  • Ravindra Jadeja – 53* (35)
  • Shivam Dube – 50 (32)
  • Ayush Mhatre – 32 (15)
  • Jasprit Bumrah – 2/25 (4)

🔹 Second Innings – MI: 177/1 in 15.4 overs

  • Rohit Sharma – 76* (45)
  • Suryakumar Yadav – 68* (30)
  • Ryan Rickelton – 24 (19)

Chasing 177, Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive unbeaten partnership of 114 runs ensured MI romped home with ease, wrapping up the match in just 15.4 overs.


📌 Points Table Update

  • Mumbai Indians (MI): 6th place | 4 wins | 4 losses | 8 points
  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK): 10th place | 2 wins | 6 losses | 4 points

MI’s emphatic win keeps them in the playoff race, while CSK’s campaign continues to spiral.


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