Two milestones, one statement knock — Rohit Sharma’s 70 against SRH not only powered MI to a much-needed win but also saw him cross 12,000 T20 runs and become the franchise’s top six-hitter ever.
Hit-Man scored a fluent 70 off 46 balls, laced with 8 boundaries and 3 sixes, helping his side comfortably chase down a target of 144.
In the process, Rohit joined an elite club of T20 legends by surpassing the 12,000-run milestone in the shortest format of the game. He reached the landmark when he got to 12 in the innings, becoming only the third player ever to do so after Chris Gayle (14,562 runs in 463 matches) and Virat Kohli (13,208 runs in 407 matches). Rohit achieved the feat in his 456th T20 appearance.
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It was a vintage Rohit knock — confident, composed, and aggressive when needed. Even after the early dismissal of Ryan Rickelton, the opener didn’t change his approach. He got off to a quick start, reaching 25 off just 12 balls, before shifting gears to ensure MI remained in control throughout the chase. Though he was dismissed in slightly unlucky fashion, his contribution had already put the game firmly in MI’s grip.
Rohit also etched his name in Mumbai Indians’ record books by going past Kieron Pollard to become the franchise’s leading six-hitter in IPL history. With three sixes on the night, his tally now stands at 260, edging ahead of Pollard’s 258.
Rohit's resurgence at the top of the order comes at a crucial time for Mumbai Indians, who are climbing up the points table with renewed confidence and now have a serious shot at securing a playoff spot.
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