In a historic moment for Indian cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians’ stalwart opener Rohit Sharma added another monumental achievement to his glittering career. During the IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Friday, May 30, the 37-year-old became the first Indian and only the second batter overall to hit 300 sixes in the IPL.
A Towering Six to Remember
The landmark moment arrived in the ninth over of MI’s innings when Rohit Sharma unleashed his trademark elegance against Gujarat Titans’ ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan. With a tossed-up delivery bowled on off-stump, Rohit got down on one knee, timed the ball to perfection, and sent it soaring over square leg for a massive six — a shot that not only lifted the crowd off their seats but also engraved his name deeper into IPL folklore.
Elite Company: Second Most Sixes in IPL History
With this achievement, Rohit now ranks second on the all-time list of IPL six-hitters, trailing only the legendary Chris Gayle, who leads the chart with 357 sixes in 142 matches. Here’s a quick glance at the top five six-hitters in IPL history:
- Chris Gayle – 357 sixes in 142 matches
- Rohit Sharma – 300* sixes in 271 matches
- Virat Kohli – 291 sixes in 166 matches
- MS Dhoni – 264 sixes in 278 matches
- AB de Villiers – 251 sixes in 251 matches
While Gayle’s record may still be a stretch, Rohit’s entry into this elite club reaffirms his place as one of the most dominant batters in T20 cricket, and undeniably, one of IPL’s greatest icons.
7,000 IPL Runs: Another Giant Milestone
As if reaching 300 sixes wasn’t enough, Rohit also crossed another significant milestone — becoming only the second batter in IPL history to reach 7,000 runs. His consistency, longevity, and match-winning ability have been hallmarks of his IPL journey, primarily as the face of Mumbai Indians for over a decade.
Here are the top five run-scorers in IPL history:
- Virat Kohli – 8618 runs in 258 innings
- Rohit Sharma – 7000* runs in 266 innings
- Shikhar Dhawan – 6769 runs in 221 innings
- David Warner – 6565 runs in 184 innings
- Suresh Raina – 5528 runs in 200 innings
Rohit’s run tally, combined with his six-hitting prowess, paints the picture of a complete T20 batter — someone who can anchor an innings and shift gears with ease when needed.
A Career Marked by Leadership and Brilliance
Rohit Sharma’s impact on the IPL is not just confined to numbers. Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians have lifted the IPL trophy five times, making them one of the most successful franchises in tournament history. Whether it’s leading from the front or playing the big innings on the big stage, Rohit has always been a dependable presence in the blue and gold.
His calm demeanor, tactical sharpness, and batting elegance have made him a fan favorite across India and the cricketing world.
A Night to Remember
Though the result of the Eliminator match was still pending at the time of writing, Rohit Sharma had already turned it into a night to remember. Achieving both 300 IPL sixes and 7,000 runs in a single game goes beyond mere numbers — it reflects his remarkable longevity, big-match temperament, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
As the IPL 2025 playoffs unfold, fans and cricket enthusiasts around the globe will be keenly watching if Rohit can carry his form forward and push Mumbai Indians closer to yet another title — possibly his sixth as captain.
For now, cricket fans can sit back and applaud one of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers — Rohit Sharma, the Hitman who continues to rewrite history.
