MI vs PBKS: Rohit Sharma Achieves Massive Milestone In IPL; Becomes First Indian To Hit 250 Sixes
Published - 23 Apr 2023, 12:56 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma achieved a massive feat in the 31st game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The right-hander became the first Indian batter to hit 250 sixes in the league.
MI skipper Rohit Sharma came out all guns blazing while chasing the mammoth total of 215 runs. The right-hander went after the bowlers right from ball 1 and gave his side a rollicking start. He stitched a crucial partnership with Cameron Green and made sure that the momentum remained with his side despite losing Ishan Kishan early.
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Rohit’s knock helped Mumbai Indians to be in the game while chasing a mammoth target. The home side was 123/2 at the time of writing this piece. With the way they are going, the match promises to be a thrilling finish.
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MI vs PBKS: Most Sixes in IPL
Universe Chris Gayle has the most sixes in the IPL. He is followed by former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter AB de Villiers. MI skipper Rohit Sharma is the third-highest and the leading six-hitter among Indians in the league. Whereas MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are also on the list of the most sixes in the IPL.
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S.No. | Player name | Sixes |
1. | Chris Gayle | 357 |
2. | AB de Villiers | 251 |
3. | Rohit Sharma | 250 |
4. | MS Dhoni | 235 |
5. | Virat Kohli | 229 |
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