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

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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 Sharma played a blistering knock of 44 runs and batted with a strike rate of 162.96. He smashed 4 fours and 3 sixes. With his last maximum, which he smashed against Rahul Chahar, in the 9th over, he became the first Indian to claim the record of 250 sixes in the IPL.

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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