Rohit Sharma went back in time in breathtaking style in the IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans, penning a night to remember with as much beauty as brawn. Mumbai Indians’ experienced opener not only led his team through a clutch encounter but also made history in the record books as he added two gargantuan individual landmarks to his collection: completing 7,000 IPL runs and becoming the first Indian and the second overall after Chris Gayle to hit 300 IPL sixes.
Twin Milestones in a Knockout Clash by Rohit Sharma
Rohit surpassed his 7,000-run threshold in style, showing calm and composure at the crease. But it was his first six of the evening a massive slog sweep off a Gujarat Titans spinner that brought an extra dimension to the evening. That six was his 300th in the IPL, making him the second batter following Gayle (357 sixes) to achieve the feat.
His knock was a masterclass in big-match batting. Rohit hit 81 out of 50 balls, with 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. The innings was a mix of cautious strokeplay and bold intent, well-suited to the high-pressure environment of an Eliminator.
Rohit Sharma The Second-Highest Run Scorer in IPL History
By surpassing 7,000 runs, Rohit is now second only to Virat Kohli on the all-time IPL run-scorers chart. His longevity, constancy, and the capacity to perform on the big occasions have given him an unreplaceable legacy in franchise cricket.
What makes these milestones even more significant is the stage Rohit chose to achieve them. In a knockout fixture, where experience and temperament count the most, the ‘Hitman’ delivered under pressure once again. His commanding innings helped lay a solid foundation for MI’s total and provided a major psychological boost to the side aiming for a record sixth IPL title.
Most Runs in IPL History (2008–2025)
• Virat Kohli (RCB) – 8618 runs in 266 matches
• Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI) – 7038 runs in 271 matches
• Shikhar Dhawan (DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH) – 6769 runs in 222 matches
• David Warner (DC/SRH) – 6565 runs in 184 matches
• Suresh Raina (CSK/GL) – 5528 runs in 205 matches
With pace on his side and the touch to complement, Rohit Sharma’s playoff magic may prove the determining difference Mumbai Indians require to pursue IPL success once again.
