IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma Became First MI Player To Score 6,000 Runs

In another superb accomplishment in a brilliant career, Rohit Sharma on May 1 became the first MI player to score 6000 runs for the franchise. Rohit achieved this feat during the IPL 2025 match against RR on May 1 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

Rohit Sharma’s Record-Breaking Feat

The historic moment came in the first innings of MI’s game against RR. Rohit, opening the innings, crossed the 6,000-run mark in his 231st appearance for the franchise, which includes performances from both the IPL and the Champions League T20 (CLT20).

Rohit Sharma moved past 6000 runs scored in one IPL franchise with this milestone and cemented his name as the all-time best batter for Mumbai Indians while also becoming only the second player in IPL history to score 6,000+ runs with one IPL franchise, next to Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Top Run-Scorers for Mumbai Indians (Including IPL and CLT20)

List of top run-scorers for MI (including IPL and CLT20)

Elite Club: Most Runs for a Single IPL Franchise

Most runs by a batter for a single IPL franchise

Player Name	Total Runs Scored	IPL Franchise
Virat Kohli	8,447 Runs	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Rohit Sharma	6,024 Runs	Mumbai Indians
Suresh Raina	5,529 Runs	Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni	5,269 Runs	Chennai Super Kings

Rohit Sharma’s Contributions to MI

In addition to his massive run tally, Rohit Sharma holds even more records for MI:

Most sixes in the franchise’s history

Most Player of the Match awards

Five IPL titles as captain – an IPL record for captaincy by an individual

Leading from the front every time he scores runs, Rohit Sharma has been the heart and soul of the Mumbai Indians.

Match Recap: Rohit Lays the Foundation in MI’s 217-Run Total

Rohit Sharma also played a part in getting MI to post a strong score of 217 runs for 2 wickets against the Rajasthan Royals. Along with Ryan Rickelton (61 runs off 38), Rohit Sharma had 116 runs for the first wicket. Rohit made a smooth 53 runs off 36 balls with 9 fours before being dismissed early in the 13th over.

After doing so, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya took it forward with an explosive 94-run partnership, with both players making 48 runs off 23 balls, while MI posted their highest score.

Current Standings and Playoff Push

By this outing, the Mumbai Indians installed themselves in the IPL 2025 points scenario, looking very healthy in third place with six wins from ten games. The revival of Rohit with this innings will surely be a more than welcome addition as the Mumbai Indians move towards the playoffs.

Rohit Sharma – A Pillar of Mumbai Indians’ Legacy

Rohit Sharma keeps rewriting greatness in the IPL with his consistency, leadership, and unparalleled capacity to step up in big moments. His 6,000-run landmark is not only a personal milestone but also an indication of his lasting contribution to the Mumbai Indians’ success.

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