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Rohit Sharma Sets New IPL Record with 50 Sixes Against Delhi Capitals

Rohit Sharma Sets New IPL Record with 50 Sixes Against Delhi Capitals
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Rohit Sharma, considered one of the IPL's finest players, once again stunned everyone with his batting prowess. He has been a part of every IPL season since 2008 and has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL trophies.

Sports News: Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma achieved a historic milestone in a thrilling match against the Delhi Capitals. With a stellar performance, Sharma set a new record for the most sixes hit against a single team in IPL history. He completed 50 sixes against the Delhi Capitals, becoming the first Indian batsman to achieve this feat against a single opponent in the IPL.

Exceptional Performance Against Delhi Capitals

In the match against Delhi Capitals, Rohit Sharma scored 18 runs off 12 balls, including two fours and a six. This six marked his 50th against Delhi Capitals, making him the first Indian player to reach this landmark. Previously, this record was held by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who hit 49 sixes against RCB. Rohit Sharma has now surpassed all other Indian batsmen in this regard.

Rohit Sharma - 50 sixes against Delhi Capitals
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Rohit's Impressive IPL Journey

Rohit Sharma's IPL journey began in 2008. To date, he has scored 6684 runs in 262 matches in the tournament. During this time, he has scored two centuries and 43 half-centuries, showcasing his consistency and batting skills. Under his captaincy, Mumbai Indians have won the IPL trophy five times, establishing him as one of the tournament's most successful captains.

Mumbai Indians Secure Second Win of the Season

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs, registering their second win in IPL 2025. Mumbai, batting first, set a target of 205 runs, which Delhi failed to chase, managing only 193. Excellent innings from Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Naman Dhir played a crucial role in this victory. Karn Sharma's outstanding bowling, which included three wickets, prevented Delhi's batsmen from settling, earning him the Player of the Match award.

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