Rohit Sharma Makes History in IPL with 7000 Runs and Record Sixes

Rohit Sharma has achieved a fantastic landmark in the IPL by being the first Indian to surpass 7000 runs in the tournament. In the crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans he proved his class with an incredible knock of 81 runs off merely 50 balls. This phenomenal innings not only led Mumbai Indians to score an enormous total of 228 but also provided an opportunity for Rohit to join the 7000 run club. Prior to this match he was finding it difficult to score big and was averaging more than 15 but on this special evening he forgot all his previous issues and played like a true champion.

Gujarat Titans had two initial opportunities to prevent Rohit Sharma from getting to his milestone. In the second over of the game Coetzee dropped a simple catch off Prasidh Krishna's bowling when Rohit was just three runs. It was a significant miss because once Rohit was set he seemed unbeatable. In the next over itself there was another opportunity when Rohit edged a ball delivered by Mohammed Siraj but Kusal Mendis behind the wicket missed out on the catch. All these two missed chances gave Rohit an opportunity to go on and capitalise on his lucky escapes.

Rohit ensured that Gujarat Titans regretted their errors. He accepted the challenge of the spinners with his full confidence and played some breathtaking shots. He went after Sai Kishore and dispatched him out of the park and also crushed Rashid Khan's balls over the fence with ease. He had already reached the 7000 run mark by the ninth over and continued going strong. Rohit every time the spinners came to bowl targeted them and proved why he is one of the best players in the sport. His delivery was strong and crisp and the people enjoyed every part of his innings.

Once he had crossed 7000 runs in the IPL Rohit continued and also added more runs to his total. His innings concluded in the 17th over when he attempted to play another big shot against Prasidh Krishna but was out to a slower ball caught by Rashid Khan. Though his innings were cut short his work was done and Mumbai Indians had a large score to protect. Rohit has 7038 runs from 271 IPL matches at a rate of 29.82. Two hundreds and 47 half centuries are the two and forty seven fifties that he has scored with his highest score of an unbeaten 109.

Not only with his batting Rohit made history with his six striking power as well. While taking his knock against Gujarat Titans he hit the ropes four times with some hard-hitting. This brought his overall tally of sixes in the IPL to 302 which is a phenomenal record. Rohit was only the second player after Chris Gayle to have hit over 300 sixes in the IPL. Chris Gayle retains the record with 357 sixes and Virat Kohli is at number three with 291 sixes. But Rohit becoming a member of this elite group indicates just how devastating he can be if he is in his rhythm.

The crowd present at the stadium and millions of people watching on television were delighted to witness Rohit Sharma being back at his best. His innings was characterized by silky smooth cover drives powerful pull shots and some jaw-dropping sixes. Every single shot he played seemed so easy and he ensured that Gujarat Titans bowlers had no possibility of holding him back. For Rohit Sharma this inning was not about making runs it was about making a statement that he has plenty of cricket left in him and he can still win games for his team.

This innings will be talked about for years to come by Rohit's supporters and by cricket enthusiasts everywhere. He played marvelous determination and talent and once he got those initial opportunities he never let go. His path towards 7000 runs in the IPL has been one of twists and turns but this achievement is evidence that he is among the great players in the tournament's history.

Rohit Sharma has never been someone who plays small innings in big games and this match was no different. At the time when there was pressure he responded by playing one of his finest innings in the IPL. That he became just the second player since Virat Kohli to reach 7000 runs in the league indicates how gifted and consistent he is. Each year he has performed his best for Mumbai Indians and his supporters have stood by him at all times.

This record breaking performance also places him at par with some of the finest batsmen in the world. It takes a lot to score 7000 runs in a competition as competitive as the IPL and this takes years of effort and commitment. Rohit's supporters will be praying that he keeps playing in this manner and scoring more runs and more sixes to his already impressive tally. He has demonstrated that age is not a factor and with his experience and talent, he can still conquer any bowling line-up on the planet.

The IPL has never been about anything else but entertainment and big striking and cricketers such as Rohit Sharma make it all the more special. His path from an early player to one of the league's largest stars is so inspiring. Each time he goes out to bat, the fans anticipate something extraordinary and most times he doesn't disappoint. This 7000 run landmark is simply another episode in his incredible IPL tale and there will certainly be many more.

So Rohit Sharma has again demonstrated why he is among the best in the industry. With 7038 runs in 271 games he has established a milestone for future generations to emulate. His six-hitting ability and long innings play are unmatched and he has demonstrated that even after so many years he still harbors the desire to win. Mumbai Indians and cricket lovers will never forget this innings against Gujarat Titans as among the best of all time. Rohit has made history and his name will be etched in the IPL record books for eternity.