Rohit Sharma Achieves 6000 Runs Milestone for Mumbai Indians

Apr 13, 2026

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Apr 13, 2026 13:31

Rohit Sharma scripts history with 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians in IPL

## Rohit Sharma's Historic Achievement

Rohit Sharma has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first player to score 6000 runs for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This achievement came during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Mumbai Indians captain now boasts a total of 6013 runs in 231 matches, with an average of 29.76 and a strike rate of 132.82. His impressive record includes 40 half-centuries and two centuries.

## Match Highlights

In the match, Mumbai Indians were chasing a challenging target of 241 runs. Rohit started his innings with promise, scoring 19 runs off 13 balls. However, his progress was halted by a hamstring issue, forcing him to retire hurt after the fifth over.

Despite Rohit's efforts, Mumbai Indians fell short by 18 runs, allowing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to secure a crucial victory. This win moved RCB to third place in the standings, while Mumbai Indians dropped to eighth, having won only one of their four matches so far.

## IPL Context

Overall, Rohit Sharma is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, with a total of 7183 runs in 276 matches. He trails only Virat Kohli, who leads with 8840 runs. Among current Mumbai Indians players, Suryakumar Yadav is the next highest run-scorer with 3809 runs.

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