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The IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur on May 30 delivered high-octane drama as Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in a do-or-die clash. With a packed stadium and playoff pressure at its peak, MI’s veteran opener Rohit Sharma produced a vintage, record-breaking knock that not only powered his team to a formidable total but also etched his name alongside T20 royalty.
Rohit Sharma joins Chris Gayle in a special club
Rohit’s innings against GT was more than just a playoff masterclass—it was history in the making. With a towering slog sweep off Rashid Khan in the ninth over, Rohit became only the second batter in IPL history to hit 300 sixes, joining the legendary Chris Gayle at the summit of six-hitting prowess. This milestone also made Rohit the first Indian to reach the 300-sixes landmark in the IPL, a feat that underscores his status as one of the league’s most destructive and consistent openers.
Gayle remains the undisputed leader with 357 sixes in just 142 matches, while Rohit’s 300 sixes have come over 271 games—a testament to his longevity and adaptability at the top level. Virat Kohli, with 291 sixes, follows closely behind, while MS Dhoni (264) and AB de Villiers (251) round out the top five. Notably, Rohit’s six to reach the landmark also took him to 7,000 IPL runs, making him the first player ever to achieve both 7,000 runs and 300 sixes in the tournament.
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Rohit’s majestic knock takes MI to a mammoth total in IPL 2025 Eliminator
When MI needed their senior pro to stand tall, Rohit delivered with trademark flair. After surviving two early dropped catches, Rohit capitalized, launching a brutal assault on the GT bowling attack. He raced to a 28-ball half-century, setting the tone in a rapid 84-run opening stand with Jonny Bairstow, who hammered 47 off just 22 balls.
Rohit’s innings was a blend of elegance and power—nine boundaries and four sixes. His 81 from 50 balls, at a strike rate of 162, anchored MI’s innings and ensured relentless momentum through the middle overs. He was eventually dismissed in the 17th over, but not before laying the foundation for MI’s imposing 228/5 in 20 overs.
The match flow reflected MI’s dominance, with 79 runs in the powerplay and 150 by the 14th over. Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20), Tilak Varma (25 off 11), and Hardik Pandya (22* off 9) provided the finishing touches, but it was Rohit’s milestone-laden knock that defined the night.
