IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma Surpasses AB de Villiers For 'Six-Hitting Record', Only Behind Chris Gayle In Elite List

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been struggling to score runs in ongoing IPL 2023, was in good touch against GT.

The senior opener helped MI get a good start as he added 61 runs for first wicket with Ishan Kishan to set the stage for a big total.

During his knock, Rohit Sharma played 18 balls to score 29 runs with help of three fours and two sixes.

Rohit Sharma broke former RCB skipper and legendary batter AB de Villiers' big record.

Rohit Sharma (252 sixes in 239 IPL matches), who has been playing for Mumbai Indians (MI) since IPL 2011, surpassed AB de Villiers (251 sixes in 184 IPL matches) to become second-leading six-hitter in IPL history.

Rohit Sharma is now only behind Chris Gayle (357 sixes in 142 IPL matches). The Windies batting legend still holds the record of hitting the maximum number of sixes.