IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma Becomes Leading Run-Scorer Against Delhi Capitals, Surpasses Virat Kohli

The 35-year-old was the top scorer for his team, scoring  65 runs from 45 balls. 

Rohit Sharma in action.

On Tuesday, Mumbai Indians outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This was the first win for Rohit Sharma’s team in the IPL 2023. (Getty)

Skipper Rohit Sharma got his first half-century of this season while chasing down a total of  173 runs. The 35-year-old was the top scorer for his team, scoring  65 runs from 45 balls. (AFP)

Under his captaincy, MI have lifted the IPL trophy for a record five times. The 35-year-old during this knock broke the record of Virat Kohli in the IPL and became the leading runs scorer against Delhi Capitals. (AFP)

Just before the MI vs DC clash, Virat held the number 1 spot with 925 runs from 26 games against Delhi Capitals. But then Rohit surpassed him by making  977 runs in 33 games against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. (AFP)

The Mumbai Indians’ skipper Rohit Sharma also bagged the Player of the Match award for his outstanding innings. (AFP)