IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma Breaks Virat Kohli's Record In DC vs MI IPL Match

MI stalwart Rohit Sharma surpassed RCB legend Virat Kohli to become the leading run-getter in Indian Premier League (IPL).

MI stalwart Rohit Sharma surpassed RCB legend Virat Kohli to become the leading run-getter in Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rohit Sharma attained the milestone in DC vs MI IPL 2024 match on Saturday (April 27) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi.

Rohit Sharma has scored 1034 runs in 35 matches with 6 fifties, while Virat Kohli has scored 1030 runs from 28 games.

Rohit Sharma needed just 4 runs in DC vs MI match to surpass Virat Kohli in the elite list.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are the only two batters to have crossed the 1000-run mark against Delhi Capitals.

List of batters in IPL who have crossed 1000-run mark against DC: Rohit Sharma (1034 from 35 matches), Virat Kohli (1030 runs from 28 matches), Ajinkya Rahane (858 runs from 23 matches), Robin Uthappa (740 runs from 28 matches), MS Dhoni (709 runs from 33 matches).

Across 9 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians, seasoned opener Rohit Sharma has scored 311 runs with strike rate of 160.30 and an average of 38.87.

Rohit Sharma has been in good form throughout IPL 2024 but he faltered with the bat in DC vs MI IPL match, managing only 8 runs off 8 balls.