In a high-voltage IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans, Rohit Sharma—Mumbai Indians’ legendary opener—reminded everyone why he’s called the Hitman, delivering a spectacular innings that etched his name into IPL folklore.
After a lukewarm season where he averaged just 15, Rohit unleashed his vintage form at the Mullanpur stadium on the night of May 30, smashing a scintillating 81 runs off 50 balls. With 4 thunderous sixes and 7 elegant boundaries, he powered Mumbai Indians to a mammoth total of 228/5 in their do-or-die encounter. But beyond the scoreboard, it was a night of monumental milestones.
With a majestic six off Rashid Khan in the ninth over, Rohit became only the second player in IPL history to cross 7000 career runs, joining elite company with Virat Kohli. Moments later, he shattered another record by crossing 300 sixes in IPL—again, only the second ever to do so after the indomitable Chris Gayle (357 sixes).
Rohit now stands at 302 sixes, overtaking Kohli (291) and closing in on Gayle’s towering record. The innings wasn’t just powerful—it was opportunistic. Dropped twice early on—once by Coetzee and again by keeper Kusal Mendis—Rohit capitalized on the reprieves, turning them into a nightmare for Gujarat’s spinners.
At 38 years old, Rohit’s resurgence couldn’t have come at a better time for Mumbai Indians, who now head to Qualifier-2 against Punjab Kings on June 1, with a potential final showdown against Royal Challengers Bangalore on the horizon. It was more than just a match-winning knock—it was a legacy-defining night for a modern cricketing great.
