Rohit Sharma for MI. [Source - IPL/x.com]
Rohit Sharma and records go hand in hand, and he is now on the brink of yet another milestone as Mumbai Indians prepare to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025. The 38-year-old veteran, who recently crossed the 7,000-run mark in the IPL, is just 23 runs away from becoming the third-highest run-scorer against Punjab in IPL history.
With 872 runs against the Punjab franchise so far, Rohit is set to overtake Shikhar Dhawan and claim the third spot on the list. David Warner currently tops the chart as the highest run-scorer against the Punjab, followed by Virat Kohli at number two.
Players | Runs |
David Warner | 1134 runs |
Virat Kohli | 1104 |
Shikhar Dhawan | 894 |
Rohit Sharma | 872 |
Faf du Plessis | 831 |
Table - Most IPL runs against Punjab Kings
Given Rohit’s terrific form and experience, expectations are high that he will add this record to his name in the upcoming high-stakes clash and help Mumbai Indians to go through their first IPL final since 2020 which will come alongside an opportunity to add another feather in his cap.
When Rohit Fires, Mumbai Rises
Rohit Sharma, the big-match player, will be crucial for Mumbai Indians as they aim to book a spot in the IPL final and chase their sixth title. There is no doubt that when Rohit plays well, Mumbai sleeps well and this season, he has rediscovered his vintage form.
For the first time since 2013, he has smashed four half-centuries in a single edition, including a vital knock against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. His experience and form have reignited MI’s campaign as they will be counting on him once again in the high-pressure clash against the mighty Punjab Kings side on Sunday’s evening spectacle.