Rohit Sharma has made a massive name for himself as one of the most celebrated and decorated batsmen in the Indian Premier Leaue’s (IPL) history. From his initial years into the IPL in 2008 with the Deccan Chargers to becoming the heart and soul of the Mumbai Indians, Rohit's IPL journey is a tale of staggering rise and unmatched leadership.
Signed by Deccan Chargers, Rohit's early years in the IPL were marked by promising displays of his batting skills. However, it was the 2011 IPL auction that turned a new page in Rohit's career, as he was snapped up by the Mumbai Indians.
Under his captaincy, the Mumbai Indians clinched the coveted IPL title in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Rohit Sharma IPL career (Source:@UnDemocraticGuy,x.com)
Rohit Sharma made his IPL debut with the Deccan Chargers. He scored 404 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 133.77. In 2011, Rohit was bought by the Mumbai Indians for NR 9.2 Crores. He quickly became a core member of the team, scoring 372 runs in 16 matches at an average of 33.81.
Eventually in 2013, Rohit was made the captain of the Mumbai Indians team, mid-way through the season and he never looked back, helping the franchise win 5 IPL titles out of 16 seasons.
Rohit Sharma IPL Team
Rohit Sharma IPL Team (Source:@asmemesss,x.com)
It is important to mention that Rohit Sharma has played for two teams in the IPL. The 'Hitman' started his journey with Deccan Chargers and was with the franchise till IPL 2009/10. However, his journey truly began in the cash-rich league when the Mumbai Indians bought his services in IPL 2011. He is still a strong and constant pillar for the franchise.
In IPL 2025, he has played 15 matches and made 418 runs at an average of 29.85 and a strike-rate of 149.28.
Rohi Sharma has amassed a staggering amount from his IPL engagements, a figure that speaks volumes of his stature and contribution to the league over the years. He started with a salary of 3 crore in 2008, and in 2023 Rohit earned 16 crore. In 2024, he got 16.5 crores.
In IPL 2025, Rohit Sharma was retained by the Mumbai Indians for ₹16.30 crore.
Rohit Sharma IPL Stats
Year
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike-Rate
2008
13
404
36.72
147.98
2009
16
362
27.84
114.92
2010
16
404
28.85
133.77
2011
16
372
33.81
125.25
2012
17
433
30.92
126.60
2013
19
538
38.42
131.54
2014
15
390
30.00
129.13
2015
16
482
34.42
144.74
2016
14
489
44.45
132.88
2017
17
333
23.78
121.97
2018
14
286
23.83
133.02
2019
15
405
28.92
128.57
2020
12
332
27.66
127.69
2021
13
381
29.30
127.42
2022
14
268
19.14
120.18
2023
16
332
20.75
132.80
2024
14
417
32.08
150.00
2025
15
418
29.85
149.28
FAQs: Rohit Sharma IPL
Q.1. What teams has Rohit Sharma played for in the IPL?
Answer: Rohit Sharma has played for the Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 2010 and for the Mumbai Indians from 2011 onwards.
Q.2. How many IPL titles has Rohit Sharma won as a captain?
Answer: Rohit Sharma has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Q.3. What is Rohit Sharma's highest score in an IPL match?
Answer: Rohit Sharma's highest score in an IPL match is 109* (not out), which he scored against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012.
Q. 4. When did Rohit Sharma become the captain of Mumbai Indians?
Answer: Rohit Sharma became the captain of the Mumbai Indians in 2013.
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