Rohit Sharma Sets New IPL Record for Most Sixes Against a Single Team

Original: Rohit Sharma Breaks MS Dhoni's Record Of Hitting Most Sixes By Indian Player Against One Team In IPL

News 18•Apr 4, 20263 min

In a Nutshell

In a match against Delhi Capitals on April 4, 2026, Rohit Sharma of the Mumbai Indians broke MS Dhoni's record by hitting his 51st six against the team, surpassing Dhoni's 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rohit now ranks third globally for most sixes against a single IPL team.

Key Points

01Rohit Sharma hit 51 sixes against Delhi Capitals, breaking MS Dhoni's record.
02MS Dhoni previously held the record with 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
03Chris Gayle holds the world record with 61 sixes against Punjab Kings.
04Rohit has scored 5989 runs in 229 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians.
05He needs 11 more runs to become the first player to reach 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians.

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Full Summary

Rohit Sharma, the legendary Indian batter for the Mumbai Indians, made history on April 4, 2026, by breaking MS Dhoni's record for the most sixes hit by an Indian player against a single team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). During a match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Rohit scored 35 runs off 26 balls, including 1 six against Delhi Capitals, bringing his total to 51 sixes against the team. This achievement surpasses Dhoni's record of 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rohit now ranks third globally for most sixes against a single IPL team, trailing only Chris Gayle, who has 61 sixes against Punjab Kings. Additionally, Rohit is on the verge of another milestone, needing just 11 more runs to become the first player to score 6000 runs for the Mumbai Indians, having accumulated 5989 runs in 229 matches.