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Rohit Sharma turns 38: Here are hitman's 5 unique IPL records
Rohit Sharma, who turns 38 today, has had a successful 18-year career in Indian cricket, holding multiple world records in international cricket. Known as 'Hitman', he is considered a modern-day legend. Today, on his birthday, let's take a look at his unique IPL records.
Chankesh Rao | Apr 30, 2025, 05:36 PM IST
1.First Indian player to win 20 Player of the Match (POTM) awards
In the 2025 edition of the IPL, Rohit Sharma scored an impressive 76* against CSK, earning him his 20th Player of the Match Award. This remarkable achievement makes him the first Indian player to reach this milestone.
2.Only player with 6000+ runs and a hat-trick
In 2023, Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 6000 runs in the IPL. Notably, in 2009, he also took a hat-trick while representing the Deccan Chargers against the Mumbai Indians. This remarkable combination of batting prowess and bowling skill sets Rohit apart as the sole member of the 6000-run club who has also achieved a hat-trick in the IPL.
3.Joint-most IPL titles as captain
Rohit Sharma has led the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles in the 10 seasons he was captain. He has won every final he played as captain, except for one in 2010 under Sachin Tendulkar. He shares the record for most titles as captain with MS Dhoni, who won five titles in 10 finals. Rohit has also defeated Dhoni as a leader in three IPL finals.
4.Joint-most IPL titles as player
In total, Rohit Sharma has won six IPL titles as a player. His first win was in 2009 with Deccan Chargers when he was not the captain. He now holds the record for the most titles won by a player, tied with Ambati Rayudu.
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5.Skipper with two 50s in finals
Rohit Sharma is known for shining in big moments, especially in IPL finals. He is the only captain to score two fifties in IPL finals, in 2015 and 2020. In 2015, he scored 50 off 26 balls against Chennai Super Kings and was awarded Player of the Match. In 2020, he scored 68 off 51 balls against Delhi Capitals, helping Mumbai Indians win another title. Rohit has shown his ability to deliver with the bat in high-pressure situations when trophies are on the line.
