The teams of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are face to face in IPL 2024. The fans were eagerly waiting for this match between the two teams. Many records were made in this match. During this period, former Mumbai Indians captain and opening batsman Rohit Sharma made a big record in his name. He looked in great form in the match against Chennai. Rohit Sharma also scored a lot of runs in this match. Meanwhile, he also completed his 500 sixes in T20 cricket. He has become the first player from India to do so. No Indian has done this feat before. Rohit Sharma is known for his long hitting power. This is why he is also called Hitman.
New record of sixes in the name of Rohit Sharma
As soon as Rohit Sharma hit his third six against Chennai Super Kings, he completed his 500 sixes in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat on the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Before this, there were only four such batsmen in world cricket. Who has completed 500 sixes in T20 cricket. Rohit Sharma has become the 5th player to do so. Chris Gayle’s name is at the first place in this list. He has hit more than 1000 sixes in T20 cricket. Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma is at first place in the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 International. He has hit 190 sixes.
Top 5 batsmen who hit most sixes in T20 cricket
- Chris Gayle – 1056 sixes
- Kieron Pollard – 860 sixes
- Andre Russell – 678 sixes
- Colin Munro – 578 sixes
- Rohit Sharma – 501 sixes
Many records made in MI vs CSK match
Many records were made during the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Apart from Rohit Sharma’s 500 sixes, Ruturaj Gaikwad completed his 2000 IPL runs in this match. He became the fastest Indian player to complete 2000 IPL runs. Apart from this, MS Dhoni also completed his 250 T20 matches for Chennai Super Kings in this match. During this time, a shameful record was made in the name of Ravindra Jadeja. Now the batsmen have hit a total of 200 sixes against him in the IPL. He has become the third bowler to do so.
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