Xtra Time Web Desk: Rohit Sharma is playing his 200th match in the league for Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, 27th March. Rohit was presented with a commemorative jersey by Sachin Tendulkar ahead of the game.
Here’s a summary of his achievements and contributions:
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- 200th Match for Mumbai: Rohit reached a significant milestone by playing his 200th match for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
- Career Statistics with Mumbai:
- Matches Played: 199 (as of before his 200th match)
- Runs Scored: 5,084Batting Average: 29.39Strike Rate: 129.86Centuries: 1Fifties: 34
- Highest Score: 109*.
- Captaincy Success: After taking over the captaincy from Ricky Ponting in 2013, Rohit Sharma led Mumbai to five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020), establishing the team as one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.
- Champions League T20 Titles: Rohit also led Mumbai to two Champions League T20 titles in 2011 and 2013, further solidifying his leadership and success with the team.
- All-time Leading Run-scorer for Mumbai: Rohit holds the record for the highest run-scorer for Mumbai, accumulating 5,357 runs in 208 matches and 204 innings.
- Contribution to Deccan Chargers: Before joining Mumbai, Rohit played for the Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 2010. He played 45 matches for the team, scoring 1,170 runs at an average of 30.79 and a strike rate of over 131. He won the IPL title with Deccan Chargers in 2009.
- Overall IPL Career: Rohit is the fourth-highest run-getter in IPL history, with 6,254 runs in 244 matches at an average of 29.63 and a strike rate of 130.15. He has scored one century and 42 fifties in his IPL career.
Rohit’s consistency, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure have made him one of the most celebrated cricketers in IPL history.
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