IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma sets new record against Kolkata Knight Riders

New Delhi: The 2026 IPL season kicked off in spectacular fashion. In the first two matches, all four participating teams crossed the 200-run mark. Throughout this period, batsmen unleashed a veritable barrage of sixes. On Sunday, March 29, Mumbai's "King," Rohit Sharma, was also seen in action. Playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders, he crafted a magnificent innings of 78 runs, studded with 6 sixes and an equal number of fours. Powered by this innings, MI successfully secured a 6-wicket victory in the match. With this performance, Rohit Sharma has added a major record to his name.

What new landmark did Rohit Sharma reach?

This record is for hitting the most sixes against a single IPL team. With these 6 sixes, Rohit Sharma has become the batsman with the highest number of sixes—47 in total—against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This marks the second time Rohit Sharma has successfully secured a spot on the list of batsmen with the most sixes against a specific franchise. It is worth noting that "The Hitman" already holds the record for hitting the most sixes in the history of the IPL.

In the history of the IPL, the record for hitting the most sixes against a single team belongs to Chris Gayle. This formidable former West Indies opening batsman holds the record for hitting 61 sixes against the Punjab Kings. Additionally, he has hit 54 sixes against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Apart from Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the only other batsman in the IPL to have hit 50 or more sixes against a single franchise. Rohit Sharma has hit 50 sixes against the Delhi Capitals.

Who are Players with Most Sixes Against a Single Team in the IPL?

61 - Chris Gayle (vs PBKS)

54 - Chris Gayle (vs KKR)

50 - MS Dhoni (vs RCB)

50 - Rohit Sharma (vs DC)

48 - Virat Kohli (vs CSK)

47 - Rohit Sharma (vs KKR)*

44 - AB de Villiers (vs PBKS)

44 - Chris Gayle (vs MI)

44 - Kieron Pollard (vs CSK)

44 - David Warner (vs RCB)

43 - KL Rahul (vs RCB)