Mumbai: Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma scripted another historic milestone in his glittering career, becoming the first Indian cricketer to smash 550 sixes in T20 cricket. The landmark moment came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Rohit reached the milestone when he launched his third six of the match, sending the crowd at Wankhede into celebration. The achievement further strengthens his reputation as one of the most prolific power-hitters in the history of T20 cricket.
A Historic Milestone in T20 Cricket
The veteran batter achieved the 550-sixes landmark in his 464th T20 appearance, showcasing both his longevity and dominance in the shortest format of the game. With this feat, Rohit has entered the top 10 list of players with the most sixes in T20 cricket worldwide, currently standing ninth on the all-time chart.
The list of players with the most T20 sixes is led by West Indies legend Chris Gayle, followed by several other explosive hitters including Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Alex Hales, Jos Buttler, Colin Munro, and Glenn Maxwell.
Among Indian cricketers, Virat Kohli ranks second behind Rohit Sharma, having struck around 440 sixes in T20 cricket.
Stellar T20 Career Numbers
Over the years, Rohit Sharma has established himself as one of the most successful batters in T20 cricket. Across domestic leagues and international matches, he has accumulated more than 12,250 runs in the format.
His T20 career statistics reflect remarkable consistency and attacking batting:
- Total T20 Runs: 12,250+
- Strike Rate: Over 135
- Average: Above 30
- Centuries: 8
- Half-centuries: 82
These numbers underline his ability to combine stability with aggressive stroke play, making him one of the most dependable batters in the format.
Record-Breaking T20I Performance
Rohit Sharma also holds the record for the most sixes in T20 Internationals, with a remarkable tally of 205 maximums. His explosive batting at the international level has played a crucial role in India’s success in the shortest format over the past decade.
In the Indian Premier League, Rohit has also been among the most consistent performers. The Mumbai Indians star has crossed the 300-sixes mark in IPL history, placing him second on the all-time IPL six-hitters list, behind Chris Gayle, who leads with 357 sixes.
Rohit’s Special Record with Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma holds a unique record for Mumbai Indians, being the only player to hit more than 250 sixes for the franchise. Former MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard is the only other player from the team to have crossed the 200-sixes milestone.
Rohit’s contribution to Mumbai Indians over the years has been immense, both as a match-winning batter and as a successful captain, having led the franchise to multiple IPL titles.
Match Situation
During the IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians were chasing a target of 220 runs. In response, MI made a blistering start, racing to 80 runs without loss in the first six overs, with Rohit leading the charge.
The historic six-hitting milestone adds yet another chapter to Rohit Sharma’s legendary T20 career, further cementing his status as one of the most influential and destructive batters in modern cricket.
