Rohit Sharma : Rohit Sharma kicked off the IPL 2026 season in style, delivering a stunning performance for Mumbai Indians in their opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. The experienced batter looked in complete control from the start and set the tone early with aggressive stroke play.
Fastest IPL Fifty for Rohit
Rohit reached his half-century in just 23 balls, marking the quickest fifty of his IPL career. What made the innings even more special was that he completed the milestone within the powerplay – something he had never achieved before in the tournament.
550 T20 Sixes Milestone
During his explosive knock, Rohit smashed three sixes to cross the landmark of 550 sixes in T20 cricket. With this, he became the first Asian batter to hit over 500 sixes in the format and the ninth player overall in the world to achieve this feat.
Dominance Against KKR Continues
Rohit also etched his name in the record books against Kolkata Knight Riders. His innings took his total runs against KKR past 1100, making him the highest run-scorer against the franchise. He surpassed the previous record held by David Warner.
50th IPL Fifty – Joining Elite Company
This innings also marked Rohit Sharma’s 50th score of 50 or more in IPL history. He became the fourth player overall to reach this milestone and only the second Indian after Virat Kohli to do so.
A Statement Performance
With this commanding display, Rohit Sharma has not only given Mumbai Indians a strong start but also sent a clear message to the rest of the teams this season.