Rohit Sharma has indeed etched his name in the record books once again, this time in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In the recent IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings, scoring 70 runs off just 46 deliveries. This knock included three sixes, which propelled him to a new milestone for Mumbai Indians.
Rohit Sharma now holds the record for the most sixes hit by any player for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He surpassed the previous record held by West Indies legend Kieron Pollard.
Here’s a look at the top five six-hitters for Mumbai Indians:
| Rohit Sharma | 260 | 255 |
| Kieron Pollard | 258 | 193 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 127 | 127 |
| Hardik Pandya | 115 | 103 |
| Ishan Kishan | 106 | 84 |
This record adds to Rohit Sharma’s already illustrious career, where he holds numerous other significant records in international and domestic cricket.
Most Sixes in International Cricket: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in all formats of international cricket combined. As of early April 2025, he has hit 637 sixes across Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
* ODIs: 344 sixes
* T20Is: 205 sixes
* Tests: 88 sixes
In One Day Internationals, Rohit Sharma is the second-highest six-hitter with 344 sixes, only behind Shahid Afridi of Pakistan (351 sixes). He surpassed Chris Gayle’s record in February 2025. Rohit Sharma also holds the record for the most sixes in T20 International cricket, with 205 sixes. He is known for his powerful hitting and ability to clear the boundary with ease, earning him the nickname “Hitman.”
