Rohit Sharma is one of the finest cricketers to have graced the game. With over 6000 runs, the former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain is third in the list of highest run-scorers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also led MI to five trophies – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
This blog will look at Rohit’s IPL runs year-wise and his highest individual scores in the world’s biggest T20 league.
Rohit Sharma IPL Runs: 2008-2025
Rohit has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL over the years. The 37-year-old has amassed 6628 runs in 257 IPL matches. He scored two IPL hundreds and made 43 half-centuries (MI).
Rohit Sharma IPL Runs Year-wise
IPL Debut with Deccan Chargers
In 2008, Rohit played for the now defunct Deccan Chargers franchise. The then 20-year-old failed to trouble the scorers on his first IPL match as he got out for a three-ball duck against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, Rohit bounced back and had an excellent campaign, scoring 404 runs at a strike rate close to 148.
Rohit struggled for consistency the following season. He managed only one half-century in the 2009 IPL edition, and his strike rate plummeted to 115. But the Mumbai-born batter played a 23-ball 24 in the final, which became crucial as Chargers overcame Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six runs. He also won the Emerging Player of the Award too.
In 2010, Rohit found his groove again. The ‘Hitman’ crossed the 400-mark for the second time in three seasons. He scored 40-plus scores early in the season and registered fifties against Rajasthan Royals, RCB, and Kings XI Punjab.
Joining Mumbai Indians in 2011
MI paid $2,000,000 to secure Rohit’s services in the IPL 2011 auction. On his MI debut, he scored an unbeaten 27, helping his franchise grab a thumping eight-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils. He ended the 2011 season with 372 runs, including a terrific knock of 87 off 48 balls against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede.
Rohit made more than 400 runs in four of the five following seasons. In IPL 2012, Rohit registered his first hundred in the league – 109* against KKR at Eden Gardens. The IPL 2013 edition saw him register 538 runs. It remains Rohit’s highest tally in an IPL season. He also led the Mumbai outfit to their maiden IPL trophy the same year.
Since 2017, Rohit hasn’t been able to go over 400 runs in an IPL season consistently. However, he has captained MI to glory in three seasons. In 2019 and 2024, Rohit scored over 400. He registered his second IPL hundred in the 2024 season. Rohit made an unbeaten 105 off 63 deliveries against CSK at Wankhede.
An IPL century drought for Rohit Sharma ended after 12 years 😮#IPL2024 #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/yq0MvcE9U3
— Sport360° (@Sport360) April 14, 2024
Rohit Sharma’s Highest Score in IPL
While Rohit hasn’t smashed hundreds like Virat Kohli or Chris Gayle, he has amassed many big scores in the league. His maiden IPL hundred came in the 2012 season. It took him 12 years to register another three-figure score in IPL.
Here are top five highest individual scores of Rohit in IPL:
- 109* (60 balls) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2012)
- 105* (63 balls) vs Chennai Super Kings (2024)
- 98* (65 balls) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2015)
- 94 (52 balls) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2018)
- 87 (48 balls) vs Chennai Super Kings (2011)
Concluding Thoughts
Rohit has entertained fans with his sensational batting performances over the years in the IPL. The legendary cricketer’s tally of 6628 runs in 257 matches speaks volumes about his impact in T20 cricket.
FAQs
What was Rohit Sharma’s score on his IPL debut?
Rohit Sharma got out for a duck on his IPL debut in 2008.
How many runs have Rohit Sharma scored in IPL so far?
From 2008 to 2024, Rohit Sharma scored 6628 runs in 257 matches in the IPL
What is Rohit Sharma’s highest individual score in the IPL?
109* against Kolkata Knight Riders is Rohit Sharma’s highest score in IPL. This innings came in the 2012 season.
