Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21: In a stunning display of form and power-hitting, Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma etched his name into IPL history once again, surpassing Virat Kohli to become the player with the most ‘Player of the Match’ (POTM) awards in the tournament’s history.
🔥 Historic Knock in Match 38
During the 38th match of IPL 2025, Rohit played an unbeaten 76-run knock off just 45 balls, smashing 6 sixes and 4 boundaries at a fiery strike rate of 168.89. His explosive innings powered MI and earned him his 20th POTM award in 264 matches.
🏆 All-Time Player of the Match Leaders in IPL:
| Rank | Player | POTM Awards | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AB de Villiers | 25 | — |
| 2 | Chris Gayle | 22 | — |
| 3 | Rohit Sharma | 20 | 264 |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | 19 | 260 |
| 5 | MS Dhoni | 18 | — |
| 6 | David Warner | 18 | — |
📊 IPL Career Stats: Rohit vs. Dhawan
In addition to his new POTM milestone, Rohit also surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history.
| Player | Runs | Matches | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 6,786 | 264 | 29.63 | 131.61 | 2 | 44 | 109* |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 6,769 | 222 | 35.25 | 127+ | 2 | 51 | 106* |
So far this season, Rohit has amassed 158 runs in 7 innings at an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 154.90, including a match-winning fifty.
🏏 Legacy in Motion
From a young gun with Deccan Chargers to the decorated leader and senior batter at Mumbai Indians, Rohit’s rise has been stellar. This latest achievement cements his legacy not just as a brilliant captain but as one of the most clutch players in IPL history.
Rohit fans, rejoice — the Hitman still hits hardest when it counts! 💥