Rohit Sharma completes 6,500 runs in IPL as Mumbai Indians dominate against Punjab Kings

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Rohit Sharma, who slammed his second IPL century this season and is placed among the top three run scorers in this season so far. Rohit Sharma's 6,500-run IPL record came in his 250th match in the cash-rich league. Rohit Sharma played a wonderful 36-run innings against Punjab Kings and provided his team with another solid start.

With his explosive innings against PBKS, Rohit Sharma got promoted to the third rank in the race for the prestigious Orange Cap, which is awarded to the top run scorer in IPL. Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) start batter Virat Kohli is leading the table with 361 runs. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan began Mumbai Indians on a fiery note as the openers slammed some confident boundaries to clear their intent.

Punjab Kings pacer Kagiso Rabada provided his team with the first breakthrough as he dismissed the dangerous Ishan Kishan, who displayed good form in his previous few matches. Suryakumar Yadav, who made a lackluster comeback in IPL 2024, built a great partnership with Rohit Sharma, with both MI batters punishing Punjab Kings pacers. Suryakumar Yadav finished his half-century soon and Mumbai Indians fans were happy to see India's Mr.

360 degree back in his rhythm. Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran provided Punjab Kings provided his team with a breakthrough as he clinched the big wicket of Rohit Sharma, who was well on his way to hitting another half-century. Suryakumar Yadav then started to build a partnership with Tilak Varma, who was looking dangerous on the field.