IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma sets new record after going past 1000 runs against favourite foes KKR
IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma scripted a new Indian Premier League record on Thursday as he became the first batter in the history of the league to score more than 1000 runs against a particular opposition. Rohit got off to a strong start against KKR in Match 33 of the season in Abu Dhabi.
Rohit Sharma scripted a new Indian Premier League (IPL) record on Thursday as the Mumbai Indians captain became the first batter in the history of the league to complete 1000 runs against a single opposition. Rohit achieved the feat during Match 34 of IPL 2021 against his familiar foes, Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi.
Rohit Sharma missed Mumbai Indians' first game of the UAE leg against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday but he was back to lead the 5-time champions on Thursday. Rohit started with a boundary in the first delivery of the match and carried on playing some eye-catching strokes even as KKR captain Eoin Morgan operated with spin in the first 3 overs of the powerplay.
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Rohit needed 18 runs to get to the major landmark and he got there in quick time, hitting 4 boundaries in the first 4 overs of the powerplay. The MI captain took on Varun Chakravarthy, who troubled Royal Challengers Bangalore during KKR's 9-wicket win earlier this week.
Rohit has had a love affair with Kolkata Knight Riders, averaging in excess of 46. He has scored a hundred and 6 fifties against the 2-time champions over the years.
Only David Warner, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan are close to emulating Rohit Sharma's feat of scoring 1000 runs against a single franchise in the IPL.
Warner, who has been struggling for form at Sunrisers Hyderabad, has scored 943 runs agianst Punjab Kings and 915 runs against Kolklata Knight Riders.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has 909 runs against Delhi Capitals and 895 runs against Chennai Super Kings.
Most runs in the IPL against a single franchise
Rohit Sharma - 1000* against KKR
David Warner - 943 against Punjab Kings
David Warner - 915 against KKR
Virat Kohli - 909 against Delhi Capitals
Virat Kohli - 895 against CSK
Shikhar Dhawan - 894 against Punjab Kings
Mumbai Indians need their captain Rohit Sharma to step up and deliver with the bat at the top of the order as they are battling to stay in the top 4 after the 20-run defeat to CSK on Saturday. MI have only 4 wins 8 matches even as the likes of Kolkata and Rajasthan Royals are catching up.
Rohit did suffer a knee issue during the 4th Test of India's tour of England earlier this month. He was set to miss the 5th Test but the series finale was called-off due to a Covid-19 scare in the Indian camp. Rohit will be hoping he maintains the form and fitness ahead of India's T20 World Cup campaign.