Key Points

Rohit Sharma has eclipsed Virat Kohli to claim the most Player of the Match awards in IPL history. His unbeaten 76 against CSK earned him his 20th POTM honor in 264 matches. The MI opener also leapfrogged Shikhar Dhawan to become the league's second-highest run-scorer. This cements Rohit's legacy as one of IPL's most consistent match-winners.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma Overtakes Virat Kohli for Most IPL Player of Match Awards

  • Rohit Sharma now holds record 20 POTM awards in IPL
  • Overtakes Kohli (19) and Dhoni (18)
  • Also becomes second-highest IPL run-scorer (6,786 runs)
  • Achieved milestone with match-winning 76* vs CSK
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Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli to achieve this landmark in Indian Premier League history

Rohit Sharma surpasses Virat Kohli with 20 POTM awards in IPL history after his unbeaten 76-run knock for Mumbai Indians.

"Rohit Sharma’s 76* off 45 balls was a masterclass in T20 batting – IPL Commentator"

Mumbai, April 21

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart batter Virat Kohli on Sunday to become the player with the most 'Player of the Match' (POTM) awards in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far.

Rohit accomplished this milestone during the 38th clash of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league, where he played an unbeaten knock of 76 runs from 45 balls, including six maximums and four boundaries at a whopping strike rate of 168.89.

After playing this exceptional knock against the five-time champions, the right-hand batter went on to win his 20th Player of the Match award in his 264th IPL match. On the other hand, Kohli has 19 POTM awards in his 260 games so far.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand-in captain MS Dhoni and former IPL winner David Warner are two more players who have made their name in the list by winning the award 18 times each. The top two players in this list are former RCB players AB de Villiers (25) and Chris Gayle (22).

After scoring 76 runs, Rohit Sharma also surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-getter in the history of the IPL. He has now scored 6,786 runs.

Rohit has now scored 158 runs in seven innings this season at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.

In 264 IPL matches and 259 innings, Rohit, who has represented Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians in his career, has scored 6,786 runs at an average of 29.63 and a strike rate of 131.61. He has scored two centuries and 44 fifties. His best score is 109*. He has outdone Shikhar, who had made 6,769 runs in 222 IPL matches at an average of 35.25, the strike rate of over 127, with two centuries and 51 fifties and best score of 106*.

- ANI

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Rahul P.
What an achievement by Hitman! 🎯 He's been so consistent over the years. That 76* was pure class yesterday. The way he timed those sixes was just magical to watch!
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Priya K.
Both Rohit and Virat are legends in their own right. But it's great to see Rohit getting recognition for his contributions. That pull shot of his is still the best in business!
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Amit S.
While the achievement is impressive, I think we should also consider that Virat has played fewer matches. Both have different roles - Rohit as opener gets more opportunities to play match-winning knocks.
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Sneha M.
That stat about ABD and Gayle is insane! 25 and 22 POTM awards is just ridiculous. The standards these players have set in IPL is unbelievable. Miss watching them play 😢
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Vikram J.
Rohit's strike rate improvement this season is what's most impressive to me. 154+ is massive for someone who was considered a "slow starter" earlier. Adapting with the times!
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Neha R.
As a die-hard MI fan, this makes me so happy! 💙 Rohit may not be captain anymore but he's still leading from the front with his batting. Hope he gets back to his century-making form soon!

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