Rohit Sharma’s bat might not be doing the talking in the ongoing edition of the IPL just yet, however, the former Mumbai Indians captain created history for an Indian batter in the tournament following his 18-run knock against the Delhi Capitals. Rohit hit a couple of boundaries and a six against the Capitals during his 12-ball knock and that sole maximum was his 50th against the Delhi franchise in the IPL. Rohit became the first Indian batter to hit 50 sixes against one opponent.
Chris Gayle leads the list with 61 sixes against the Punjab franchise and 54 against the Kolkata Knight Riders, two sides he has also represented (apart from RCB) in the IPL in different timelines. Rohit left MS Dhoni behind, who has 49 sixes to his name against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Most sixes by a batter against one opponent in IPL
61 – Chris Gayle vs PBKS
54 – Chris Gayle vs KKR
50 – Rohit Sharma vs DC*
49 – MS Dhoni vs RCB
44 – AB de Villiers vs KXIP, Chris Gayle vs MI, Kieron Pollard vs CSK, David Warner vs RCB
Most sixes by an Indian batter against one opponent in IPL
50 – Rohit Sharma vs DC*
49 – MS Dhoni vs RCB
43 – Virat Kohli vs CSK, KL Rahul vs RCB
41 – Rohit Sharma vs KKR
