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Rohit Sharma's IPL Runs - A Season-by-Season Breakdown
How great is the Indian batter? We take a closer look at his career stats.
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Rohit Sharma no doubt is one of the best batters to have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Mumbai Indians batter has been the face of the tournament for the last decade and is even touted as the ‘Legend’, of the league which speaks a lot about what he has achieved in the league over the years.
Rohit Sharma started his career in IPL with Deccan Chargers and his journey from being a young boy to the stalwart of the league has been nothing short of exceptional. From 2008 to 2010, the right-hander was part of the Chargers and played an instrumental role in the team winning the title in 2009.
Rohit Sharma made valuable contributions for the team down the order and apart from this he also chipped in with valiant wickets, bagging a hattrick as well. However, after that, he shifted bases to Mumbai Indians in 2011 and since then he has been an integral part of the team and his turnaround started from that year only.
While playing for Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma played under the guidance of great Sachin Tendulkar, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ricky Ponting. His career shaped up pretty well after that and his being rated as high as the aforementioned greats, shows his staggering rise in the game of cricket. He no doubt is one of the main reasons why Mumbai Indians have a huge fan base all over the world.
Rohit Sharma's IPL Career: All-Season Runs
YEAR | MAT | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4S | 6S | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Career | 250 | 29 | 6508 | 109* | 30.13 | 4957 | 131.29 | 2 | 42 | 584 | 275 | 100 | 0 |
2024 | 7 | 1 | 297 | 105* | 49.50 | 181 | 164.09 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
2023 | 16 | 0 | 332 | 65 | 20.75 | 250 | 132.80 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
2022 | 14 | 0 | 268 | 48 | 19.14 | 223 | 120.18 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
2021 | 13 | 0 | 381 | 63 | 29.30 | 299 | 127.42 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
2020 | 12 | 0 | 332 | 80 | 27.66 | 260 | 127.69 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 6 | 0 |
2019 | 15 | 1 | 405 | 67 | 28.92 | 315 | 128.57 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
2018 | 14 | 2 | 286 | 94 | 23.83 | 215 | 133.02 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
2017 | 17 | 2 | 333 | 67 | 23.78 | 273 | 121.97 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
2016 | 14 | 3 | 489 | 85* | 44.45 | 368 | 132.88 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
2015 | 16 | 2 | 482 | 98* | 34.42 | 333 | 144.74 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
2014 | 15 | 2 | 390 | 59* | 30.00 | 302 | 129.13 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 5 | 0 |
2013 | 19 | 5 | 538 | 79* | 38.42 | 409 | 131.54 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 0 |
2012 | 17 | 2 | 433 | 109* | 30.92 | 342 | 126.60 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 18 | 13 | 0 |
2011 | 16 | 3 | 372 | 87 | 33.81 | 297 | 125.25 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
2010 | 16 | 2 | 404 | 73 | 28.85 | 302 | 133.77 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
2009 | 16 | 3 | 362 | 52 | 27.84 | 315 | 114.92 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
2008 | 13 | 1 | 404 | 76* | 36.72 | 273 | 147.98 | 0 | 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 0 |
Rohit Sharma is rated as one of the best batters in the IPL. The former Mumbai Indians skipper has played great knocks in his career over the years. He has been one of the main reasons behind the dominance of the Mumbai-based franchise in the league.
For most of his career, Rohit Sharma played as a middle-order batter. However, in 2018, he promoted himself up the order and since then has been equally successful as he was in the middle order. He has developed himself as one of the best opening batters in the league.
Rohit Sharma's total runs in IPL
Rohit Sharma overall has played 250 games in the IPL so far. He is the fourth leading run-getter in the history of the league and is among the only four batters in the history of the league, who have amassed over 6500 runs in their career in IPL.
Overall, Rohit Sharma has mustered 6508 runs to his name at an average and strike rate of 30.13 and 131.29 respectively. Apart from this, the former Mumbai Indians skipper has also slammed two centuries and 42 half-centuries in his career in the Indian Premier League.
Image Credits: Rohit Sharma’s X.com account
Rohit Sharma left a great mark in his debut season in IPL 2008 as he racked up 404 runs at an average of over 36 and a strike rate nearing 150. The right-handed also slammed four centuries in his maiden stint in the league, playing for Deccan Chargers.
Rohit Sharma’s best season in the IPL came in 2013 when he was handed the captaincy of Mumbai Indians mid-way. He made sure that he led from the front and took his team to the glory in that season. He scored 538 runs at an average of around 40 and also won Player of the Match in the final.
IPL 2022 was the worst season for Rohit Sharma in the IPL. The batter failed to get going as we both as a batter as well as the skipper. Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians won the wooden spoon and he managed just 268 runs at an underwhelming average of under 20.
Apart from the two seasons in 2018 and 2022, Rohit Sharma has consistently managed to go past 300 runs in a season, which speaks a lot about his calibre as a batter. In the ongoing IPL 2024, the opening batter has looked in ridiculous touch and has also slammed a magnificent ton as well.
FAQs
How many titles has Rohit Sharma won as captain in IPL?
Rohit Sharma is the joint most successful captain in IPL in terms of titles won. The opening batter has won five titles as the captain of the Mumbai Indians and made them the most successful franchise in the league. He guided the team to wins in IPL 2013, 15,17,19 and 2020.
How many half-centuries Rohit Sharma has slammed in IPL?
Rohit Sharma as a batter has been magnificent with the bat in the IPL. He has over 6500 runs in the league and has hit 42 half-centuries in his career so far in IPL. Apart from his, he also has hit two tons in the tournament.
How many wickets has Rohit Sharma taken in the IPL?
Rohit Sharma used to bowl regularly during his stint with Deccan Chargers in the IPL. He was a handy bowler for his team and chipped in with crucial wickets for his teams. The batter has taken 15 wickets in the league at an average of 30.
Does Rohit Sharma have an IPL hat-trick?
Yes, Rohit Sharma is amongst the few batters in the IPL, who has taken a hat-trick with the ball. He achieved this while playing for Deccan Chargers against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2009. He removed Abhishek Nayar, Harbhajan Singh, and JP Duminy to etch his name in the record books.
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