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Rohit Sharma Hits 50th IPL Fifty: Joins Virat Kohli In Exclusive Half-Century Club

Rohit Sharma shines for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, scoring a 23-ball half-century, becoming the fourth player with 50+ IPL fifties and the highest run-scorer against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Published by Shubham Madaan
Published: March 29, 2026 22:44:53 IST

Rohit Sharma made a blazing start to IPL 2026, delivering a captain’s knock for the Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium. The 38-year-old needed just 23 balls to bring up his first half-century of the season, setting the tone in a challenging 221-run chase.

With this effort, Rohit achieved a major milestone, becoming only the fourth batter in IPL history to register 50 scores of 50 or more. Playing his 274th match in the league, he now has two centuries and 48 fifties to his name.

At the top of this elite list is Virat Kohli, who has recorded 72 scores of 50+ in 268 matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including 8 centuries and 64 fifties. He is followed by David Warner with 66 such scores, and Shikhar Dhawan with 53.

Most 50+ scores in IPL history:

  • 72 – Virat Kohli
  • 66 – David Warner
  • 53 – Shikhar Dhawan
  • 50 – Rohit Sharma*
  • 45 – KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma has added another milestone to his illustrious IPL career by becoming the highest run-scorer against Kolkata Knight Riders, surpassing David Warner’s previous tally of 1,093 runs. He achieved this feat with his 11th run in the Mumbai Indians’ 2026 IPL opener at Wankhede Stadium.

Rohit vs KKR:

  • Total runs: 1,094+ across 36 IPL matches
  • Average: 38+
  • Strike rate: 127+
  • 50s: 6, Centuries: 1
    Only Virat Kohli (1,021 runs) joins Rohit and Warner in scoring over 1,000 runs against KKR.

IPL stats of Rohit Sharma

  • Total IPL runs: 7,050+ in 273 matches (268 innings)
  • Average: 29+
  • Strike rate: 132+
    Last season, he became the second batter in IPL history to cross 7,000 runs, following Virat Kohli’s 8,730.

Rohit continues to cement his legacy as one of IPL’s most prolific and consistent run-getters, with remarkable performances against top sides like KKR.

Published by Shubham Madaan
Published: March 29, 2026 22:44:53 IST

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