Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Under pressure, Rohit Sharma knocked the captain and brought up his 50th Indian Premier League 2026 half-century during Mumbai Indians’ high-scoring chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.Most 50+ scores in IPL72 – Virat Kohli66 – David Warner53 – Shikhar Dhawan50 – Rohit Sharma*45 – KL RahulChasing a daunting 221, Rohit led from the front with a blistering 78 off just 39 balls, attacking from the start and putting the KKR bowlers on the back foot. In the process, he joined the elite list of players with 50 or more fifties in IPL history, becoming only the fourth to reach the milestone after Virat Kohli (72), David Warner (66) and Shikhar Dhawan (53).
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Greenstone Lobo predicts IPL 2026 winner Most runs against the opposition in the IPL1161 – Rohit Sharma vs KKR*1159 – Virat Kohli vs PBKS1146 – Virat Kohli vs CSK1134 – David Warner vs PBKS1130 – Virat Kohli vs DC1093 – David Warner vs KKRThe MI opener also achieved another major milestone during his knock, becoming the player with the most runs against a single opponent in IPL history. Rohit now has 1161 runs against KKR and surpassed Kohli’s tally against Punjab Kings.The MI opener found the perfect partner in Ryan Rickelton as the duo combined for a stunning 148-run stand – the highest ever for Mumbai Indians against KKR in IPL history. Their aggressive approach kept MI well ahead of the required pace and in firm control of the chase.Earlier in the game, KKR posted a strong 220 for 4, scoring impressive half-centuries from Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51). Despite some late check from the MI bowlers, the total looked challenging on the flat surface.However, Rohit made the target look much less daunting with his fluid stroke play. Mixing timing with power, he picked up pace and spin and reached his 50th in style.His innings finally ended thanks to a brilliant effort from Anukul Roy, who ran backwards to complete a sharp catch and finally break the dangerous opening partnership.
