Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another milestone to his name during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday, though his innings was a modest 35 runs. The veteran opener hit five fours and a six before getting out, but that one six was enough to make it into the record books.This shot made Rohit the Indian player with most sixes against a single team in IPL history. He now has 51 sixes against Delhi Capitals, breaking MS Dhoni’s previous record of 50 sixes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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