Top 5 records Rohit Sharma can break in IPL 2024

Rohit Sharma is arguably one of the prolific openers in the history of limited-overs cricket. Known for his devastating striking, Rohit is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL) with over 6000 runs. Although the 36-year-old's name is not associated much with batting records in the cash-rich league, he has made a name for himself as the most successful captain. 

From replacing Ricky Ponting as Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper midway through the 2013 season to joining Sachin Tendulkar as the face of the franchise, what Rohit has done for them in the last 10 years has been unparalleled. Apart from the record of leading MI to glory five times, he also holds many other records in the tournament.

Notably, in the 17th edition of the IPL, Rohit is set to represent the Mumbai-based franchise as a pure batter the 'Hitman' might break some records this time around. 

Let's take a look at five records that Rohit Sharma can break in the upcoming IPL season:

5. Most centuries for MI, second-most IPL centuries by an Indian 

Only six Mumbai Indians batters have scored a century in the last 16 years and they have done it only once. Sanath Jayasuriya was the first player to score a ton for MI, in the 2008 edition. Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Lendl Simmons, Cameron Green and Suryakumar Yadav are the other players have reached the three-figure mark in the league.

Rohit is just one century away to achieve the record for most hundreds for MI. However, he will have competition from Suryakumar for the same. Given the nature of 'Hitman', it does not look like he will stop at just one hundred. RCB's Virat Kohli (7) and GT's captain Shubman Gill (3) are currently the first and second in the list of Indian players with the most IPL centuries. Rohit can aim for the record of second most IPL centuries by an Indian when he takes the field for MI in the 2024 season.

Also Check: List of Rohit Sharma international & IPL centuries