Rohit Sharma has once again engraved his name in the cricketing history books. The Indian cricket legend reached a record milestone during the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), becoming the latest member of the exclusive 12,000-run club in T20 cricket. 

Rohit joined the milestone in style, booting Pat Cummins over the stands with an imposing six, which aptly characterized his T20 career: bold, authoritative, and exhilarating. The six not only reflected his supremacy but also marked the beginning of his journey into the club of the most successful scorers in T20. He did it in his 443rd T20 match, thus becoming the fifth-quickest player in history to do so.

Fastest to 12,000 T20 Runs:

• Chris Gayle – 345 innings
• Virat Kohli – 360 innings
• David Warner – 368 innings
• Alex Hales – 432 innings
• Rohit Sharma – 443 innings
• Shoaib Malik – 451 innings

Popular for his silken stroke play and savage hitting, Rohit has been the most reliable of openers in the T20 age. With a strike rate of 30.81, the MI old warhorse has scored eight centuries and 79 half-centuries in the format. But beyond the stats, it's his capability to win games with effortless class that makes him different.

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Record Sixes for Mumbai Indians

Apart from the 12,000-run record, Rohit also took over another MI record, most sixes for MI. The right-hand batter has hit his 259th six for Mumbai Indians during the match, breaking Kieron Pollard's record of 258. It's another testament to his lasting legacy at MI, where he has been both a leader and a legend.

Elite 12,000-Run Club in T20s

• Chris Gayle – 14,562 runs
• Alex Hales – 13,610 runs
• Shoaib Malik – 13,571 runs
• Kieron Pollard – 13,537 runs
• Virat Kohli – 13,208 runs
• David Warner – 13,019 runs
• Jos Buttler – 12,469 runs
• Rohit Sharma – 12,013* runs

While the 2025 IPL did not get off to a great start for the erstwhile MI skipper, he got back into the groove in the intense face-off against Chennai Super Kings. His 76 not out off 45 balls, including six sixes and four fours, was vintage Rohit, driving MI to a badly needed victory and quelling all rumors regarding his form.

As MI pursue 144 against SRH, Rohit is still at the center of their quest now not only as an experienced performer, but as a record-breaker who keeps testing the limits of what can be achieved in the shortest form.