Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is now at its exciting turn. On May 26, an important match will be played between Mumbai Indians (Mi) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur. Both teams have a chance to reach the top-2. Whatever team will win this match, it will secure another chance to reach the final. Former captain Rohit Sharma is close to making a special record in this match.
Special day for Rohit Sharma
For Mumbai Indians, this match is not just the victory of the team, but it is also a special occasion for Rohit Sharma. If he scored 67 runs in this match, then his total runs in IPL will cross 7000. Till now only Virat Kohli has reached this point. In such a situation, Rohit can become the second batsman to score 7000 runs in IPL history.
Close to 300 sixes
Rohit Sharma has a chance to make another big record. At present, he has 297 sixes in his name. If he hit 3 sixes in this match, then he will complete 300 sixes. He will become the first player of India and the second player of the world to do so. Currently, this record is in the name of Chris Gayle, whose names are 357 sixes in the IPL.
Tough competition in playoff race
At present, Gujarat Titans (18 points), RCB (17), Punjab Kings (17) and Mumbai Indians (16) have already reached the playoffs in the points table. But who will reach the top-2, it will now be decided by these last matches. If Punjab Kings lose in this match, it can go to the third or fourth position, due to which they may have to play eliminator on 30 May.
If Rohit’s bat goes, it will prove beneficial not only for his record but also for reaching the top-2 of Mumbai Indians. In such a situation, everyone’s eyes will be on Rohit Sharma in this match.
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