IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma writes history as first…

Rohit Sharma On Sunday, he became the first player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League, adding another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career. Milestone occurs in mumbai indiansThe IPL 2026 opener is against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Rohit is the second player to appear since the 19th season Virat Kohlihe is the only person to do this in a national team appearance. Rohit’s journey began in his debut season with Deccan Chargers in 2008 and soon after he made his debut for India in 2007. In contrast, Kohli appeared as an uncapped player in his first IPL season and made his international debut later that year. Rohit delivered a stunning performance with the bat that marked a stylistic milestone. He scored a formidable 221 and smashed a fluid 78 off 39 balls to lead Mumbai in a high-scoring match. In the process, he also notched his 50th IPL half-century, joining an elite list that includes Kohli, David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan.Maximum 50+ runs in IPL72 – Virat Kohli66 – David Warner53 – Shikhar Dhawan50 – Rohit Sharma* The veteran opener also achieved another major feat by becoming the player with the most runs against a single opponent in IPL history, scoring 1161 runs against KKR. Rohit found strong support in Ryan Rickelton and the two partnered in the opening innings for a match-defining 148, Mumbai Indians’ highest score against KKR. Rickton contributed an outstanding 81 off 43 balls as MI easily chased down 221 to seal a 6-wicket victory with 224 for 4. Earlier, KKR posted a score of 220 for 4 after half a century. Ajinkya Lahani (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51), but their efforts were overshadowed by Mumbai’s dominant chase. On a night filled with records and milestones, Rohit not only etched his name deeply into IPL history but once again proved why he remains one of the most enduring and influential players in the league.