IPL history: Top 3 knocks by Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is the third leading run scorer in the IPL history
Rohit Sharma is the third leading run scorer in the IPL history

#1 109* off 60 balls for Mumbai Indians against KKR in 2012

Rohit forged a record partnership of an unbeaten 167 with Herschelle Gibbs
Rohit forged a record partnership of an unbeaten 167 with Herschelle Gibbs

Rohit Sharma scored his only century in IPL in 2012. After winning the toss, MI decided to bat. Sachin Tendulkar, who opened the batting with Gibbs, lost his wicket for just two runs. The Mumbai batsman came as a one-down batsman. He forged a record partnership with Gibbs as they thrashed the KKR bowlers all around the park.

Mumbai Indians scored 182 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the allotted 20 overs. While Rohit was unbeaten on 109, Gibbs was unbeaten on 66. Rohit's century included 12 fours and five sixes in 60 balls.

Chasing the victory target of 183, KKR could manage only 155 runs thus losing by 27 runs. Rohit Sharma won the Player of the Match award for his impressive century at Eden Gardens.

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