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Combined Dismissals of Kohli and Rohit
Bowlers with the most combined dismissals of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in IPL history.
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Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma IPL Head-to-Head Stats (2008-2026)
Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma - IPL H2H Stats, Rivalry Analysis & Cricket Insights 🏏 Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma 📅 Updated: Apr 07, 2026 ⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 25 views 📝 297 words Virat Kohli has scored 131 runs from 87 balls against Sandeep Sharma in IPL history. However, Sandeep Sharma has dismissed him 7 times. 🏏 Virat Kohli vs Sandeep Sharma: The Complete IPL Rivalry Analysis Few matchups in IPL history generate as much tactical intrigue as when Virat Kohli steps out to face Sandeep Sharma. Across 87 deliveries in IPL history, this battle has produced 131 runs and 7 dismissals — numbers that tell a rich story of competing skill sets. 📊 Key Statistics at a Glance MetricValue Total Balls Faced87 Total Runs Scored131 Strike Rate150.57 Batting Average18.71 Dismissals7 Fours18 Sixes1 Dot Ball %28.74% Economy Rate (runs/over)9.03 📈 Performance Analysis Batter's Perspective: Virat Kohli Virat Kohli has been the dominant force in this matchup, scoring at a blistering strike rate of 150.57, indicating the batter has largely found answers to Sandeep Sharma's challenges. Hitting 18 boundaries and 1 maximums, the scoring intent is clear. Bowler's Perspective: Sandeep Sharma Sandeep Sharma has claimed 7 wickets in this rivalry, making this one of the more successful dismissal records against Virat Kohli in IPL history. The dot ball percentage of 28.74% is particularly revealing — every dot ball is a moral victory for the bowler in T20 cricket. 🎯 Tactical Breakdown The economy rate of 9.03 runs per over in this rivalry paints a clear tactical picture. With runs flowing at this rate, Virat Kohli has been able to dictate terms. ⚡ Pressure Moments & Match Impact In T20 cricket, every delivery counts double in high-pressure moments. The 7 time(s) Virat Kohli has been dismissed by Sandeep Sharma represent some of the most crucial wickets in these team encounters. Dot Ball Dominance: 28.74% of deliveries resulted in no run. Boundary Threat: Virat Kohli has found the fence 19 times (18 fours, 1 sixes). Wicket Impact: Each of the 7 dismissals carried significant match-changing potential. 🏆 Verdict Based on the data, Virat Kohli holds the statistical edge — a strike rate of 150.57 and only 7 dismissal(s) from 87 balls. Every IPL season brings new chapters to this fascinating story.
Rohit Sharma Creates History, Breaks MS Dhoni's Record Of...
Last Updated:April 04, 2026, 16:53 ISTRohit Sharma has hammered 51 sixes so far in 38 IPL matches against Delhi Capitals, whereas Dhoni has 50 sixes to his name against RCB in the cash-rich league.Rohit Sharma becomes first cricketer to score 6000 runs in IPL for Mumbai Indians. (Picture Credit: AP)Legendary Indian batter Rohit Sharma opened the innings for Mumbai Indians in their second match of IPL 2026 on Saturday, April 4, against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium and scored 35 runs from 26 balls. The 38-year-old right-handed batter from Mumbai hammered 5 fours and 1 six during his stay at the crease before Nitish Rana completed his catch off Axar Patel’s bowling. But before making his way back to the pavilion in the 10th over of MI’s innings in the match taking place at the iconic stadium in Delhi, Rohit entered his name in the history books. He broke MS Dhoni’s record of hitting the most sixes against one team in the IPL by an Indian batter.Dhoni, who is part of CSK‘s IPL 2026 squad, has hammered 50 sixes so far against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, whereas the six off Vipraj Nigam’s bowling on the sixth ball of the seventh over on Saturday helped Rohit extend his tally of sixes to 51 against Delhi Capitals.Recommended StoriesRohit Sharma Creates History, Becomes 1st Asian Cricketer To Hit 550 Sixes In T20sRohit Sharma Becomes 4th Cricketer In The World To Score 50 Fifty Plus Scores In IPLHitman Reloaded: Rohit Sharma Smashes The Fastest Fifty Of His IPL Career vs KKRRohit Sharma Becomes First Capped Cricketer To Play All 19 Editions Of Indian Premier LeagueThe world record of hitting most sixes against one team in the world’s richest franchise cricket league is in the name of Chris Gayle. Gayle hammered 61 sixes in 16 IPL matches against Punjab Kings for two teams – Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru – and 54 sixes in 19 IPL matches against KKR for RCB and PBKS.Most sixes against one team in the IPLPLAYERCOUNTRYTEAM(S)MATCHESSIXESAGAINSTChris GayleWest IndiesKKR, RCB1661Punjab KingsChris GayleWest IndiesRCB, PBKS1954Kolkata Knight RidersRohit SharmaIndiaHDC, MI3851Delhi CapitalsMS DhoniIndiaCSK, RPSG3850Royal Challengers BengaluruVirat KohliIndiaRCB3548Chennai Super KingsRohit SharmaIndiaHDC, MI3647Kolkata Knight RidersAB de VilliersSouth AfricaDC, RCB2544Punjab KingsChris GayleWest IndiesKKR, RCB, PBKS2044Mumbai IndiansKieron PollardWest IndiesMI2744Chennai Super KingsDavid WarnerAustraliaDC, SRH2344Royal Challengers Bengalur...
IPL 2026 STATS - The Indian Express
Rohit Sharma (6,628 runs) overtook David Warner (6,565 runs) in third spot after the 2024 season. But the Australian is the only foreign player in the top 5 with Suresh Raina (5,528) closing out the top 5. Kohli also holds the record for most runs scored in a single IPL season: 973 in 2016.
Abhishek Sharma fined by IPL after run-out controversy in KKR vs SRH ...
Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 percent of his match fees and handed one demerit point after SRH's win over KKR at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 2. Abhishek was sanctioned for breaching IPL's Code of Conduct during the game.
