IPL history: Top 3 knocks by Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is one of the stalwarts of IPL cricket. He started his career with Deccan Chargers and played for them in the first three seasons. He later moved to Mumbai Indians in 2011. The move has worked wonders for both Rohit and the Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians, who couldn't win an IPL title till 2012, won three titles in the span of six years under Rohit Sharma. Rohit, who couldn't cement his place in the shorter format in the Indian team, then became one of the star performers in the International circuit after his move to Mumbai Indians.

The Indian standby captain has aggregated 4493 runs and is the third leading run-scorer in IPL history only behind Raina and Virat. He has one century and 34 half-centuries against his name. He also has taken 15 wickets from his 60 overs which includes a hat-trick.

Here are the three top knocks by Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League.

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#3 32 runs off 13 balls for Deccan Chargers Vs. KKR in 2009

Rohit scored 21 in the last over while chasing

After being asked to bat by the Deccan Chargers, KKR scored 160 runs. While chasing, Deccan Chargers were in a state of bother as they require 21 off the last over to pull off a sensational win.

While everyone else thought that KKR would win this game, the 'Hitman' had other plans. He scored two sixes and two fours in that over helping the Deccan Chargers to win the game by six wickets. Rohit also grabbed the Man of the Match award for his last over heroics.

Though the former Deccan Chargers star has centuries and double centuries against his name, his innings of unbeaten 32 off 13 balls must be one of his most special knocks.

The Deccan Chargers eventually went on win the 2009 IPL season.

#2 50 off 26 balls for MI agaisnt CSK in 2015 IPL finals

Rohit played a match-winning knock in 2015 IPL finals

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the top two teams in IPL, and both the teams have won three titles each. Their rivalry is fondly called 'The Super-Indian Derby' by the cricketing world.

When MI beat CSK in the 2013 IPL finals to win their maiden IPL title, Rohit did not contribute much as he got out for just two runs. However, when both the teams met again in the 2015 IPL finals, Rohit played an impressive knock scoring unbeaten 50 off just 26 balls at a strike-rate of 192.31. His quick-fire half-century helped Mumbai Indians to score 202 runs in 20 overs.

While chasing, CSK could manage only 161 runs, thus handing MI their 2nd IPL title. Rohit Sharma also won the Player of the Match award for his brilliant knock under pressure.

#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 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.