Rohit Sharma Joins Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as Joint-Most Capped Players in IPL History
By taking the field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Sharma earned his 278th IPL cap, moving level with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli at the summit of the all-time list.
Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma has reached a historic milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the joint-most capped player in the tournament's history. By taking the field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) today at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Sharma earned his 278th IPL cap, moving level with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli at the summit of the all-time list. You can read Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians match scorecard here.
Rohit Sharma Joins Elite List
History-maker मतलब Rohit Sharma! 💙
With 278* caps, आपला Ro becomes the joint-most capped player in #TATAIPL history alongside MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli! 👏 pic.twitter.com/3gDQBpuLe0
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 10, 2026
This achievement marks a significant moment in the 19-year history of the league, as three of its most decorated stalwarts now share the top spot. Rohit Sharma’s IPL journey began in the inaugural 2008 season with the Deccan Chargers, where he won his first title in 2009.
However, his legacy is most closely defined by his tenure with the Mumbai Indians, whom he joined in 2011. Under his captaincy, the franchise secured five IPL titles between 2013 and 2020. Throughout his 278 matches, Sharma has established himself as one of the league's most prolific run-scorers. Virat Kohli Takes Note Of Urvil Patel’s 13-Ball Fifty; RCB Star’s Reaction Goes Viral Ahead of RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Clash (Watch Video).
With Virat Kohli also featuring in today’s match for RCB, both he and Sharma are effectively moving in lockstep. Should Chennai Super Kings qualify for the playoffs and MS Dhoni return to fitness, the record could change hands multiple times before the final in late May.
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