Mumbai, April 20 -- India skipper and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the second-highest run-getter in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rohit achieved the feat during his side's clash against long-time rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the home ground of Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. He has now scored 6,786 runs.

The 'Hitman' produced a vintage knock of 76* in 45 balls, with four boundaries and six sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 168.89. It was his first half-century in this season.

Rohit has now scored 158 runs in seven innings this season at an average of 26.33, with a strike rate of 154.90, with a fifty to his name.

In 264 IPL matches and 259 innings, Rohit, who has represente...