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Rohit Sharma will perform better than Virat Kohli in IPL 2026, claims South Africa GOAT

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Rohit Sharma will perform better than Virat Kohli in IPL 2026, claims South Africa GOAT


Just before the start of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former South African bowler Dale Steyn made a big claim that Rohit Sharma can become the leading run-scorer this season.


Rohit Sharma has been out of the T20 format for a while now. However, we recently saw him lose weight for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League when he was trolled online for being overweight.

Can Rohit Sharma be seen in his best form?

As we all know, Sharma has retired from the Test and T20I formats, focusing completely on the one-day format. Talking about this, Dale Steyn said, “We can see the 2024 World Cup-winning captain at his best,” which he demonstrated in the year 2013 by surpassing the score of 500 runs for the first time, helping MI to their first title.

While speaking on the broadcast, Steyn said that Rohit Sharma looks fit, well prepared and more focused for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

“Weapons blazing. I think he will come out focused and aggressive, but in a controlled manner. It will not be reckless work, it will be cultured, adapted to the conditions. We are likely to see the best of Rohit Sharma this season,” he said.

“You can see it in their physique, and there is a feeling in the air: cricket is always in the air in India, but now there is a winning culture that Indian cricket is starting to possess. The world is noticing it, and India is two steps ahead of everyone else,” he added.

Two months to prove that Rohit Sharma is no less than Virat Kohli

As Rohit has already retired from the 50-over format and the T20I format, along with Run-Machine Virat Kohli. Steyn believes it is the best time to show the world who he is.

“Since Rohit is not a fixture in all three formats like before, he is using the IPL as the perfect stage to showcase his skills and remind everyone that he is still at the top,” he said.

“This is his period, two months to show India that he is still among the cream of the crop, along with Virat and other experienced players. Opening at Wankhede with Quinton de Kock at the other end, and possibly (Ryan) Rickleton too, Rohit is ready to fire. It’s going to be exciting,” he added.

All eyes on Rohit Sharma for IPL 2026

Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful players and captains in IPL history as he led Mumbai Indians to five titles and scored over 7,000 runs in the tournament. As of the 2026 season, he continues to be a key figure at the top of the order, known for his composed batting, a strike rate of over 132, two centuries and over 47 half-centuries, with a highest score of 109*.
In IPL 2025, Rohit endured an inconsistent campaign for Mumbai Indians, marked by a slow start and a series of low scores before regaining form in the second half. He amassed 329 runs in 13 matches at an average of 27.42, including three fifties, with 199 significant runs in just three innings, highlighting his patchy form.However, after stepping away from two international formats, expectations are high for Rohit to rediscover his best touch in IPL 2026 and lead from the front. With renewed focus, experience and leadership, he will be crucial to MI’s campaign as they look to start strongly against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where fans will be eager to witness a commanding performance from their veteran star.

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