In a thrilling clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locked horns with Delhi Capitals (DC). Amidst the electrifying atmosphere, KL Rahul etched his name in the annals of IPL history, becoming the fastest player to reach the illustrious milestone of 5,000 runs in just 130 innings. This monumental achievement shattered the previous records held by the legendary David Warner (135 innings) and the ever-dependable Virat Kohli (157 innings).
Rahul, with his characteristic grace and precision, crafted a masterful innings of 57 runs off 42 balls. This knock was instrumental in Delhi Capitals’ triumphant chase of 160, sealing an eight-wicket victory against LSG. The match marked Rahul’s return to Lucknow, a city where he had previously donned the LSG jersey before his move to DC in the 2025 mega auction for a staggering INR 14 crore. His comeback was particularly poignant, following a brief paternity break.
Reflecting on Rahul’s journey, his IPL career has been a testament to unwavering consistency and sheer brilliance. Earlier, he had set the benchmark by becoming the fastest to 4,000 IPL runs in just 105 innings, surpassing the formidable Chris Gayle’s record of 112 innings.
This latest feat not only cements KL Rahul’s status as one of the IPL’s premier batsmen but also positions him as the potential linchpin for Delhi Capitals’ quest for the IPL 2025 title. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed could very well be the X-factor that propels DC to glory.
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