KL Rahul made history on Tuesday as he became the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Delhi Capitals batter achieved this milestone during his team’s eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Rahul’s unbeaten knock of 57* not only helped his team chase down a target of 160 runs but also propelled him past cricketing legends like David Warner, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. He reached the 5000-run mark in just 130 innings, surpassing Warner’s previous record of 135 innings.
With this achievement, Rahul joins an elite group of players who have scored over 5000 runs in the IPL, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, and AB de Villiers. In his IPL career so far, Rahul has amassed 5006 runs in 139 matches at an impressive average of 46.35, with 40 fifties and four centuries to his name.
During the match against Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul played a crucial role in stabilizing the Delhi Capitals innings after an early wicket fell. He formed a solid partnership with Abhishek Porel, scoring boundaries and hitting sixes to guide his team to victory.
Rahul’s innings was filled with exquisite shots and aggressive stroke play, including a massive six over mid-wicket and a boundary over the bowler’s head. He reached his 40th half-century in the IPL with a single off the first ball of the 18th over, before finishing the game in style with another six to seal the win for the Capitals.
With this remarkable performance, KL Rahul has once again proven his talent and ability as one of the leading batsmen in the IPL. His achievement of reaching 5000 runs in record time solidifies his reputation as a top performer in the tournament.
