In a historic moment which redefined the landscape of Cricket T20, Kl Rahul engraved his name in the Annals of Premier Indian League (IPL) By becoming the quickest drummer to reach the 5000 point milestone. Rahul obtained this remarkable feat in just 130 rounds, exceeding the previous record held by David Warnerwhich took 135 rounds. This success cements the status of Rahul as one of the most coherent and prolific race scorers in the history of IPL.
Kl Rahul Scripts History in the IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants
Rahul record sleeves took place during IPL 2025 meeting between Delhi Capital (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) At the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. In the second round of the match, Rahul played a central role in the orientation of the Capitals of Delhi towards a commanding victory of eight counters. He remained undefeated with a 57 composed of 57 flows of 42 balls, which included 3 ovens and 3 six. The last six, who sealed both half a century and the match, was an appropriate tribute to his record performance.
This stage places Rahul in front of the other legends of the IPL, including Virat Kohli (157 rounds),, AB de Villiers (161 rounds) and Shikhar Dhawan (168 rounds), emphasizing the magnitude of its fulfillment more.
IPL 2025: a season of triumph and resilience for KL Rahul
Rahul’s journey to this record is particularly remarkable given the recent developments in his IPL career. After a passage with Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul was acquired by the capitals of Delhi for a substantial inr crore. The franchise has sought its versatility as a guardian keeper capable of adapting to various sticks in the stick. Throughout season IPL 2025, Rahul has demonstrated its adaptability and consistency. In seven rounds, he raised 323 points to an impressive average of 64.60 and a striking strike rate of 153.80. His contributions include three crucial half-century against formidable opponents like Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants.
The match against LSG had a particular meaning for Rahul. Faced with his former team on their lawn at home, he delivered a winning match performance that showed his resilience and class. Its crucial partnerships – a stand of 69 points with Abhishek Porel (51 out of 36 balls) for the second window, and an undefeated partnership of 61 points with Captain AXAR PATEL (34 not released) – played a decisive role in the successful pursuit of Delhi’s capital. Delhi Capitals reached the target of 160 points in just 17.5 overs. Mukesh Kumar was appointed player of the match for his impressive bowling performance, taking four counters.
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Kl Rahul joins Elite 5000 Run Club
Rahul also joined an exclusive group of IPL strikers who have exceeded the 5000 -point brand. He is the eighth player to reach this stage, alongside pillars such as:
- Virat Kohli (8,326 races)
- Rohit Sharma (6,786 races)
- Shikhar Dhawan (6,769 points)
- David Warner (6,565 points)
- Suresh Raina (5,528 races)
- MS Dhoni (5,377 races)
- AB de Villiers (5,162 points)
RAHUL IPL IPL career statistics are just as impressive, with 5,006 points in 139 games, an average of 46.35 and a record which includes 40 half-century and four centuries.
The fastest at 5000 IPL tracks (per sleeve)
| Player | Sleeve |
|---|---|
| Kl Rahul | 130 |
| David Warner | 135 |
| Virat Kohli | 157 |
| AB de Villiers | 161 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 168 |
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