KL Rahul made history by becoming the fastest Indian to achieve 8000 runs in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during the Delhi Capitals’ vital IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahul opened the batting alongside Faf du Plessis, demonstrating both composure and class in a high-stakes game with significant playoff implications.
Rahul reached the milestone in just 224 innings, outscoring Virat Kohli, who needed 243 innings. Rahul now ranks third in the overall ranking, trailing only Chris Gayle and Babar Azam. His rapid rise in T20 cricket demonstrates his consistency and adaptation to various teams and settings.
Despite only making his DC debut for the second time this season, Rahul excelled once again. His versatility in hitting positions is proven beneficial to the franchise. He went on to score a fluent half-century off 35 balls, strengthening DC’s chances of putting up a big total against GT’s tough batting lineup.
The Delhi Capitals now need two more wins to stay in contention for the playoffs. With players like Rahul stepping up at crucial moments, DC will be excited about finishing the season on a strong note and seeking their first IPL crown.
