KL Rahul enhanced his reputation as a marquee player with a jaw-dropping performance on Sunday evening at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an astonishing 112 not out, leading the Delhi Capitals to a decisive victory against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. Besides helping the team achieve a significant victory, Rahul made headlines by becoming the quickest Indian to score 8000 runs in T20 cricket.
Rahul did it in 224 innings, beating Kohli’s record of 243 innings. The right-hand batsman’s innings, which included 11 fours and 6 sixes, showcased a seasoned player’s hand-eye coordination and fortitude. This was Rahul’s fifth century in the IPL and his first as a Delhi Capital, thus making him the cricketer with IPL hundreds for three different franchises.
With the help of Rahul’s brilliance, the Delhi Capitals managed to post a formidable 199/3. While the Gujarat Titans seemed to be chasing the target easily, they fell short due to Rahul’s outstanding performance. This win is crucial for Delhi as it helps them maintain their playoff hopes as the league stage ends.
Rahul commented on the game, “I only wanted to play to the best of my ability and trust myself. Setting records is always nice, but more often than not, it is my job to aid my team in victory.” Besides specialists, Rahul’s fans have praised him for his steadfastness and impact during critical junctures, causing social media to celebrate his victory.
Through this innings, Rahul has made himself the top T20 run-scorer for India and firmly consolidated his place as one of the most dependable and aggressive openers among contemporary cricketers.
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