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KL Rahul 50 Runs From Surpassing MS Dhoni's Historic IPL Record

KL Rahul is on the verge of a major IPL milestone, requiring just 50 more runs to surpass MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament's history. The Delhi Capitals opener comes into the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in strong form, having recently scored a half-century at his home ground in Bengaluru. While Dhoni has compiled 5,439 runs over 278 matches, Rahul has been more prolific in fewer innings, averaging 45.67. The all-time run-scoring list is still led by Virat Kohli, who has amassed 8,908 runs.

Key Points: KL Rahul Nears MS Dhoni's IPL Runs Record Ahead of SRH Clash

  • Rahul needs 50 runs to pass Dhoni
  • Virat Kohli is all-time IPL run leader
  • Rahul's strike rate is 168 this season
  • Dhoni has played 278 IPL matches
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KL Rahul 50 runs away from overtaking MS Dhoni's IPL tally ahead of SRH clash

KL Rahul needs 50 runs to overtake MS Dhoni as the 6th-highest run-scorer in IPL history. Get stats, comparison, and match preview for DC vs SRH.

"KL Rahul is just 50 runs away from overtaking Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni - Report"

Hyderabad, April 21

Delhi Capitals star batter KL Rahul is just 50 runs away from overtaking Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni to become the sixth-highest run-getter in Indian Premier League history.

KL will be taking to the field at Hyderabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with some happy memories fresh in his mind, having scored a match-winning half-century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, his home stadium while representing Karnataka in domestic cricket.

This season has witnessed the stylish opener upping his intent with the bat, scoring at a strike rate of close to 170 and hitting a boundary every 2.6 balls.

The all-time highest run-scorer in IPL history is Virat Kohli of RCB, with 8,908 runs in 273 matches and 265 innings at an average of 39.76, with a strike rate of 133.43, including eight tons and 65 fifties.

So far in his IPL career, KL has made 5,390 runs in 150 matches and 141 innings at an average of 45.67 and a strike rate of 136.83, including five centuries and 42 fifties, having represented SRH, RCB, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before bringing his talents to DC. His best individual score is 132*.

On the other hand, CSK icon Dhoni, who also played two seasons for Rising Pune Supergiant, has made 5,439 runs in 278 matches and 242 innings at an average of 38.30, with a strike rate of 137.45, including 24 fifties and a best score of 84*.

KL has had a mixed bag run in the IPL so far, with 168 runs in five innings at an average of 33.60 and a strike rate of 168.00, with two fifties and a best score of 92.

Squads: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora(w), Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga, Liam Livingstone, Smaran Ravichandran, Harsh Dubey, Dilshan Madushanka, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivam Mavi, Gerald Coetzee, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Karun Nair, Prithvi Shaw, Ashutosh Sharma, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari.

- ANI

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Priya S
Stats are impressive, but let's be honest, comparing KL's tally to Dhoni's is a bit unfair. Dhoni batted lower down for most of his career and played the finisher's role. Context matters. KL is a top-order batsman. Both are greats in their own way.
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Rohit P
As a Delhi fan, I'm just happy he's with us this season! He's bringing that intent we needed. That 92 was a classic. Hope he continues this form and helps DC reach the playoffs. #Yellove
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Sarah B
The numbers show his class. An average of over 45 in T20 cricket is phenomenal. He makes it look so effortless. Excited to see if he can chase down Kohli's record one day, though that's a long way off!
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Vikram M
Good for him, but I wish he showed this aggressive intent more consistently for India in T20s. Sometimes he starts too slow in internationals. IPL form is great, but we need him to fire in the World Cup later this year! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
The article mentions his strike rate is close to 170 this season. That's the key change! For years people said he was a bit slow, but he's answered his critics perfectly. True champion player adapting his game.

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