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KL Rahul Eyes MS Dhoni's 5 IPL Trophies Over Run Milestones

KL Rahul acknowledged surpassing MS Dhoni in IPL run charts but stressed that team success matters more to him. He expressed a desire to match Dhoni's record of five IPL championships. Rahul recently scored a stunning 152-run knock against Punjab Kings. He also credited his special connection with Chinnaswamy Stadium for his strong performances.

Key Points: KL Rahul Aims to Match MS Dhoni's Five IPL Trophies

  • KL Rahul surpassed MS Dhoni to become fifth-highest IPL run-scorer
  • He values team success over personal milestones
  • Rahul aims to match Dhoni's record of five IPL titles
  • He scored 152 runs in a recent match against PBKS
  • Rahul credits Chinnaswamy Stadium for boosting his confidence
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"Would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he has won": KL Rahul

KL Rahul says surpassing MS Dhoni in IPL run charts is nice, but matching his five trophy haul with CSK is the real goal. Read full story.

"The milestone I would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he's won with CSK. - KL Rahul"

New Delhi, May 1

Delhi Capitals star batter KL Rahul acknowledged that surpassing legendary MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League run charts is a nice personal milestone, but he doesn't see it as his main achievement.

He stressed that cricket is ultimately about team success, and what he truly wants is to win multiple IPL titles like MS Dhoni.

Rahul said, matching Dhoni's record of five championships would be far more meaningful than any individual statistic.

During a recent IPL clash in New Delhi between DC and Punjab Kings (PBKS), KL Rahul delivered a stunning 152-run knock, a performance that propelled him past MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in IPL history.

"I didn't even realise I had gone past Mahi bhai on the IPL's all-time run-scorers list. Honestly, the milestone I would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he's won with CSK. When you have a long career, personal achievements do feel special. They tell you that your hard work and sacrifices have paid off. But at the end of the day, cricket is a team sport. You want to win trophies. You want to be part of successful sides. That has always been my goal. Every season, I give my best to win the IPL, no matter which team I play for. That matters the most to me. Personal milestones are good. They reassure me that I am on the right track. But what would truly make me happy is winning as many trophies as MS Dhoni," KL Rahul said on JioStar.

Rahul also opened up about his special connection with the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and his performances against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

Hailing from Karnataka, Rahul credited his deep personal connection with M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he grew up watching matches and dreaming of playing.

He explained that the familiarity and emotional attachment to the venue naturally boost his confidence, helping him perform well, not just against RCB but in international games there too.

"There's nothing different I do against RCB. I've thought about it a lot. If there is a mental switch, why can't I use it against every team? I haven't found an answer. But Chinnaswamy is very special to me. I grew up there as a kid, watching players and dreaming of playing on that ground. So, a psychological switch happens when I go there. It's not just against RCB. I've done well in international games there, too. Some stadiums just give you a good vibe and make you feel you'll do well. I'm happy I've consistently performed against a top-quality, defending champion side like RCB. As an athlete, you want to challenge yourself and bring out your best against good teams. That's when some switch turns on," he added.

In the ongoing IPL, Rahul has been DC's batting backbone with 358 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.14.

Against RCB in their home turf in Bengaluru this season, Rahul played a brilliant innings of 57 off 34 balls, which helped his side beat RCB by six wickets.

- ANI

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James A
KL Rahul's humility is impressive, but I wonder if this is also a veiled critique of his past teams. At Punjab Kings and Lucknow, he was the star but never won. Now at Delhi Capitals, he's got a stronger squad. Still, five trophies? That's a tall order in today's competitive IPL. Dhoni's CSK had an unfair advantage of stability and a core that stayed for years. KL's bouncing between franchises will make that harder.
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Priya S
Nice words from KL, but talk is cheap—he's been in the IPL for over a decade and still hasn't won a single title. Meanwhile, Dhoni won five in his first 13 seasons! 🏆 The difference is captaincy. Dhoni could read the game like no one else, while KL's leadership at Punjab and Lucknow was often too defensive. That said, his 152-run knock was a treat to watch—pure class! Hope he finally gets a trophy, maybe with DC this year.
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Arun Y
Respect to KL for saying this, but I'm a bit skeptical. 🤨 He's been in the IPL since 2013 and has played for five different teams. Consistency in one franchise matters a lot—Dhoni stuck with CSK for 16 years (barring the ban). Look at Rohit, he built MI's dynasty over a decade. KL keeps switching, so building a championship culture is harder. Still, his 152 against PBKS was one of the best knocks I've ever seen! Just hope he doesn't keep changing teams every two years.
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Ravi K
KL's comments about Chinnaswamy are so relatable—every Kannadiga feels that bond with the stadium! 🏟️ Growing up near the ground and then smashing centuries there is a dream come true. But five trophies to match Dhoni? Arre bhai, ek toh pehle jeet lo!

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