IPL: KL Rahul completes 8,000 runs in T20 cricket, surpasses Virat Kohli to become fastest Indian to reach milestone

ANI May 19, 2025 463 views

KL Rahul scripted history by becoming the fastest Indian to 8000 T20 runs during his match-winning century against Gujarat Titans. The Delhi Capitals opener achieved the feat in just 224 innings, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record of 243 innings. His blistering 112* off 65 balls now places him third globally behind Chris Gayle and Babar Azam for fastest to the milestone. The knock also marked Rahul's seventh T20 century, tying him with Abhishek Sharma for fifth-most in the format.

"He has reached the landmark in 224 innings, third fastest behind Gayle (213) and Babar Azam (218)" - Match Report
New Delhi, May 18: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul completed 8,000 runs in T20 cricket after posting a memorable century against Gujarat Titans (GT) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Delhi on Sunday.

Key Points

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KL Rahul's 112* powers DC to 199/3 vs GT

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Overtakes Kohli's 243-innings record with 224

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Now joint-fifth for most T20 centuries (7)

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DC's top scorer this IPL with 493 runs

During the clash against GT, KL smashed a brilliant 112* in just 65 balls, his knock was decorated with 14 fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 172.31.

This is KL's fifth IPL century and seventh overall in T20 cricket. In T20 cricket, he has tied with Abhishek Sharma to have the joint-fifth highest centuries in T20 cricket. The highest number of centuries in the IPL is by star India batter Virat Kohli (eight).

Meanwhile, Chris Gayle, the West Indies batting icon, holds the record for most centuries in all of T20s with 22 tons.

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, KL is DC's top run-getter and overall seventh, with 493 runs in 11 matches at an average of 61.62 and a strike rate of over 148. He has scored a century and three fifties, with the best score of 112*.

In 237 matches and 224 innings, KL now has 8,081 runs at an average of 42.53. He has scored seven centuries and 68 fifties, with the best score of 132*. He has reached the landmark in 224 innings, third fastest by a batter behind Gayle (213 innings) and Pakistan's Babar Azam (218 innings) and he has overtaken Virat Kohli (243) to be the fastest Indian to the milestone.

Coming to the match, GT won the toss and opted to bowl first. After DC lost Faf Du Plessis early, a 90-run stand between KL Rahul and Abishek Porel (30 in 19 balls, with a four and three sixes) and cameos from skipper Axar Patel (25 in 16 balls, with two fours and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (21* in 10 balls, with two sixes) helped DC reach 199/3.

Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna and Arshad Khan got a wicket each.

Now, DC needs to defend 200 runs to get their seventh win of the season and make things easier for themselves going forward towards the playoffs.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What a phenomenal achievement by KL Rahul! 🎉 He's been so consistent across formats. That strike rate of 172 yesterday was just mind-blowing. Hope he carries this form to the T20 World Cup next month. #KingKL
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Priya M.
While KL's achievement is great, I still feel Virat is the GOAT. KL needs to perform like this in pressure matches and ICC tournaments. But no doubt he's currently the best opener we have in T20s.
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Amit S.
That 112* was pure class! The way he was timing the ball was just... chef's kiss 🤌. Interesting that he's now ahead of Kohli in this stat. IPL has really helped Indian batsmen develop their T20 game tremendously.
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Sneha R.
People keep talking about strike rates, but look at that average of 61 this season! That's proper consistency. Hope DC makes it to playoffs - they deserve it after that performance yesterday.
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Vikram J.
The most impressive part? He achieved this while keeping wickets for most of his career! Proper all-round contribution. Only Gayle and Babar ahead of him globally - that's elite company.
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Neha P.
Remember when people said KL was only good for Tests? 😂 This man has evolved into a complete white-ball beast. That cover drive yesterday... pure poetry in motion! #KLassicRahul

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