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KL Rahul created history by scoring the fastest 5000 runs in the IPL. Dhurandhar like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also behind in this matter. Playing for Delhi Capitals, he recorded this record against Lucknow Super Giants …Read more
KL Rahul became the fastest batsman to score the fastest 5 thousand runs in IPL history
Highlights
- KL Rahul scored the fastest 5000 runs in the IPL.
- Rahul left David Warner behind.
- Playing for Delhi, he set a record against Lucknow.
New Delhi. In the Indian Premier League, KL Rahul made his name in the record book, doing a new amazing. In the history of the tournament, KL Rahul did what the batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli could not do. Fifty Thok not only won the team but also made a big record against Delhi Capitals, but also made a big record against Lucknow Super Giants. KL Rahul has become the fastest batsman to score the fastest 5 thousand runs in the history of the tournament.
Indian star wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul is playing for Delhi Capitals this season of IPL. On Tuesday (April 22), he registered his name in history by becoming the fastest 5000 runs. Bangalore’s 32 -year -old right -handed batsman needed 51 runs in the match to reach this point. Chasing a target of 160 runs from Lucknow, he made a new record as soon as he completed 5 thousand IPL runs by taking one run off the third ball of the 18th over.
KL Rahul was added to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore in IPL 2025 mega auction last year. He crossed the 5000 -run mark in the 130th innings of his 139th IPL match. KL Rahul broke the record of former Australian opening batsman David Warner. Warner crossed the 5000 -run mark in the 135th innings during his play days in the IPL.
| Rank | Player | Team | Match |
| 1. | KL Rahul | RCB/SRH/PBKS/LSG/DC | 130* |
| 2. | David warner | DC/SRH | 135 |
| 3. | Virat Kohli | RCB | 157 |
| 4. | AB de Villiers | DC/SRH | 161 |
| 5. | Shikhar Dhawan | DC/Mi/HDC/SRH/Pbks | 168 |
KL Rahul’s performance in IPL
Rahul made his debut in the IPL in the 2013 season and in the last 12 years he has played for five teams. He is the highest run -scorer for Punjab Kings with whom he was associated with 2018 to 2021. Played from 2022 to 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants. Apart from this, Rahul has also scored 417 runs for RCB and 308 runs for SRH.
