Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders clashed on May 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and KL Rahul delivered a steady 23-run knock. The innings mattered beyond the scoreboard: Rahul became the first player in IPL history to register a rare, elusive milestone. The moment underlined his consistency as DC pushed their case in IPL 2026’s tight race.
Delhi Capitals pulled off a commanding seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur, in IPL 2026. The standout was opener KL Rahul, who not only powered DC in the chase but also logged a notable, unique milestone during the game. The result kept DC’s momentum rolling against a strong RR unit.
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Delhi Capitals snapped a three-match losing streak with a dominant seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. After the victory, KL Rahul emphasized that personal milestones are secondary to team success. He pointed to disciplined execution of the game plan, with key contributions from both the batting and bowling units sealing the win.
Delhi Capitals ended a painful losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, completing a record-breaking chase of 226. In a pursuit that became their highest ever in IPL, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka laid the foundation early, while Riyan Parag’s 90 couldn’t prevent Rajasthan from falling short. The victory lifts Delhi up the table.
Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul called surpassing MS Dhoni in IPL run charts a “nice” personal milestone, but insists it’s not his main target. With an eye on bigger achievements, Rahul emphasized that cricket’s real measure is team success—while also hinting at a long-term trophy mission as he looks ahead to IPL 2026.
After RCB beat DC in IPL 2026 by nine wickets, Virat Kohli was spotted in a teasing mood in Delhi. He took a fun shot at close friend KL Rahul, referencing Rahul’s earlier viral celebration from last year at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The light moment followed RCB’s comfortable win and quickly turned into the day’s gossip among fans.
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Maharashtra batter Sahil Parakh made his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, opening alongside KL Rahul. The 18-year-old left-handed batter was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, turning his first IPL moment into a quick, forgettable exit despite the big stage and opportunity.
IPL 2026 delivered an unforgettable Saturday as KL Rahul smashed 152* and Punjab Kings completed a record 265 chase, setting a new world mark. Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a historic pursuit in Jaipur too, while a 15-year-old’s century turned heads. With the Orange Cap changing hands repeatedly, the day proved the bowlers barely had a chance.
Punjab Kings made history by chasing a record-breaking 265 against Delhi Capitals, turning a daunting target into a statement win. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 not out, while the team’s early powerplay set the tone for the chase. The win also keeps Punjab Kings rolling with an unbeaten run in the tournament.
Punjab Kings kept their unbeaten IPL 2026 run rolling, chasing 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The chase broke PBKS’s own T20 record, driven by Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer’s half-centuries. KL Rahul’s blazing 152* added momentum, but the complete team performance sealed a historic victory for PBKS in a high-scoring thriller.
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Punjab Kings scripted history with the highest T20 chase, winning their sixth straight match by knocking down Delhi Capitals’ 264/2 to reach 265. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya gave them a fierce start, turning Delhi’s KL Rahul 152 and Nitish Rana 91 into a near-miss. With the win, Punjab Kings stayed unbeaten and topped the points table.
KL Rahul blasted an unbeaten 152 to become the first Indian to reach 150-plus in IPL history, smashing a Delhi Capitals record. Partnering with Nitish Rana, he powered a 220-run stand—one of the tournament’s biggest—to help Delhi post 264/2 against Punjab Kings. The innings adds fresh milestones to IPL’s record chase.
KL Rahul produced an explosive marathon century for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 25. His knock not only vaulted him into IPL record books as the third batter to reach 150 in tournament history, but also marked the highest individual IPL score by an Indian. Rahul’s barrage set the tone for DC’s dominant performance.
Delhi Capitals detonated a batting blitz, posting 264/2 against Punjab Kings. KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 152 while Nitish Rana made 91, and together they forged a 220-run partnership—the second-highest in IPL history. The commanding total set the tone early, turning the match into a statement performance for DC.
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Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul is just 50 runs away from overtaking MS Dhoni’s IPL total, putting him on the brink of becoming the sixth-highest run-getter in league history. Rahul is set to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad in what could be a career-defining moment—if he reaches the mark during the clash in Hyderabad.
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