In IPL 2025 KL Rahul has been in scintillating form, consistently showcasing his batting prowess. His latest feat came in a match against Gujarat Titans at Arun Jaitley Stadium where he smashed an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls, steering Delhi Capitals to 199/3.
This commanding century not only highlighted his class but also etched his name in IPL history. Rahul became the first player to score centuries for three different franchises: two each for Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, and now one for Delhi Capitals.
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Despite Rahul’s heroics, Gujarat Titans chased the target effortlessly, with Sai Sudharsan (108* off 61) and Shubman Gill (93* off 53) securing a 10-wicket victory, confirming their playoff spot alongside Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Rahul’s knock, studded with 14 fours and four sixes, also saw him surpass Virat Kohli to become the fastest Indian to reach 8,000 T20 runs, achieving the milestone in the same match.
Rahul’s IPL 2025 campaign has been remarkable with 493 runs in 11 innings at an average of 61.63 and a strike rate of 148.05, including one century and three fifties. His consistent performances including a match-winning 57* against former team Lucknow Super Giants have strengthened his case for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad.
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However, Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes remain precarious, with only one spot left contested by them, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants.