KL Rahul displayed a phenomenal batting performance against Gujarat Titans, right from the start of his innings. He played exquisite shots to all corners of the ground, denying Gujarat's bowlers any opportunity. Rahul achieved a magnificent century in just 60 balls.
KL Rahul Century: The stylish batsman of Indian cricket, KL Rahul, once again astonished the cricketing world with his talent and consistency. Playing for Delhi Capitals in a crucial IPL 2025 match, Rahul achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 8000 runs in T20 cricket. Significantly, he reached this milestone in just 224 innings, making him the fastest Indian player to reach 8000 T20 runs. This achievement also surpasses Virat Kohli, who reached the milestone in 243 innings.
Rahul Joins the Elite Three After Chris Gayle
KL Rahul is now the third-fastest batsman in T20 cricket history to reach 8000 runs. Chris Gayle tops the list, achieving the feat in 213 innings, followed by Babar Azam in 218 innings. KL Rahul now occupies the third position. Fastest to 8000 T20 runs (by innings):
- Chris Gayle – 213 innings
- Babar Azam – 218 innings
- KL Rahul – 224 innings
- Virat Kohli – 243 innings
- Mohammad Rizwan – 244 innings
Also Shines in T20 Centuries for India
With this innings, KL Rahul scored his seventh T20 century for India. This achievement surpasses Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who each have six centuries. Virat Kohli holds the record for the most T20 centuries for India with nine.
This century was Rahul's fifth in the IPL, making him the fourth-highest century-scorer in IPL history. Only three legends are ahead of him:
- Virat Kohli – 8 centuries
- Jos Buttler – 6 centuries
- Chris Gayle – 6 centuries
- KL Rahul – 5 centuries
This achievement highlights Rahul's consistency and his contribution in crucial matches. His innings showcase a brilliant blend of composure, technique, and aggression, establishing him as one of the most impactful batsmen in the T20 format.
