Key Points
- KL Rahul becomes fastest player in IPL history to reach 5000 runs, achieving the feat in just 130 innings.
- Rahul’s unbeaten 57* leads Delhi Capitals to a dominant 8-wicket win over former team Lucknow Super Giants.
- Rahul now ranks 8th on the all-time IPL run-scorers list, surpassing Chris Gayle and Robin Uthappa[.
- Delhi Capitals strengthen playoff push with sixth win of IPL 2025 season.
- Rahul is the only IPL player with 5000+ runs at an average above 45.
New Delhi: KL Rahul made IPL history on Tuesday night, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 5000 runs in the league, as Delhi Capitals (DC) cruised to an emphatic 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Rahul needed 51 runs to reach the milestone and delivered in style, finishing unbeaten on 57 off 42 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. He reached the landmark in his 130th IPL innings, smashing the previous record held by David Warner, who took 135 innings to get there.
Match Recap: DC Dominate in Lucknow
Chasing 160, DC’s openers gave a solid start before Rahul anchored the chase. He shared a 69-run partnership with Abishek Porel (51 off 36), and an unbroken 56-run stand with Axar Patel (34* off 20), sealing the win with 13 balls to spare. Earlier, DC’s bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar (4/33), restricted LSG to 159/6, despite strong efforts from Aiden Markram (52) and Mitchell Marsh .
Rahul’s IPL Journey: Consistency Across Teams
Since his debut in 2013, Rahul has played for five IPL teams—RCB, SRH, PBKS, LSG, and now DC—amassing runs with remarkable consistency. He scored 2548 runs for Punjab Kings alone and has been a prolific performer for every franchise he’s represented.
Runs Scored by KL Rahul vs IPL Teams
| Team | Matches | Runs | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 19 | 417 | 68* |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 20 | 308 | 46 |
| Punjab Kings | 55 | 2548 | 132* |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 38 | 1410 | 103* |
| Delhi Capitals | 7* | 323* | 93* |
| Total | 139* | 5006* | 132* |
Elite Company: IPL’s Fastest to 5000 Runs
| Rank | Player | Innings to 5000 Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | 130 |
| 2 | David Warner | 135 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 157 |
| 4 | AB de Villiers | 161 |
| 5 | Shikhar Dhawan | 168 |
Rahul is now the eighth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, overtaking Chris Gayle and Robin Uthappa. The top of the leaderboard remains with Virat Kohli (8326), followed by Rohit Sharma (6786), Shikhar Dhawan (6769), and David Warner (6565).
Rahul’s Unique Records
- Only player to reach 5000 IPL runs in 130 innings.
- Only IPL player with 5000+ runs at an average above 45 (46.35).
- First player to score more than 1000 IPL runs while chasing at an average above 50 (50.82).
KL Rahul’s record-breaking night not only cements his place among IPL legends but also boosts Delhi Capitals’ playoff hopes in IPL 2025.
