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KL Rahul Becomes Fastest Batter to 5000 Runs in IPL History During DC vs LSG
Lucknow, April 22 (Hindustan Herald):
In a historic feat during Match 40 of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul became the fastest player to score 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League, achieving the milestone in just 130 innings. The record-breaking moment came during his unbeaten 57-run knock against his former team, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Rahul Overtakes Warner, Becomes Fastest Ever
Before this match, Rahul needed 51 runs to cross the 5000-run mark. He not only reached it in style but also surpassed David Warner’s record of 135 innings to become the fastest ever in IPL history.
📊 Fastest to 5000 Runs in IPL (By Innings):
- KL Rahul – 130 innings
- David Warner – 135 innings
- Virat Kohli – 157 innings
- AB de Villiers – 161 innings
- Shikhar Dhawan – 168 innings
Rahul now stands in elite company, becoming only the 8th player to breach the 5000-run mark in IPL history.
KL Rahul’s Milestone Knock in Match 40
Rahul’s 57 off 42 balls* was not just historic—it was match-winning. He guided DC to a dominant 8-wicket victory, chasing down 160 with ease. His calculated approach included 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 135.71.
KL Rahul’s IPL Stats Snapshot (As of Match 40)
- Matches: 118
- Innings: 130
- Runs: 5006*
- Average: 47.21
- Strike Rate: 137.40
- 50s/100s: 41 fifties, 4 hundreds
- Teams Played For: RCB, SRH, PBKS, LSG, DC
Rahul Surpasses Chris Gayle in All-Time List
During the knock, Rahul also moved ahead of Chris Gayle’s tally of 4965 runs, jumping into the top 8 IPL run-scorers of all time. The list is currently led by Virat Kohli (8326 runs).
🏏 Top 8 IPL Run-Getters (as of April 22, 2025):
- Virat Kohli – 8326
- Shikhar Dhawan
- David Warner
- Rohit Sharma
- Suresh Raina
- AB de Villiers
- MS Dhoni
- KL Rahul – 5006*
What Makes KL Rahul’s Record Even More Remarkable
- He debuted in IPL 2013
- Often batted under pressure as opener and captain
- Scored 5000 runs while maintaining a strike rate over 135 and an average near 50
- Frequently carried his side’s batting alone during stints with PBKS and LSG
Captain, Wicketkeeper, Match-Winner
Now with Delhi Capitals, Rahul’s transformation is complete—from rising youngster to one of the IPL’s greatest-ever run-machines. His calm, calculated approach and adaptability make him not just a milestone man, but a long-term match-winner.
🗣️ “It feels special. You grow up watching legends score thousands in IPL, and to now be part of that club, and fastest—it’s a proud feeling,” Rahul said in the post-match presentation.
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