Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul is on the cusp of a major milestone in T20 cricket. He needs just 33 more runs to reach 8,000 career runs. If he achieves this feat, he’ll break Virat Kohli’s record for the fastest Indian batter to reach the mark.
Current Form and Team Standings
Rahul has been in top form this season, and his performance is crucial as Delhi Capitals face Gujarat Titans. Under Axar Patel’s captaincy, Delhi has won 6 out of 11 matches, with one ending in a no-result. They currently sit fifth with 13 points.
To make it to the playoffs, Delhi needs to win their remaining matches. If they lose even one, their fate will depend on other teams’ results. Delhi’s success hinges on key players like Rahul.
Achieving the Milestone
Kohli took 257 matches and 243 innings to reach 8,000 T20 runs. Rahul is just 33 runs shy of this milestone, having played 237 matches and 224 innings. He currently has 7,967 runs, including 6 centuries and 68 fifties.
The top three fastest to 8,000 T20 runs are:
- Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 217 matches, 213 innings
- Babar Azam – 227 matches, 218 innings
- Virat Kohli – 257 matches, 243 innings
Rahul’s impressive T20 stats make him a strong contender to break Kohli’s record.
Season Performance
After missing the first match, Rahul has played 10 games this season, scoring 381 runs with 3 fifties. He has hit 30 fours and 16 sixes. His highest score was 93 not out against RCB on April 10. He also scored fifties against Chennai and Lucknow.
In their last encounter, Rahul scored 28 runs against Gujarat Titans. With his current form, fans expect a big performance from him today. The match against Gujarat Titans is crucial, and a strong showing from Rahul could be the difference-maker for Delhi Capitals.