KL Rahul breaks Virat Kohli’s big record, the fastest Indian becomes 8000 T20 runs. Cricket news
New Delhi: KL Rahul scripted history on Sunday evening Arun jaitley stadium In Delhi, he became the fastest Indian to reach 8000 runs in T20 cricket, crossing the legendary Virat Kohli.Also see: DC vs GT IPL 2025In an important IPL Clash, opening for Delhi’s capitals against the Titans of Gujarat, Rahul brought a milestone in the style – in the sixth over, he slammed one four and one of Cagiso Rabada in the sixth over. He reached the mark in just 224 T20 innings, less than 243 of Kohli.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!With this achievement, Rahul is now in third place for 8000 T20 runs in the all-time list of the fastest players. Only West Indian Great Chris Gayle (213 innings) and Pakistan’s Babar Azam (218 innings) have reached milestones. Who is that IPL player?Rahul’s T20 Tally includes six centuries and 69 fifties, which outlines their stability and firepower in forms and leagues.The fastest for 8000 runs in T20S (by innings)
- 213 – Chris Gayle
- 218 – Babur Azam
- 224 – KL Rahul*
- 243 – Virat Kohli
- 244 – Mohammad Rizwan
As previously reported by Timesophyndia.com, Delhi Capital held its batting lineup ahead of the final phase of the league stage, leading Rahul back to the top. After batting at number 4 mostly this season, Rahul’s height for the opener is seen as a major strategic change by the exor -led side, which is emphasizing for a playoff spot.To cross Kohli’s record, the game needed only 33 runs before the game and did not waste any time to seal his authority in the powerplay.
Currently, out of 11 matches, the fifth on the IPL table with 13 points, Delhi’s hope rests on experienced artists like Rahul – who gave both history and Asha on Sunday.
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