KL Rahul becomes the Fastest to 5000 IPL runs

KL Rahul has set a new benchmark in IPL history by becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the tournament. He achieved this milestone during a match for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants on April 22, 2025, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Key Highlights:

• KL Rahul reached the 5000-run mark in just 130 innings, surpassing the previous record held by David Warner, who took 135 innings to achieve the same feat.
• Rahul is now the eighth player in IPL history to cross 5000 runs, joining an elite group that includes Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, and AB de Villiers.
• In the match where he broke the record, Rahul scored an unbeaten 57*, anchoring his team’s successful chase of a 160-run target.
• At the time of reaching the milestone, Rahul had accumulated 5006 runs in 139 matches, boasting an exceptional average of 46.35 and a strike rate of 135.70.

Fastest to 5000 IPL Runs (by innings)

Rahul’s IPL Journey

• Rahul began his IPL career with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013 and has since played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and now Delhi Capitals.
• He is recognized for his consistency, having registered 40 fifties and four centuries in the IPL so far.
• His achievement is further underscored by his high average, the best among all players with over 5000 IPL runs.

Significance

KL Rahul’s record is a testament to his remarkable consistency and adaptability across multiple franchises. Surpassing legends like Warner and Kohli in terms of speed to 5000 runs cements his status as one of the premier T20 batters of his generation.

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Rahul’s feat not only adds to his personal accolades but also raises the bar for future IPL batters aiming for sustained excellence in the league.