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KL Rahul enters IPL folklore! 150 club cracked, first Indian alongside Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum
KL Rahul’s 152* off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings transformed a rescue act into a landmark IPL innings. It was his sixth IPL century, coinciding with crossing MS Dhoni’s career IPL runs tally and making him the first Indian to score 150-plus in an IPL innings, as Rahul and Nitish Rana's 220-run stand powered DC to 264/2.
Why It Matters
Rahul’s performance reinforces his status as a high-end aIPL batsman and marks a historic milestone for Indian players in the league, highlighting a rare 150-plus innings and a top-tier score in IPL history.
Timeline
11 Events
Delhi Capitals finish with 264/2
April 25, 2026
Delhi Capitals finished at 264/2 in 20 overs, powered by Rahul and Rana's explosive partnership.
Rahul’s 152* places him third on IPL all-time highest score list
April 25, 2026
Rahul's 152* took him to the third position on the list of highest individual scores in IPL history, behind Chris Gayle's 175* and Brendon McCullum's 158*.
Rahul becomes first Indian to score 150-plus in IPL
April 25, 2026
Rahul became the first Indian to score 150-plus in an IPL innings.
Rahul finishes 152* off 67 balls; DC on 264/2
April 25, 2026
Rahul remained not out on 152 off 67 balls as Delhi Capitals posted 264/2 in 20 overs.
Rahul-Nitish Rana stitch a 220-run partnership
April 25, 2026
Rahul and Nitish Rana forged a 220-run partnership, stabilising Delhi Capitals' innings.
Rahul reaches his hundred off 47 balls
April 25, 2026
Rahul reached his hundred off 47 deliveries, becoming his sixth IPL century.
Rahul crosses Dhoni's career IPL runs tally
April 25, 2026
Rahul crossed MS Dhoni’s career IPL runs tally, moving to sixth on the all-time run-scorers’ list after a boundary.
Rahul dropped by Shashank Singh at deep square leg
April 25, 2026
KL Rahul survived when Shashank Singh dropped him at deep square leg, providing him a life in the innings.
Arshdeep Singh strikes in the third over
April 25, 2026
Arshdeep Singh struck in the third over, applying early pressure on Delhi Capitals.
Pathum Nissanka dismissed early to give Punjab a window
April 25, 2026
Pathum Nissanka’s early dismissal gave Punjab Kings a window to seize control early in the innings.
Axar Patel chooses to bat first at Arun Jaitley Stadium
April 25, 2026
Axar Patel chose to bat first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, setting the stage for Delhi Capitals' chase against Punjab Kings.