IPL 2026: ‘I want MS Dhoni’s five trophies’- KL Rahul after surpassing him on IPL list
KL Rahul has surpassed MS Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list with 5,579 runs, but downplayed the personal milestone. He emphasized that winning IPL trophies, like Dhoni's five titles, is his true goal. Despite strong individual form, Rahul's Delhi Capitals currently sit sixth in the points table.
- ▪KL Rahul surpassed MS Dhoni's IPL run tally of 5,528 to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in tournament history.
- ▪Rahul has scored 433 runs in nine matches during IPL 2026 at an average of 54.13 and a strike rate of 185.84.
- ▪He became the third cricketer to score a 150-plus individual score in IPL history and holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian.
- ▪Delhi Capitals are in sixth place in the 2026 IPL points table with four wins from nine matches.
- ▪Rahul stated that team success and trophies matter more to him than personal milestones.
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