IPL 2026: KL Rahul goes past Virat Kohli with record knock vs Rajasthan Royals
KL Rahul set a new IPL record by achieving the most 50-plus scores against Rajasthan Royals, surpassing Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan with his eighth half-century against the franchise. He shared an opening stand of over 100 runs with Pathum Nissanka, guiding Delhi Capitals in their chase of a high target. Despite a strong 90 from Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag, Rahul's consistent performance against RR once again proved pivotal.
- ▪KL Rahul recorded his eighth 50-plus score against Rajasthan Royals, the most by any Indian player in IPL history.
- ▪Rahul now shares the overall record with AB de Villiers, who also has eight 50-plus scores against RR.
- ▪Riyan Parag scored 90 off 50 balls for Rajasthan Royals, leading his team to a total of 225 for 6.
- ▪Pathum Nissanka contributed a maiden IPL fifty, forming a century opening partnership with Rahul.
- ▪Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira provided late fireworks to bolster Rajasthan Royals' innings.
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