KL Rahul continues to make a strong statement in T20 cricket as he etched his name into the record books by becoming the fastest Indian to score 8,000 runs in T20s. During Delhi Capitals’ match against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2025, Rahul not only anchored the innings on a difficult Arun Jaitley pitch but also surpassed a major milestone previously held by Virat Kohli.
KL Rahul Surpasses Kohli’s Record
Rahul reached the 8,000-run mark in just 224 innings, overtaking Kohli, who achieved the feat in 243 innings. With this, KL Rahul now holds the record for being the fastest Indian to reach the milestone in T20s. He also becomes the third-fastest globally, standing behind only Chris Gayle (213 innings) and Babar Azam (218 innings).
🔥 Fastest Indians to 8000 T20 Runs:
| Player | Innings Taken |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 224 |
| Virat Kohli | 243 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 277 |
This achievement further underlines Rahul’s consistency and versatility in the shortest format of the game, often flying under the radar despite his significant contributions.
Rahul Leads the Way in IPL 2025
Despite a fluctuating campaign for Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul has been their most consistent batter. Against Gujarat Titans, he once again stepped up when the top order collapsed. With Faf du Plessis falling early for a 10-ball 5, Rahul held one end and stabilized the innings.
Primarily used in the middle order this season, Rahul was promoted to open and showed immediate impact. On a slow and tricky surface at Delhi, his composed innings not only kept DC afloat but also added vital runs in the powerplay.
Global Fastest to 8000 T20 Runs:
| Player | Innings Taken |
|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 213 |
| Babar Azam | 218 |
| KL Rahul | 224 |
Rahul’s latest feat cements his place among the T20 elites. The 32-year-old has often been a topic of debate when it comes to strike rate, but his numbers speak for themselves. With India heading toward a new T20 era post the retirements of stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Tests, Rahul’s experience and form could play a critical role in shaping the future squad.
As DC fights to stay alive in the playoff race, KL Rahul’s record-breaking innings could be the turning point in their campaign.
