Kolkata, May 25. The final league matches of IPL 2026 are showcasing remarkable performances from batsmen.
KL Rahul, the experienced batsman of Delhi Capitals, once again displayed his class against Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing significantly to the team's score with a brilliant half-century. This innings not only helped Delhi reach a strong total but also placed Rahul in a special club in IPL history. In the match played at Eden Gardens, Rahul entertained the audience with his fast-paced batting.
He hit several attractive shots and consistently applied pressure on the bowlers. Rahul scored 60 runs off 30 balls in this match, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. With this half-century, he reached the milestone of scoring 50 or more runs for the 51st time in IPL history, thereby equaling the record of Mumbai Indians' star batsman Rohit Sharma.
Now both players have recorded 51 instances of scoring 50+ runs in IPL. This achievement reflects Rahul's consistency and impressive performance in T20 cricket over a long period. The most 50+ runs in IPL are held by: 76 – Virat Kohli, 66 – David Warner, 53 – Shikhar Dhawan, 51 – Rahul*, 51 – Rohit Sharma.
Throughout the season, Rahul's batting has been outstanding. In IPL 2026, he scored 593 runs in 14 innings at an average of 45.61, including one century and five half-centuries. He took responsibility for the team on several occasions and scored runs even in challenging situations.
His batting showcased an excellent balance of patience and aggression, making him one of the most successful batsmen of the season. Rahul's most talked-about innings this season came against Punjab Kings, where he scored a blistering 152 runs, setting a record for the highest runs by an Indian batsman in a single innings in IPL history.
However, despite KL Rahul's individual brilliance, the Delhi Capitals team could not reach the playoffs. Nevertheless, this season stands as another strong testament to Rahul's batting ability and consistency.
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