Rahul Aims to Break Kohli's T20 Record, Needs 43 More Runs to Make it Historic
Let's Break Records! KL Rahul's Approach to History
KL Rahul has been on fire this IPL season, leading the charge for Delhi Capitals and eyeing a major milestone. Inching closer to dethroning Virat Kohli, Rahul is primed to become the fastest Indian to amass 8000 runs in T20 cricket.
The upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium might just be history in the making. With 7,957 runs to his name in T20s across 222 innings, Rahul needs a mere 43 runs to outshine Kohli's 243 innings feat.
By smashing this record, KL Rahul will join an exclusive club, becoming only the third Indian, after Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, to achieve the 8000-run milestone in T20 cricket. Kohli snagged the record in 2019, while Dhawan followed suit in 2021, requiring 277 innings.
As the Capitals prepare for a crucial battle, Rahul's sights are not only set on a personal milestone but also a potential historic landmark that could reshape T20 greatness for Indian batters.
Chasing 8000: The Elite Club
Amassing 8000 runs in T20 cricket is a badge of honor that underscores a player's consistency and supremacy in the shortest format. Chris Gayle holds the record as the quickest to claim the feat, taking only 213 innings to achieve it. Babar Azam isn't far behind, reaching 8000 runs in 218 innings, demonstrating remarkable steadiness. Kohli stands third, racking up 8000 runs in 243 innings, followed closely by Mohammad Rizwan in 244 innings. Australia's Aaron Finch completes the top five, taking 254 innings to reach the milestone. These titans represent the crème de la crème of T20 batters worldwide.
[1] As of May 1, 2025[2] Virat Kohli has surpassed 13,000 T20 runs in total, with over 8,000 of those coming in the IPL[3] Source: Cricinfo[4] KL Rahul is on track to break the record in the DC vs SRH match, assuming a win for Delhi Capitals and Rahul scoring 43 or more runs in the game.
Rahul's historic feat of becoming the fastest Indian to reach 8000 runs in T20 cricket is a potential testament to his supremacy in this format, a milestone he aims to achieve in the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. By surpassing Virat Kohli's 243 innings record, Rahul could join an elite club consisting of Chris Gayle, Babar Azam, Kohli, Mohammad Rizwan, and Aaron Finch, all of whom have amassed 8000 runs in T20 cricket. This coveted achievement signifies a player's consistent prowess in the shortest format of sports.
