KL Rahul Eyes MS Dhoni's IPL Record as He Approaches Milestone
IPL 2026: KL Rahul closing in on MS Dhoni’s record, set to overtake CSK legend
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KL Rahul is just 50 runs away from surpassing MS Dhoni to become the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL history during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a current tally of 5,390 runs, Rahul aims to continue his impressive form and target Suresh Raina next.
- 01KL Rahul needs 50 runs to surpass MS Dhoni's IPL total.
- 02Rahul has scored 168 runs this season at an average of 33.60.
- 03He holds the record for most 50-plus scores as a wicketkeeper-batter in IPL history.
- 04Dhoni has accumulated 5,439 runs in his IPL career.
- 05Rahul's next target after Dhoni is Suresh Raina, who has 5,528 runs.
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KL Rahul is on the brink of a significant milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), needing just 50 runs in the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL history. Currently, Rahul has amassed 5,390 runs in 150 matches, boasting an impressive average of 45.67 and a strike rate of 136.83. This season, he has shown a more aggressive batting approach, scoring 168 runs in five innings, including two half-centuries, with a best score of 92. In contrast, MS Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs over his career in 278 matches, with an average of 38.30. Rahul has already surpassed Dhoni in the number of 50-plus scores as a designated wicketkeeper-batter, achieving 31 compared to Dhoni's 24. If Rahul succeeds in surpassing Dhoni, his next target will be Suresh Raina, who is fifth on the all-time list with 5,528 runs.
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Rahul's potential achievement could inspire fans and young cricketers, highlighting the competitive nature of the IPL.
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