KL Rahul's Record 152 Not Enough as Delhi Capitals Lose to Punjab Kings
"KL Rahul Must Be Shattered": Ex-India Star On Delhi Capitals' Loss Despite Scoring 264
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, KL Rahul scored an impressive 152 runs but could not prevent the Delhi Capitals from losing to the Punjab Kings, who achieved the largest run chase in IPL history. Despite his stellar performance, Rahul's team fell short, highlighting the bittersweet nature of cricket.
- 01KL Rahul scored 152 runs off 67 balls, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history.
- 02Delhi Capitals set a target of 265 runs, but Punjab Kings successfully chased it down.
- 03Rahul's century came in just 47 balls, making it the fastest century for Delhi Capitals.
- 04This match marked the biggest run chase in IPL history.
- 05Rahul now has 5,579 IPL runs and six centuries, moving into sixth place on the all-time run charts.
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In the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, KL Rahul delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 152 runs off just 67 balls. This innings is now the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history, surpassing Abhishek Sharma's previous record of 141 runs. Despite his efforts, DC fell short as PBKS chased down a record target of 265 runs, marking the largest run chase in IPL history. Rahul's century came in a blistering 47 balls, making it the fastest century for DC. He also became the only player to score multiple hundreds for three different franchises in IPL history. After this match, Rahul's total IPL runs reached 5,579, placing him sixth on the all-time run charts, ahead of MS Dhoni. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised Rahul's innings but noted the emotional toll of individual brilliance overshadowed by team defeat, stating, 'KL Rahul must be shattered.'
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