KL Rahul scripted history against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, becoming the player with the most 50-plus scores against Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League history after yet another composed half-century in a high-pressure chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Delhi Capitals batter now has nine fifty-plus scores in just 19 innings against Rajasthan Royals, moving clear of some of the biggest names in IPL history. AB de Villiers follows next with eight in 20 innings, while Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli are tied on seven each against Rajasthan Royals.
Most 50-plus scores versus Rajasthan Royals in IPL
- 9 - KL Rahul (19 innings)
- 8 - AB de Villiers (20 innings)
- 7 - Shikhar Dhawan (24 innings)
- 7 - Virat Kohli (33 innings)
- 6 - Ishan Kishan (14 innings)
This milestone also marked a bigger personal landmark for Rahul, as it was his 50th fifty in the IPL overall, joining an elite group of Indian batters in the tournament's history.
Most 50-plus scores in IPL overall
- 76 - Virat Kohli
- 66 - David Warner
- 53 - Shikhar Dhawan
- 51 - Rohit Sharma
- 50 - KL Rahul
Rahul's innings of 56 off 42 balls looked set to anchor Delhi's chase after Rajasthan posted 193 for 8, but his stay ended just as the game tightened. He was bowled by Dasun Shanaka after misjudging a pace-off delivery that clipped the stumps.
The dismissal came at a crucial stage, with Rahul's wicket giving Rajasthan Royals a vital opening after Delhi had fought their way into the chase. Despite his departure, Rahul's consistency once again stood out in a season where he has remained one of Delhi Capitals' most reliable batters.
Earlier, Rajasthan had threatened to post a much bigger total after racing to 160 for 2, but a superb spell from Mitchell Starc triggered a collapse that brought Delhi firmly back into the contest.
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