IPL 2026: KL Rahul poised to overtake MS Dhoni, need 13 runs to...
KL Rahul is on the cusp of a significant IPL milestone. He requires just 13 runs in tonight's match to overtake MS Dhoni in the all-time run-scorers list. Rahul has shown a more aggressive batting approach this season.
Surpassing Dhoni will place him sixth in IPL history. His next target will be Suresh Raina.
KL Rahul is on the verge of a major milestone in IPL history as he needs just 13 runs in tonight’s clash against Punjab Kings to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history. Rahul heads into the contest with confidence, having recently played a match-winning knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue close to his heart as his home ground in domestic cricket.
The Delhi Capitals batter has shown a noticeable shift in approach this season, batting with greater intent. He is currently striking at close to 170, hitting a boundary every 2. 6 balls, reflecting his more attacking mindset at the top.
So far this season, Rahul has scored 205 runs in six innings with a strike rate of 166. 67, including two half-centuries, with a best score of 92. Closing in on Dhoni In his IPL career, Rahul has represented multiple franchises: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants, before joining Delhi Capitals and amassed 5,427 runs in 151 matches (142 innings) at an impressive average of 45.