KL Rahul Sets IPL Record With Ninth Fifty-Plus Score Against Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul established a new Indian Premier League record on Sunday, registering his ninth 50-plus score against the Rajasthan Royals. The milestone occurred during a demanding run chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, solidifying Rahul’s position among the most productive run-scorers in the tournament’s history.
Surpassing IPL Legends
Rahul’s innings of 56 runs from 42 deliveries moved him past former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers for the most half-centuries or better against Rajasthan. He achieved this mark in his 19th innings against the franchise.
| Player | 50+ Scores vs RR | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | 9 | 19 |
| AB de Villiers | 8 | 20 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 7 | 24 |
| Virat Kohli | 7 | 33 |
| Ishan Kishan | 6 | 14 |
Joining the 50-Fifty Club
The performance also represented a major career benchmark. Rahul recorded his 50th fifty-plus score overall in the IPL, becoming only the fifth player to reach that plateau.
- Virat Kohli: 76 scores of 50+
- David Warner: 66 scores of 50+
- Shikhar Dhawan: 53 scores of 50+
- Rohit Sharma: 51 scores of 50+
- KL Rahul: 50 scores of 50+
Match Context: Starc’s Spell and Shanaka’s Strike
Earlier in the match, Rajasthan Royals appeared positioned for a massive total, reaching 160 for 2. Delhi Capitals fast bowler Mitchell Starc altered the innings trajectory by triggering a late-order collapse. Starc’s bowling restricted Rajasthan to 193 for 8 after their fast start.
In response, Rahul attempted to anchor the chase. His calculated 56-run knock stabilized the Delhi top order before a decisive misjudgment ended his time at the crease. Facing Dasun Shanaka, Rahul misread a pace-off delivery that ultimately struck the stumps. According to ESPNcricinfo match logs, this dismissal provided Rajasthan with an opening just as the required run rate began to escalate.
Despite the dismissal, Rahul’s consistency remains a primary asset for the Delhi Capitals top order as the season progresses.