KL Rahul put on an absolute clinic during the DC vs PBKS clash on 25 April 2026, smashing a historic unbeaten 152 off just 67 balls. This incredible knock propelled Delhi Capitals to a massive 264/2, shattering several individual and tournament records at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He now holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in the league, moving past the previous best of 128* held by Rishabh Pant.
Highest individual score by an Indian player
The stylish opener became the first Indian batter to cross the 150-run mark in a single innings during the DC vs PBKS game. He racked up 16 fours and 9 sixes with a strike rate of 226.87, finishing with the third-highest score in the tournament’s history behind only Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum. This performance also set a new franchise record for the highest score by a Delhi Capitals player.
Most centuries for different franchises
By reaching his hundred in just 47 deliveries, the captain secured his sixth career ton and drew level with the legendary Chris Gayle on the all-time list. He also reached a rare milestone as the only player to score multiple hundreds for three different teams: Punjab, Lucknow, and now Delhi. This surge of runs allowed him to leapfrog Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni in the all-time scoring charts, moving him into the top five run-getters in the history of the tournament.
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Record-breaking second wicket partnership
The innings featured an explosive 220-run stand between KL Rahul and Nitish Rana, who chipped in with a fiery 91. This partnership is now the second-highest for any wicket in the league, falling just nine runs short of the record set by Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Their joint assault ensured Delhi reached their highest team total ever while taking apart a struggling Punjab bowling attack. Such a clinical performance during the DC vs PBKS fixture cements his status as one of the best batters in the modern game.
