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Virat Kohli’s T20 Record In Danger As KL Rahul Nears Historic Milestone In DC vs GT

Rajgeeta Yadav

KL Rahul all set to create history [Source: AP Photos]KL Rahul all set to create history [Source: AP Photos]

KL Rahul is on the brink of achieving a significant milestone in T20 history. The Delhi Capitals star batter is just 33 runs away from breaking a major record held by Virat Kohli. In their upcoming IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rahul has the opportunity to make history. If he scores those 33 runs, he will become the fastest Indian cricketer to reach 8,000 runs in T20 matches. 

KL Rahul Set to Surpass Virat Kohli's T20 Record

This would make him surpass Kohli’s record, who took 243 innings to reach the same mark. Rahul would achieve this feat in just 214 innings, making him not only the fastest Indian but also the second-fastest player globally to hit this milestone.

Currently, Pakistan’s Babar Azam holds the second position, having reached 8,000 runs in 218 innings, while the all-time record belongs to West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who achieved it in just 213 innings. Rahul’s performance this season has been impressive. Although his batting position has varied, he has adapted well, opening once, batting at No. 3 twice, and at No. 4 in seven matches. 

So far, he has accumulated 381 runs in 10 matches, boasting an impressive average of 47.63 and a strike rate of 142.63.

However, GT are likely to put up a tough fight. They may introduce their top spinner, Rashid Khan, to challenge Rahul. In previous encounters, Rashid has managed to keep Rahul under control, dismissing him three times while conceding only 40 runs in 47 deliveries. This could be a potential hurdle for Rahul in his quest to break the record.

DC Need To Win Two of Three to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive 

Meanwhile, DC are fighting hard to secure a spot in the playoffs. Currently, they have 13 points from 11 matches, with a NRR of 0.362. To stay in the playoff race, they must win at least two of their remaining three matches, which are against strong teams: GT, MI, and PBKS. 

If DC win all three of their remaining matches, they will finish with 19 points, significantly boosting their chances of being in the top two. However, if they manage to win only two, they might still qualify, provided that MI lose their final game to PBKS.