KL Rahul poised to overtake MS Dhoni as sixth-highest IPL run-scorer
Delhi Capitals batter needs 50 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad to surpass Dhoni's 5,439 runs
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- KL Rahul needs just 50 runs in tonight's IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to overtake MS Dhoni and become the sixth-highest run-scorer in tournament history.
- Rahul has amassed 5,390 runs in 150 matches with an average of 45.67, while Dhoni has 5,439 runs across 278 matches.
- Rahul has already surpassed Dhoni in one key metric — most 50-plus scores as a designated wicketkeeper-batter (31 vs 24).
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KL Rahul has played for multiple IPL franchises including Sunrisers Hyderabad, RCB, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants before joining Delhi Capitals. He has scored 5,390 runs in 150 matches with five centuries and 42 fifties.
KL Rahul is on the verge of a major milestone in IPL history as he needs just 50 runs in tonight's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad 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 168 runs in five innings at an average of 33.60, including two half-centuries, with a best score of 92.
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 5,390 runs in 150 matches (141 innings) at an impressive average of 45.67 and a strike rate of 136.83. His tally includes five centuries and 42 fifties, with a highest score of 132*. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 278 matches (242 innings) at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.45, including 24 fifties, with a top score of 84*. Rahul has already surpassed Dhoni in one key metric, the most 50-plus scores as a designated wicketkeeper-batter in IPL history, with 31 such scores compared to Dhoni's 24. If Rahul crosses Dhoni tonight, his next target will be Suresh Raina, who sits fifth on the all-time list with 5,528 runs.
Here are the top leading run-scores in the history of IPL:
RankPlayerTotal RunsMatchesCenturiesFifties 1Virat Kohli 8,908273865 2Rohit Sharma 7,183276248 3Shikhar Dhawan6,769222251 4David Warner 6,565184462 5Suresh Raina5,528205139 6MS Dhoni 5,439278024 7KL Rahul5,390150542 8Ajinkya Rahane5,184205234 9AB de Villiers5,162184340 10Suryakumar Yadav5,149188235
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Rahul will overtake Dhoni to become sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL history
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Rahul's next target will be Suresh Raina (5,528 runs)
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- Will Rahul achieve the 50-run milestone tonight?
- How will this impact his career trajectory in the IPL?