Amid heated discussions among veteran cricketers over his possible inclusion in India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), KL RahulHe remains steadfastly focused on his hitting power. Rahul delivered a masterclass against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (April 27) and went down in the annals Indian Premier League (IPL) History with a dazzling 76 innings.
KL Rahul’s masterclass: Leading from the front for Lucknow Super Giants
Despite the early departure of his opening partner Quinton de Kock, Rahul took the lead and directed the LSG innings with impeccable finesse. The dismissal of Marcus Stoinis, without increasing the score, briefly increased the pressure. However, Rahul showed nerves of steel and formed a determined partnership with him Deepak Hooda, who anchored the team’s attack with unwavering determination. Rahul’s innings was a symphony of power and precision, punctuated by two colossal sixes and eight elegant boundaries, taking Lucknow’s total to a commanding 196/5 after 20 overs, although RR eventually chased down the target with seven wickets in hand.
Rahul’s record-breaking innings
With this stunning performance against RR, Rahul emerged as the fastest opener to reach the monumental milestone of 4,000 runs in the cash-rich league. Remarkably, he achieved this feat in just 94 innings, surpassing the record previously set by his esteemed compatriot Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) steadfast, Virat Kohli, who reached the milestone in 107 innings. The distinguished players on this illustrious list include experienced RCB batters Chris Gaylewho scored 4,000 runs in 122 innings, and David Warnerwho achieved the feat in 162 innings.
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All KLass in 𝟒𝐊 💙 pic.twitter.com/302XHlU5mR
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 27, 2024
Batters with 4000+ runs in IPL as openers:
- 6362 – Shikhar Dhawan
- 5909 – David Warner
- 4480 – Chris Gayle
- 4041 – Virat Kohli
- 4010 – KL Rahul
Rahul’s reign: Second on the IPL 2024 Orange Cap list
Rahul’s back-to-back half-centuries have catapulted him to the second spot in the IPL 2024 Orange Cap list, amassing an impressive tally of 378 runs in just 9 matches, embellished by three blistering half-centuries in the current season. As RCB grapples with challenges in IPL 2024, their legendary skipper Kohli continues to grace the prestigious Orange Cap with an impressive tally of 430 runs.
Rahul’s journey to the 4,000-run milestone was a testament to his unwavering commitment and unyielding determination. Earlier in the tournament, he etched his name in LSG’s history books by becoming the franchise’s first player to cross the 1,000-run mark. Furthermore, Rahul’s outstanding form has seen him secure the title of fastest opener to reach 4,000 IPL runs, cementing his status as one of the best batters in the league.
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