KL Rahul Unleashed: Becomes First Indian to Hit 150 in IPL Smashes Records of Abhishek Sharma & Tilak Varma

The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a masterclass in power-hitting as KL Rahul, captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC), scripted history in the ongoing IPL 2026. In a high-octane clash against his former team, Punjab Kings, Rahul played a monumental unbeaten knock of 152 runs, effectively rewriting the record books for Indian batters in the T20 format.

A Historic 150: Surpassing Elite Indian Batters

With this blistering 152* off just 67 balls, KL Rahul has now claimed the crown for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history. By achieving this milestone, he surpassed the recent benchmarks set by young guns:

Abhishek Sharma: Who held the record with 141*.

Tilak Varma: Previously recognized for his 151 in domestic T20s.

Rahul’s innings included 16 boundaries and 9 towering sixes, operating at a staggering strike rate of over 226.

The 150-Club: Only Three Legends in the League

KL Rahul has now entered an ultra-exclusive club of cricketers. In the 19-year history of the IPL, only three players have ever breached the 150-run mark in a single innings:

Chris Gayle: 175* (RCB)

Brendon McCullum: 158* (KKR)

KL Rahul: 152* (DC)

Fastest Century and Franchise Records

It wasn’t just the total runs that stunned the audience, but the pace at which they came. Rahul brought up his sixth IPL century in just 47 balls, making it:

The fastest century of his personal IPL career.

The fastest century for the Delhi Capitals franchise (breaking the 48-ball record held by Sehwag and De Kock).

The highest-ever individual score for DC, overtaking Rishabh Pant’s 128.

The Unique Three-Franchise Milestone

Adding another feather to his cap, KL Rahul became the first player in IPL history to score multiple centuries for three different franchises. Having previously dominated for Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, his heroics for Delhi Capitals solidify his status as one of the league's greatest-ever openers.

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