In a thrilling match on May 2, 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. A standout moment came from opener KL Rahul, who reached a significant milestone.
Rahul became the first Indian opener to hit 200 sixes in IPL history. He showcased his talent by scoring a brisk half-century, including five sixes and six fours. His IPL journey as an opener has been impressive: in 112 matches, he has amassed 4,851 runs with an average of 50.01 and a strike rate of 141.38. His career stats feature six centuries and 39 fifties, alongside 433 boundaries and now 203 sixes.
Notably, KL Rahul is the third opener to achieve this landmark, joining cricket legends David Warner and Chris Gayle. Gayle leads all players with a staggering 326 sixes, while Warner has hit 210.
The match saw a explosive start with a strong 110-run partnership between KL Rahul (75 off 40) and Pathum Nissanka (62 off 33). They set the stage for a record chase of 226 runs, which was clinched by Tristan Stubbs (18*) and Ashutosh Sharma (25*) with five balls to spare.
Rajasthan Royals put up a formidable total of 225/6, thanks to Riyan Parag’s exceptional 90 off 50 balls and Donovan Ferreira’s quickfire 47 off just 14 deliveries. This match marks DC’s highest successful chase in IPL history and the second-highest against RR, following a chase of 229 runs by SRH earlier this season.
With this win, DC earned its fourth victory of the season, positioning itself sixth in the points table. Meanwhile, RR remains in fourth place with six wins out of ten matches.
This match not only highlighted KL Rahul’s milestone but also showcased how the IPL continues to captivate fans with high-scoring and exciting encounters.
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