- KL Rahul scored a century against Punjab Kings.
- He surpassed MS Dhoni in IPL all-time runs.
- Rahul’s performance set a strong platform for Delhi.
- Delhi aims to end Punjab’s unbeaten streak.
DC vs PBKS Live: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul has silenced his critics with a magnificent century in the ongoing IPL 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings. Playing at his home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rahul combined technical elegance with sheer power to dismantle the bowling attack of the tournament’s only unbeaten side.
This century marks a significant moment in Rahul’s season, especially following intense scrutiny regarding his strike rate in the powerplay. He reached the three-figure mark amidst a roaring Delhi crowd, proving once again why he remains one of the most prolific run-scorers in the history of the league.
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The 💯 celebration by KL Rahul🔥
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KL RAHUL GOES ABSOLUTELY
NUCLEAR – 47-ball CENTURY! 💥His 6th IPL hundred: 103* off 48 balls (12 fours & 5 SIXES)
Opening demolition with Nitish Rana powers DC to 189/1 in 14.5 overs and SMOKING PBKS!
This is PEAK Rahul.
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Surpassing Legends: A Statistical Milestone
During this masterclass, Rahul achieved a monumental feat by moving past MS Dhoni on the list of all-time leading run-scorers in the Indian Premier League. By entering the top six, he has solidified his legacy as a consistent powerhouse, reaching these heights in fewer innings than many of his legendary contemporaries.
His partnership with Nitish Rana provided the backbone of the Delhi innings. After surviving an early drop by Shashank Singh when he was on just 12, Rahul capitalised on the reprieve to punish the Punjab pace battery, including Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen.
Dominance Against the League Leaders
The century is particularly vital as it comes against a Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings side that has dominated the IPL 2026 points table. Rahul’s ability to manipulate the field and find boundaries at will ensured that the Capitals maintained a run rate of over ten runs per over throughout the middle phase.
As the match enters its final stages, Rahul’s hundred has set a formidable platform for the Delhi Capitals. The focus now shifts to the bowlers to defend this total and end the unbeaten streak of the table-toppers in front of a jubilant home audience.
