DC vs GT, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul engraved his name in the history books as he became the fastest Indian to reach 8000 runs in T20 cricket, surpassing India's batting maestro Virat Kohli.

Rahul breached the 8,000-run milestone in style during Delhi Capitals' high-voltage IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The star batter achieved the milestone with aptitude, sending Kagiso Rabada's delivery for a six in the sixth over of DC's innings.

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Playing his 237th T20 match and 224th inning, Rahul surpassed Kohli, who bagged this milestone in 243 innings. Overall, Rahul now stands as the third-fastest batter globally to reach 8,000 T20 runs only behind Chris Gayle and Babar Azam.

Fastest to score 8000 runs in T20 cricket

1. Chris Gayle - 213 innings
2. Babar Azam - 218 innings
3. KL Rahul - 224 innings
4. Virat Kohli - 243 innings
5. Mohammad Rizwan - 244 innings

Rahul has been at his peak in his maiden IPL season with Delhi Capitals as he sizzled with his burgeoning status, amassing 422 runs in 11 matches with an impressive average 50 and a strike rate of 142.

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On Sunday, he was promoted to open for Delhi Capitals and the decision paid in dividends as he anchored the innings for home side after the early dismissal of Faf du Plessis. Eventually, he brought up his fifty in just 35 balls, leading Delhi Capitals' batting command against the Titans.