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KL Rahul Smashes Unbeaten 152 for DC as Punjab Kings Seal Record Chase

The landmark score, the highest by an Indian in the IPL, has renewed debate over his strike‑rate intent.

Overview

  • KL Rahul hammered 152 not out off 67 balls for Delhi Capitals, becoming the first Indian to reach 150 in an IPL innings.
  • He and Nitish Rana added 220 for the second wicket to lift Delhi to 264/2, the team’s highest total in the league.
  • Punjab Kings overhauled the target in 18.5 overs in what reports described as the highest successful chase in T20 cricket.
  • Former India batter Aakash Chopra praised the innings and said Rahul draws criticism when he does not show the same attacking intent.
  • Rahul’s 152 ranks among the IPL’s top individual scores, trailing only Chris Gayle’s 175 and Brendon McCullum’s 158.