Introduction to KL Rahul 152 not out IPL record
KL Rahul delivered one of the most memorable performances in IPL history with an unbeaten 152 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Delhi Capitals batter showcased a mix of consistency and aggressive stroke play against Punjab Kings, creating multiple records in a single innings.
KL Rahul’s 152 Not Out Creates New IPL Record
KL Rahul’s 152* is now the highest individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history. His innings came against Punjab Kings, where he dominated the bowling attack and remained unbeaten till the end.
This score also stands as the third-highest individual score in IPL history, behind Chris Gayle’s 175* and Brendon McCullum’s 158*. Rahul’s performance has now secured a special place in the league’s record books.
Top Individual Scores in IPL History
- 175* – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013
- 158* – Brendon McCullum (KKR) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2008
- 152* – KL Rahul (DC) vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026
- 141 – Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025
- 140* – Quinton de Kock (KKR) vs LSG, Mumbai, 2022
Highest Individual Scores by Indian Players in Men’s T20 Cricket
KL Rahul’s 152* is also the highest individual score by an Indian in men’s T20 cricket.
- 152* – KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) vs Punjab Kings, 2026
- 151 – Tilak Varma vs Meghalaya, 2024
- 148 – Abhishek Sharma vs Bengal, 2025
- 147 – Shreyas Iyer vs Sikkim, 2019
- 146* – Punit Bisht vs Mizoram, 2021
Rahul surpassed Tilak Varma’s previous record of 151 runs.
KL Rahul Climbs IPL All-Time Run List
Along with his record-breaking innings, Rahul also improved his position in the IPL all-time run charts. He has now scored 5,579 runs, moving to fifth place overall.
Top run scorers in IPL:
- 8989 – Virat Kohli
- 7183 – Rohit Sharma
- 6769 – Shikhar Dhawan
- 6565 – David Warner
- 5579 – KL Rahul
- 5528 – Suresh Raina
- 5439 – MS Dhoni
Consistency Reflected in Batting Average
KL Rahul is also known for his consistency. Among players with over 1,000 IPL runs, Rahul has an impressive average of 46.88, which is the second-best in IPL history, just behind Sai Sudharsan (47.16).
This highlights Rahul’s ability to perform consistently across seasons.
Why KL Rahul’s Knock Stands Out
- Highest IPL score by an Indian
- Third-highest score in IPL history
- Highest score by an Indian in T20 cricket
- Entered top 5 in IPL all-time runs
- Maintains one of the best batting averages
FAQs on KL Rahul 152 not out IPL record
Q1: What is KL Rahul’s highest score in IPL?
KL Rahul’s highest IPL score is 152 not out against Punjab Kings in 2026.
Q2: Is KL Rahul’s 152 the highest score by an Indian in IPL?
Yes, it is the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history.
Q3: Who holds the highest individual score in IPL?
Chris Gayle holds the record with 175 not out.
Q4: Where does KL Rahul stand in IPL total runs list?
He is currently fifth with 5,579 runs.
Q5: What is KL Rahul’s IPL batting average?
His batting average is 46.88, one of the highest in the league.
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Disclaimer on KL Rahul 152 not out IPL record
This article is based on match statistics and publicly available cricket records.
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