{"id":5201,"date":"2026-04-25T12:22:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kl-rahul-becomes-first-indian-to-score-150-in-ipl-blasts-152"},"modified":"2026-04-25T12:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:22:51","slug":"kl-rahul-becomes-first-indian-to-score-150-in-ipl-blasts-152","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kl-rahul-becomes-first-indian-to-score-150-in-ipl-blasts-152","title":{"rendered":"KL Rahul becomes first Indian to score 150+ in IPL, blasts 152*"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KL Rahul scripted a landmark innings for Delhi Capitals, etching his name in IPL history as the first Indian to reach a score of 150. Playing in Delhi against Punjab Kings, Rahul remained unbeaten on 152, a knock that not only defined the chase but also placed itself among the tournament\u2019s elite individual totals.<\/p>\n<h2>Rahul\u2019s 152* and where it ranks<\/h2>\n<p>Rahul\u2019s 152* stands as the third-highest individual score in IPL history. The only higher knocks are Chris Gayle\u2019s 175* and Brendon McCullum\u2019s 158*. The list of the top individual IPL scores also includes Abhishek Sharma\u2019s 141 (for SRH) and Quinton de Kock\u2019s 140* (for KKR), both of which sit below Rahul\u2019s total.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>175* \u2014 Chris Gayle (RCB) vs PWI, Bengaluru, 2013<\/li>\n<li>158* \u2014 Brendon McCullum (KKR) vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2008<\/li>\n<li>152* \u2014 KL Rahul (DC) vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026<\/li>\n<li>141 \u2014 Abhishek Sharma (SRH) vs PBKS, Hyderabad, 2025<\/li>\n<li>140* \u2014 Quinton de Kock (KKR) vs LSG, Mumbai DY, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the innings unfolded<\/h2>\n<p>Rahul\u2019s run was not simply a matter of accumulation; it came from dominance built over a sequence of moments where Punjab Kings paid for early lapses. Delhi\u2019s opener looked in rhythm from the start even after Pathum Nissanka fell early.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Rahul was dropped by Shashank Singh on 12, giving him a second chance at a crucial early stage.<\/li>\n<li>He was then reprieved again when the same bowler put down another chance on 51.<\/li>\n<li>From that point, Rahul took full control of the batting, steadily turning early fortune into a match-winning platform.<\/li>\n<li>As the innings progressed, those missed opportunities escalated into one of the most expensive batting errors in IPL history.<\/li>\n<li>Rahul\u2019s partnership with Nitish Rana became the driving force, with the pair combining to put on a massive 220-run stand for the second wicket.<\/li>\n<li>The duo\u2019s 96-ball barrage powered Delhi Capitals to 264 for 2 in 20 overs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Record partnership and milestone conversion<\/h2>\n<p>With Nitish Rana as his perfect partner, Rahul turned the contest into a one-sided display. Their 220-run alliance for the second wicket was the highest partnership in Delhi Capitals\u2019 history. It was also the second-highest stand in the IPL for any wicket, trailing only AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli\u2019s 229-run partnership from 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The record didn\u2019t stop there. Rahul and Rana also bettered the previous best for Delhi Capitals, which had been the unbeaten 189-run stand between David Warner and Naman Ojha back in 2012.<\/p>\n<h3>Rahul\u2019s boundaries and fastest century<\/h3>\n<p>Rahul finished with 14 fours and nine sixes, and his century arrived at the fastest pace of his IPL career. While his earlier quickest IPL hundred had been scored in 56 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2022, this time he moved even faster and converted the hundred into a record-breaking 150-plus total.<\/p>\n<p>By adding to that milestone, Rahul also set a new franchise benchmark for Delhi Capitals. He surpassed Rishabh Pant\u2019s 128 not out at the same venue in 2018 to claim the highest individual score for the team in IPL history.<\/p>\n<h3>Rana\u2019s finishing role<\/h3>\n<p>At the other end, Nitish Rana delivered the ideal support, ending with 91. His innings featured 11 fours and four sixes, providing the finishing impetus that kept Delhi\u2019s scoring rate high throughout the innings.<\/p>\n<p>With Rahul\u2019s historic 152* at the top and Rana\u2019s strong 91 in support, Delhi Capitals posted a commanding 264 for 2 in 20 overs, setting Punjab Kings a daunting chase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KL Rahul scripted a landmark innings for Delhi Capitals, etching his name in IPL history as the first Indian to reach a score of 150.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"KL Rahul 152* IPL Milestone: First Indian 150+","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"KL Rahul\u2019s unbeaten 152* makes IPL history\u2014first Indian to hit 150+, powering Delhi Capitals and ranking among the league\u2019s biggest 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