KL Rahul set to break Virat Kohli's massive T20 record

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals are gearing up to take on Gujarat Titans in their

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clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and all eyes will be on star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who stands on the brink of a historic milestone. As reported by TimesofIndia.com, Delhi Capitals are considering a tweak in their batting order for the final three league-stage matches, with the experienced KL Rahul likely to return to the top as an opener for the Axar Patel-led side.Currently placed fifth on the points table with 13 points from 11 matches, DC are keen to solidify their top order, and promoting KL Rahul is being viewed as a key strategic move.

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KL Rahul is just 33 runs away from breaking an elite record held by batting legend Virat Kohli. If he manages to score those runs against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, he will become the fastest Indian to reach 8000 T20 runs, achieving the feat in just his 214th innings—surpassing Kohli’s record of 243 innings.

The milestone will also make him the second-fastest overall in T20 history, ahead of Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who reached the mark in 218 innings.

So far this season, KL Rahul has opened just once, batted at No.3 twice, and featured at No.4 in seven games—a role assigned to him before the season began. While he has produced steady performances in the middle order, the DC think tank is now inclined to use his experience at the top during the powerplay overs.However, Gujarat Titans could look to crash KL Rahul’s party by unleashing their ace spinner Rashid Khan.

The Afghan star has had the better of KL Rahul in T20 battles so far—conceding just 40 runs off 47 balls while dismissing him three times.With a playoff spot at stake and a historic record within reach, Sunday’s clash promises high stakes for both KL Rahul and the Capitals.