KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 runs, leading Delhi Capitals to a record total of 264/2 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. This innings marks the highest score by an Indian in IPL history and his fastest century at 47 balls.
Key points
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 152 runs
Delhi Capitals set a record total of 264/2
Rahul's century came in just 47 balls
This is the highest score by an Indian in IPL history
The partnership with Nitish Rana was the second-highest in IPL history
KL RahulDelhi CapitalsPunjab Kings
NEW DELHI: A red-hot KL Rahul produced one of the most extraordinary innings in IPL history, hammering an unbeaten 152 to power Delhi Capitals to a massive 264/2 against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on a scorching Saturday.
On a sweltering 41-degree afternoon, Rahul tore into the PBKS bowling attack, hammering 16 fours and nine sixes in his 67-ball masterclass at a staggering strike rate of 226. His knock is now the highest individual score by an Indian batter in IPL history, surpassing several elite names, and also ranks as the third-highest overall in the tournament - behind Chris Gayle’s 175* and Brendon McCullum’s 158*.
Rahul became only the third batter in IPL history to breach the 150-run mark, and just the second Indian after Tilak Varma to score 150-plus in men’s T20s. The innings also marked his fastest IPL century, coming in just 47 balls, bettering his previous best of 56.
He was brilliantly supported by Nitish Rana, who blasted 91, as the duo stitched a stunning 220-run stand off just 95 balls - now the second-highest partnership in IPL history. Their assault powered DC to their highest-ever total, with a staggering 162 runs coming in overs 11-20, one of the most explosive death-over performances seen in the league.
KL Rahul - IPL career
Tournament
Team
Mat
Runs
HS
Avg
SR
100s
50s
IPL (Overall)
5 teams
152
Q&A
What is KL Rahul's highest score in IPL history?
KL Rahul's highest score in IPL history is 152 runs, achieved in a match against Punjab Kings.
How fast did KL Rahul score his century in IPL 2026?
KL Rahul scored his century in just 47 balls, marking it as his fastest IPL century.
What is the significance of KL Rahul's innings for Delhi Capitals?
KL Rahul's innings helped Delhi Capitals achieve their highest-ever total of 264 runs in IPL history.
Who are the other players that have scored over 150 runs in IPL?
KL Rahul is the third player in IPL history to score over 150 runs, following Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum.
Related Articles
Soccer·Recap
Man City survive Saints scare to reach fourth FA Cup final in a row
Man City survives a scare from Southampton to secure FA Cup final spot!
Sky Sports··1 min read
Sports
Salah injury threatens cruel unfinished ending at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah's hamstring injury during a crucial match could end his Liverpool career.
Sky Sports··1 min read
Sports
Serie A referee scandal: What to know as officiating assignments and VAR calls under investigation
CBS Sports Headlines·
NFL
Saints pick WR Bryce Lance, brother of Cowboys QB Trey Lance, in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft
Saints select WR Bryce Lance, brother of Cowboys QB Trey Lance, in 4th round of 2026 NFL Draft.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Gasperini: ‘Roma and fans are central to project, not me’
Gasperini insists Roma and fans are central to the project, not himself.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
What did the Panthers get in the Adam Thielen trade?
What did the Panthers get in the Adam Thielen trade with the Vikings?
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
5579
152*
46.88
138.47
6
42
IPL 2026
DC
7
357
152*
59.50
187.89
1
2
IPL 2025
DC
13
539
112*
53.90
149.72
1
3
IPL 2024
LSG
14
520
82
37.14
136.12
0
4
IPL 2023
LSG
9
274
74
34.25
113.22
0
2
IPL 2022
LSG
15
616
103*
51.33
135.38
2
4
IPL 2021
PBKS
13
626
98*
62.60
138.80
0
6
IPL 2020/21
PBKS
14
670
132*
55.83
129.34
1
5
IPL 2019
PBKS
14
593
100*
53.90
135.38
1
6
IPL 2018
PBKS
14
659
95*
54.91
158.41
0
6
IPL 2016
RCB
14
397
68*
44.11
146.49
0
4
IPL 2015
SRH
9
142
44*
28.40
112.69
0
0
IPL 2014
SRH
11
166
46
20.75
101.21
0
0
IPL 2013
RCB
5
20
12
10.00
125.00
0
0
Rahul also rewrote franchise records, going past Rishabh Pant’s 128* to register the highest individual score for Delhi Capitals. In another remarkable feat, he became the first player in IPL history to score multiple centuries for three different teams - DC, PBKS, and Lucknow Super Giants.
Among all IPL batters with over 1000 runs, Rahul’s consistency remains elite, with an average of 46.88 - second only to Sai Sudharsan.
Highest individual scores by an Indian in Men’s T20s
152* - KL Rahul vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026
151 - Tilak Varma vs Meghalaya, Rajkot, 2024
148 - Abhishek Sharma vs Bengal, Secunderabad, 2025
147 - Shreyas Iyer vs Sikkim, Indore, 2019
146* - Punit Bisht vs Mizoram, Chennai, 2021
Most runs in the IPL
8989 - Virat Kohli
7183 - Rohit Sharma
6769 - Shikhar Dhawan
6565 - David Warner
5579 - KL Rahul
5528 - Suresh Raina
5439 - MS Dhoni
Of the 109 batters with 1000-plus IPL runs, only Sai Sudharsan has a higher average (47.16) than Rahul’s 46.88.
Most runs in Overs 11-20 in an IPL inns
172/2 - RCB vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016
162/2 - PBKS vs CSK, Cuttack, 2014
162/1 - DC vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026
Highest individual scores in the IPL
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 DYP, 2022
Rahul is the second Indian to register a 150-plus score in Men’s T20 cricket, after Tilak Varma, who’d scored 151 for Hyderabad against Meghalaya in Rajkot in 2024/25.
Highest partnerships in the IPL (any wicket)
229 - AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli vs GL, Bengaluru, 2016
220 - KL Rahul & Nitish Rana vs PBKS, Delhi, 2026
215* - AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2015
210* - KL Rahul & Quinton de Kock vs KKR, Mumbai DYP, 2022
210 - Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill vs CSK, Ahmedabad, 2024
