Stats: KL Rahul creates history in IPL

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Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul looked in sublime form during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on 24th September 2020.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. KL Rahul put the bad balls away for boundaries putting the RCB bowlers under pressure. He never looked in discomfort and timed the ball decently. Mayank Agarwal also looked decent with his stroke play but was dismissed by a beauty by Yuzvendra Chahal.

After the strategic timeout, Rahul completed his fifty off 36 balls. Nicolas Pooran who was promoted at number 3 struggled for timing. Shivam Dube struck twice to get rid of Pooran and Maxwell. He was dropped twice by Virat Kohli at the boundary and took the advantage of the chances. Rahul plundered RCB bowling to complete his 2nd IPL century off 62 balls. It was amazing hitting by Kings XI Punjab captain who just upped the ante with great hitting and remained not out on 132 off 69 balls to post a massive total of 206 for 3 in 20 overs.

By the virtue of this superb knock, KL Rahul became the highest individual scorer by an Indian in IPL history. He surpassed Rishabh Pant 128* that he scored during the 2018 edition. For his captain's knock, Rahul was awarded the man of the match award.

During this knock, Rahul hit 14 fours and 7 sixes. His knock helped guide Kings XI Punjab crush Royal Challengers Bangalore by 97 runs to move up to the top of the points table. KL Rahul's brilliance has moved up him to the fourth-highest individual score in IPL history.

He has shown tremendous form in the 2 matches he has played so far. By this knock, KL Rahul is currently the Orange Cap holder and would look to continue his superb form in the upcoming matches.



 






KL Rahul became the highest scorer by an Indian in IPL history 



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