Fastest 8000 Runs in T20: Delhi Capitals wicket -keeper batsman KL Rahul needs only 33 runs to complete 8000 runs of his T20 career, he will break a big record of Virat Kohli as soon as he does so. Rahul is also seen in great form this season, he is expected to play a good innings in an important match against Gujarat Titans today.

Under the captaincy of Akshar Patel, Delhi Capitals have won 6 out of 11 matches, one match was inconclusive. The team is at the fifth position with 13 points. Even after the match to be held today, he will have to win the next two matches, but if the team lost one match, then their dream of reaching the playoff will depend on the results of other teams. Today KL Rahul can make a big record in his name.

The fastest 8000 runs in T20 cricket

Virat Kohli is currently the fastest Indian batsman to score the fastest 8,000 runs in T20 cricket. He is at number three in the world. But today KL Rahul can break his record. Virat completed 8000 runs of his T20 career in 257 matches and 243rd innings.

KL Rahul will have a 237th match and 224th innings today, he is only 33 runs away from his 8 thousand T20 runs. Rahul currently has 7967 runs, it has 6 centuries and 68 half -centuries.

At the top of this list is former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who touched this figure in 217 matches and 213 innings. The second number is Babar Azam, who completed 8 thousand T20 runs in 227 matches and 218 innings.

KL Rahul’s performance in IPL 2025

KL Rahul, who missed the first match, has scored 381 runs in 10 matches this season for Delhi Capitals. It consists of 3 half -century innings. He has hit 30 fours and 16 sixes. Rahul played the biggest innings against RCB, when on April 10, he scored an unbeaten 93 in Bengaluru. He has scored other 2 half -centuries against Chennai and Lucknow. The last time when the Delhi vs Gujarat Titans match was held, Rahul scored 28 runs.

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