IPL 2025: All Records Broken By KL Rahul During His Unbeaten 112 vs Gujarat Titans

Fans on Twitter reacted after Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul slammed a sensational century in the ongoing game against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The game between the two teams is taking place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul has yet again oozed his class in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as he hit his fifth ton in the league. The right-hander was given the new responsibility in this game, and he made sure that he aced that challenge as well.
KL Rahul Shines as Opener for Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, usually batting in the middle order, opened the innings in IPL 2025 and delivered a brilliant performance. After a slow start, he found his rhythm and played a classy knock, hitting powerful shots all around the ground. He reached his fifty in 35 balls and continued to accelerate, scoring a century in just 60 balls. Rahul stayed unbeaten, guiding Delhi Capitals to a big total and keeping the pressure off his teammates.
KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls, hitting 14 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of over 172. It was his first century for Delhi Capitals and made him the first player to score IPL hundreds for three different teams.
His knock helped Delhi post a strong total of 199, with support from Abishek Porel (30), Axar Patel (25), and Tristan Stubbs (21\*).
Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul has reached a major milestone in T20 cricket. He surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli to become the fastest Indian to score 8000 runs in the shortest format of the game.
KL Rahul crossed 8000 runs in T20 cricket during his innings, reaching the milestone in his 224th innings and 237th match. He broke Virat Kohli’s record, who took 243 innings to get there.
Rahul is now the third-fastest to 8000 T20 runs, behind Chris Gayle (213 innings) and Babar Azam (218). Mohammad Rizwan is also among the quickest.
Fastest to 8000 runs in T20s (by innings)
• 213 – Chris Gayle (West Indies)
• 218 – Babar Azam (Pakistan)
• 224 – KL Rahul (India)
• 243 – Virat Kohli (India)
• 244 – Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
KL Rahul became the 6th Indian batter to score over 8000 runs in T20 cricket. The list is led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, followed by Shikhar Dhawan and Suryakumar Yadav.
Most Runs by Indians in T20s
• 13391 – Virat Kohli
• 12130 – Rohit Sharma
• 9797 – Shikhar Dhawan
• 8654 – Suresh Raina
• 8413 – Suryakumar Yadav
• 8003* – KL Rahul
Fans hail KL Rahul’s batting brilliance
Meanwhile, fans on social media were left in awe of KL Rahul’s batting brilliance and came up with amazing reactions to his knock. Check out the best reactions here:
KL Rahul is a one player who have been ignored and overshadowed by the fans.
Guy has the potential to do a lot for Indian Cricket but someway or other, his performance gets overshadowed.
Want him to peak for India and show what he’s capable of. 🔥#RRvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/hQuk93ULwK
— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) May 18, 2025
No Rahul Fans Will Pass Without Like ♥️ 🫰 This Post
Don't Forget this Name
The Classical KL RAHUL 😭♥️#GTvsDC #DCvsGT pic.twitter.com/rQyLxxnUrR— Kᴀᴍʀᴀɴ (@_boy_k) May 18, 2025
KL Rahul scored 112* off 65 today.
Rishabh Pant’s total IPL 2025 runs? Just 128.
Sanjiv Goenka literally traded a Ferrari for a Nano and must be crying hard right now. Karma is real. pic.twitter.com/0JzvtEXBnh
— StarcyKKR (@StarcKKR) May 18, 2025
KL Rahul is the first right-handed batsman to score a century in IPL 2025. 😋❤️ pic.twitter.com/5hnu6gpI5u
— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) May 18, 2025
Open in tests – Yes
Middle order in tests – Yes
Middle order in ODIs – Yes
Middle order in T20s – Yes
Open in T20s – YesIntroducing KL Rahul pic.twitter.com/u0kboDOF5F
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) May 18, 2025
A full flowing KL Rahul is the most eye pleasing batter to watch in cricket. pic.twitter.com/BYpLwgan17
— Y A S H (@yxshwsingh) May 18, 2025
A full flowing KL Rahul is the most eye pleasing batter to watch in cricket. pic.twitter.com/BYpLwgan17
— Y A S H (@yxshwsingh) May 18, 2025
KL Rahul.💀 pic.twitter.com/zumm4t7zKM
— Gems of Cricket (@GemsOfCrickets) May 18, 2025
Exhibition of top class skills & technique. A top class 100 by KL Rahul.
Unconditional support always, Brother. pic.twitter.com/IwFdnh4GH8
— Sunderdeep – Volklub (@volklub) May 18, 2025
THE CENTURY MOMENTS OF CLASS KL RAHUL. ❤️
– Salute to this Man, KL. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/84WLmOK2ax
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 18, 2025
KL Rahul just needs a good PR to hype his best Century of IPL till date 🤍 pic.twitter.com/dFRJz9vaqG
— ` (@was_kohlify) May 18, 2025
It's a huge positive for india that KL Rahul is in good form before the england series.
He will open and if he is able to good start in Swinging condition then it can set the ton of the match.pic.twitter.com/3Hh3IWI4VE
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) May 18, 2025
KL RAHUL, GOT THE DAWG IN HIM 💥 pic.twitter.com/RI9qVDD5Q2
— Pranay Singh (@thepranaysingh) May 18, 2025
KL rahul remember the name.
He is coming for the 2026 T20 world cup.#DCvsGT pic.twitter.com/jTFPUPt4jC— Shashank Pawaskar (@pawaskar_sha) May 18, 2025
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