"KL Rahul is coming for 2026 T20 World Cup": Twitter reacts to DC batter's sensational ton in IPL 2025

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 slammed his half-century in just 35 balls and his century in 60 balls

KL Rahul, who has been batting in the middle order in the IPL 2025, was asked to open the innings, and he came up with a brilliant performance. After a couple of shaky balls early, the right-hander oozed his class and dominated the entire innings with his classy batting.

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KL Rahul timed the ball to perfection and played some blistering shots in his innings. The opening batter slammed the ball all over the park as he made sure that he carried his bat through and helped Delhi Capitals post a massive total on the board.

KL Rahul first slammed his half-century in just 35 balls and, after that, didn't look back. He brought his brutal best and raced away to his century. The batter reached the landmark in 60 balls and ensured that pressure didn't mount on other batters.

KL Rahul played a brilliant innings of 112 runs off 65 balls

KL Rahul played a brilliant innings of unbeaten 112 runs off 65 balls. The Delhi Capitals player batted with a strike rate of over 172 and also hit 14 boundaries and four sixes during his stay at the crease. This was his first ton for his new franchise in the league.

KL Rahul also became the first batter to score an IPL hundred for 3 different teams. The right-hander has also hit two tons each for his previous franchises in the Punjab Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants. He would be keen to add more to his tally for Delhi Capitals.

Thanks to his brilliant innings with the bat, Delhi Capitals posted a massive total of 199 runs on the board. Apart from him, Abishek Porel (30), Axar Patel (25), and Tristan Stubbs (21*) also supported him.

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Fans on Twitter react as Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul slams a sensational ton against Gujarat Titans

As Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul slammed a sensational ton against Gujarat Titans, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his blistering innings and gave some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

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 - Yes

Introducing 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

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