LSG vs PBKS: KL Rahul Becomes Quickest Batsman In IPL History To Achieve Sensational Milestone, Surpasses Chris Gayle

Published - 15 Apr 2023, 11:34 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

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KL Rahul [PC: BCCI]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul achieved a massive feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He broke Chris Gayle’s record and became the fastest batter to reach 4000 runs in the league.

KL Rahul achieved the milestone in the ongoing IPL 2023 game against Punjab Kings (PBKS). He crossed the 4000-run mark in the 105th innings and surpassed Chris Gayle, who scored 4000 runs in 112 innings. The LSG skipper opened the innings for his team and made sure that his side are off the rollicking start.

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Rahul, who has been going through a rough patch in IPL 2023, staged a dominating comeback as he smashed a staggering half-century against PBKS and kept his side in the hunt. The right-hander crafted his innings sensationally well and timed the ball to perfection.

Rahul played a knock of 74 runs in 56 balls. He also smashed 8 fours and 1 six in his innings and made sure that his side end up putting a good total on the board. He has batted with a strike rate of over 130 and allowed the other batters to bat freely around him.

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LSG vs PBKS: Batters with fastest to 4000 IPL runs

KL Rahul is the fastest batter to 4000 runs in the IPL. He is followed by Chris Gayle, who achieved the milestone in 112 innings. David Warner is the third fastest to 4000 runs in the league whereas Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are third and fourth fastest to the milestone.

S.No Player Name Team Innings to 4000 runs
1. KL Rahul Lucknow Super Giants 105
2. Chris Gayle Punjab Kings 112
3. David Warner Delhi Warner 114
4. Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore 128
5. AB de Villiers Royal Challengers Bangalore 131

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