Key Points :
- KL Rahul on Thursday became the fastest Indian to complete 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- Reaching the number in his 60th innings, he broke the record held by former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who made his record in 63 innings.
- The skipper went on to score 132 runs off just 69 balls with 14 fours and 7 sixes. It was also the highest IPL score by an Indian batsman.
Virat Kohli-led RCB had won their first encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad by 10 runs while KXIP had lost the thrilling Super Over finish against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.
As of Thursday, 24th September 2020, RCB’s second face-off with Kings XI Punjab didn’t go well with the team. A major reason for the Kohli team’s loss is considered to be the KXIP skipper KL Rahul.
KL Rahul on Thursday became the fastest Indian to complete 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He achieved the feat during the team’s clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Reaching the number in his 60th innings, he broke the record held by former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who made his record in 63 innings.
IPL’s official Twitter handle wrote”KL Rahul now has the highest score ever by an Indian in IPL. #Dream11IPL #KXIPvRCB”.
KL Rahul now has the highest score ever by an Indian in IPL.#Dream11IPL #KXIPvRCB pic.twitter.com/zu8r2kTeWW
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 24, 2020
RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first against KXIP in their second game, being played at Dubai International Stadium.Rahul’s gameplay shot KXIP to 206/3. In reply, RCB were bundled out 109 in 17 overs and lost the match by 97 runs. The skipper went on to score 132 runs off just 69 balls with 14 fours and 7 sixes. It was also the highest IPL score by an Indian batsman. KL only needed just two runs when he came out to open the innings for his team.
Many people from the Cricket sector congratulated the skipper .
Sachin Tendulkar wrote on his Twitter handle “@klrahul11 has led from the front.Super innings! He has paced his innings nicely and timed the ball beautifully. #KXIvRCB #IPL”.
.@klrahul11 has led from the front.
Super innings! He has paced his innings nicely and timed the ball beautifully.#KXIvRCB #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/yOufAjYoAu— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 24, 2020
