KL Rahul, the wicket-keeper batsman for Delhi Capitals, is gearing up for his next match in the Indian Premier League 2025, and this one’s going to be pretty special. He’ll be playing at his home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he’ll face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This is not just another match for him; he’s actually played for RCB in the past as well.
Last Saturday, he had a fantastic game where he really went after the bowlers from Chennai Super Kings. Depending on how things play out with Faf du Plessis’ fitness, Rahul might find himself batting at No. 4 once again. He’s gotten pretty comfortable switching around the batting order, so it’s no surprise that he’ll take on the middle-overs role, especially in a stadium where he feels right at home.
50 boundaries against RCB
This match isn’t just about the team for Rahul, though. He’s got a couple of personal goals he might reach during the game. First up, he’s just four fours away from hitting 50 fours against RCB. If he manages to pull that off, he’ll join the exclusive club of players who have done the same, becoming the 13th on that list. In his past 15 matches against RCB, he has scored 648 runs with an impressive average of 64.80 and a strike rate of 144, which includes a century and three half-centuries. Interestingly, David Warner holds the record for the most fours against RCB, with 87 to his name.
500 runs at M Chinnaswamy stadium
The second milestone Rahul is eyeing is reaching 500 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He’s already racked up 451 runs here, with averages and strike rates of 34.69 and 140.49, respectively. He just needs 49 more runs to hit the 500 mark and will become the 12th player to do so at this venue. Doing so would mean he surpasses some big names like Suresh Raina and Glenn Maxwell, who have made their mark in this stadium.
It’s worth mentioning that Virat Kohli holds the record for the most T20 runs at Chinnaswamy Stadium. He’s played over 100 matches there, and his tally exceeds 3,000 runs, making him the only player to reach that milestone. With all these exciting numbers and history on the line, this upcoming match is bound to be a thrilling experience for both Rahul and the fans.
