Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul achieved the milestone of 8,000 career runs in T20 cricket during the IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 18, 2025. Media reports confirm that Rahul became the fastest Indian to reach 8,000 T20 runs, doing so in just 224 innings. He crossed the mark during this game's powerplay (needing 33 runs to reach the milestone).

Rahul top-scored for Delhi with an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls (14 fours, 4 sixes), at a strike rate of 172.31. His innings was the cornerstone of DC's total, helping the team post 199/3 in their 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans chased down the target in 19 overs, finishing on 205/0 to win by 10 wickets. Openers Shubman Gill (93* off 53 balls) and Sai Sudharsan (108* off 61 balls) put on an unbroken 205-run stand to see GT over the line.

Match Statistics

• Delhi Capitals (batting first): 199/3 in 20 overs
• KL Rahul (DC): 112* (65 balls, 14×4, 4×6, SR 172.31)
• Gujarat Titans (chasing): 205/0 in 19 overs – won by 10 wickets
• Key GT batters: Sai Sudharsan 108* (61b), Shubman Gill 93* (53b)

The match result and Rahul's innings are reported by official sources, confirming the 8,000-run landmark. This achievement places Rahul among the elite batsmen in T20 cricket history, surpassing previous records held by Virat Kohli and other international stars.

Cricket analysts note that Rahul's consistency across formats and his ability to accelerate when needed make him one of the most valuable players in modern cricket. His performance in this match, despite ending on the losing side, demonstrates his class and importance to the Delhi Capitals lineup.