New Delhi: Delhi Capitals (DC) star KL Rahul is on the cusp of surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni to become the sixth-highest run-getter in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rahul needs only 13 runs in DC’s upcoming clash against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the on Saturday to overtake Dhoni in the elite list of highest run-getters in the tournament’s history.
One of the most consistent batters in the IPL, Rahul has played for multiple franchises in the league over the years. He has played for five franchises in his IPL career so far and has amassed an impressive 5,427 runs in 151 matches at an excellent average of 45.60 and a strike rate of over 136.
Rahul needs only 13 runs to surpass Dhoni, who has notched up 5,439 runs in 278 matches in his IPL career so far. Dhoni has an average of over 38 and a strike rate of 137.45 in the IPL, with 24 fifties to his name. The legendary wicket-keeper batter is yet to retire from the IPL and is part of the CSK squad, however, he is yet to play a game for the five-time champions in IPL 2026.
If Rahul manages to score 13 runs against the on Saturday, he will topple Dhoni from the sixth spot in the list of leading run-getters in the IPL. The DC batter will also get in touching distance of surpassing another CSK legend, Suresh Raina, who is currently the 5th highest run-getter in the IPL with 5528 runs from 205 matches.
Highest run-getters in the IPL:
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
| V Kohli | 8989 | 39.95 | 133.76 | 66 | 8 |
| RG Sharma | 7183 | 29.92 | 132.6 | 48 | 2 |
| S Dhawan | 6769 | 35.25 | 127.14 | 51 | 2 |
| DA Warner | 6565 | 40.52 | 139.77 | 62 | 4 |
| SK Raina | 5528 | 32.51 | 136.73 | 39 | 1 |
| MS Dhoni | 5439 | 38.3 | 137.45 | 24 | 0 |
| KL Rahul | 5427 | 45.6 | 136.97 | 42 | 5 |
KL Rahul in fine form for DC in IPL 2026
Rahul has been in fine form for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026. He endured a difficult start to the season with a duck and a single in his side’s first two matches of the season, but Rahul has since regained his mojo and is back among the runs for DC. The opening batter has so far notched up 205 runs in six matches for his team in the IPL 2026 at an average of 34.16 and an impressive strike rate of 166.66.
Rahul has improved his strike rate after often being criticised for not keeping up with the modern-day requirements of scoring quickly at the top. The right-hander slammed a brilliant knock of 57 runs against RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last week to help his team pull off a close win in a thriller and followed it up with a valuable 37 against SRH.
Rahul will be looking to continue his prolific run in Delhi Capitals’ upcoming clash against the top-ranked Punjab Kings at home on Saturday.