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IPL 2026: I Was Just In A Mindset To Hit Boundaries And Put Pressure On The Bowlers, Says Rahul
Lucknow Super Giants: After hitting a majestic 152 not out to power Delhi Capitals to a gigantic 264/2, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said his approach was centered on playing proper cricketing shots and maintaining pressure on the opposition bowlers, while also praising Nitish Rana for his ‘phenomenal knock’ of 91 in their 220-run partnership.
By hitting an unbeaten 152 off 67 balls, laced with 16 fours and nine sixes at a strike rate of 226, Rahul now holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter and the third highest overall in IPL history after Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum. Rahul also went past Tilak Varma to now hold the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batter in men’s T20s.
"I'm obviously happy. I've taken a beating due to the heat, just need to hydrate and recover. So it's mixed emotions at the moment. I hope I don't cramp later on. I mean only towards the end was I premeditating. Early on, I think for the first 70-80 runs, I wasn't really premeditating.
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