KL Rahul who recently went past MS Dhoni on the Indian premier League’s all-time run-scorers list, said that his only ambition was to match the legendary former India and CSK captain’s 5 title hauls with his franchise.
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“I didn’t even realise I had gone past Mahi bhai. Personal milestones are good. They reassure me that I am on the right track. But what would truly make me happy is winning as many trophies as MS Dhoni. Cricket is a team sport. You want to win trophies. You want to be part of successful sides. That has always been my goal,” Rahul said on JioHotsar.
The wicket-keeper batter recently slammed the highest individual score by an Indian batter in the IPL when he scored 152* against the Punjab Kings. He is now just behind Chris Gayle’s 175* vs Pune Warriors in 2013 and 158* by Brendon McCullum vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2008.
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It was also the fastest ton of Rahul in the IPL with the previous fastest being in the 56 ball-ton vs the Mumbai Indians in 2022. He also now has the highest individual score for DC, surpassing Rishabh Pant’s 128* vs SRH in 2018.
He also opened up about his record in his home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium against RCB.
“I’ve thought about whether there’s a switch I use against RCB, but I haven’t found an answer. Chinnaswamy is very special to me. I grew up there, and something just clicks when I play at that venue. So, a psychological switch happens when I go there. It’s not just against RCB. I’ve done well in international games there too. Some stadiums just give you a good vibe and make you feel you’ll do well,” he said.
“Being an opener makes my life easier. It’s a role I’ve always done, and it gives me a clear game plan. But batting in different positions has helped me grow and understand my game better,” he added.
