‘What Would Truly Make Me Happy Is Winning as Many Trophies as MS Dhoni’: KL Rahul Opens up About Ambitions
KL Rahul said winning five IPL titles would mean more to him than individual records after his 152* set a new Indian benchmark.
- Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul declared his primary ambition is matching MS Dhoni's record of 5 IPL trophies, emphasizing that personal milestones remain secondary to team success.
- Although Rahul recently surpassed Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list, the batter downplayed the achievement, noting that winning championships remains his ultimate objective.
- Rahul recently set the highest individual score for Delhi Capitals with 128*, surpassing Rishabh Pant's record, while ranking just behind Chris Gayle's 175* and Brendon McCullum's 158*.
- At M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rahul admitted he lacks a specific explanation for his success against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, though he feels a psychological shift at the venue.
- Praising India's new-generation batters, Rahul hailed the aggressive mindset of prodigies like 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, noting "They don't fear reputations" as such talent redefines T20s.
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The Milestone I Would Love To Match With MS Dhoni is His Five IPL Trophies: KL Rahul
Rahul, who recently went past Dhoni on the league's all-time run-scorers list, downplayed the achievement and reiterated his team-first approach
Would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he has won: KL Rahul - The Tribune
Delhi Capitals (DC) star batter KL Rahul acknowledged that surpassing legendary MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) run charts is a nice personal milestone, but he doesn't see it as his main achievement.
KL Rahul wants to ‘match’ THIS massive record of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League
Home Sports KL Rahul wants to match THIS massive record of MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul became the 5th highest run-scorer in IPL history, surpassing the likes of Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni from Chennai Super Kings. Published: May 1, 2026 5:40 PM IST KL Rahul (left) and MS Dhoni. (Source: X) RR vs DC IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul became the first-ever Indian cricketer to score 150-plus in the In…
Milestone I would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies: KL Rahul
New Delhi: Personal milestones don’t matter for Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul, who has made it clear that winning trophies remains his priority. Rahul recently opened up on surpassing the legendary MS Dhoni on the elite list of the highest run-getters of all time in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul went past Dhoni during his unbeaten 152-run knock for Delhi Capitals in their clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing IPL 2026. …
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