IPL 2025: Fans go gaga as KL Rahul smashes a historic century for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

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The crowd at Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a spectacular batting display in the 60th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 during the game between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans. The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, won the toss and elected to field first, aiming to exploit early conditions and put Delhi under pressure. However, the decision backfired dramatically as KL Rahul produced a batting masterclass, silencing the opposition and electrifying the home crowd. Rahul’s innings was a blend of timing, temperament, and technique – a knock that not only anchored Delhi’s innings but also carved his name deeper into the IPL history books.

Rahul, opening for Delhi, played an innings for the ages. Starting with measured caution, he reached his fifty off 35 balls, anchoring the innings even as wickets fell at the other end. But once set, Rahul unleashed his full array of strokes, accelerating with sublime timing and power. The moment of history arrived in the 17th over, as Rahul pulled a short ball from Prasidh Krishna to the boundary, bringing up his hundred off just 60 balls.

This was not just any century- it was Rahul’s fifth in IPL history, and more significantly, it made him the first player ever to score IPL hundreds for three different franchises: Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and now Delhi Capitals. His innings was a blend of elegance and aggression, featuring 14 boundaries and 4 sixes, and he finished unbeaten on 112 from 65 balls, striking at over 170. The crowd erupted with every milestone, fully aware they were witnessing something special.

Rahul’s knock also saw him surpass Virat Kohli as the fastest Indian to 8,000 T20 runs, achieving the feat in just 224 innings. Only Kohli, Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle have more IPL centuries than Rahul, underlining his status among the league’s batting greats.

Delhi rode on Rahul’s brilliance to post a formidable 199/3 in their 20 overs. The innings began cautiously, with Faf du Plessis departing early for 5, but Abishek Porel (30 off 19) provided valuable support as the pair added 90 runs for the second wicket. Axar Patel chipped in with a brisk 25 off 16, while Tristan Stubbs finished with a cameo of 21 not out from just 10 balls, ensuring Delhi maintained momentum right through the death overs The Titans’ bowlers toiled hard, with only Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore and Prasidh Krishna managing a wicket each. Despite their efforts, they struggled to contain Rahul’s onslaught, especially in the latter half of the innings. Delhi’s run rate hovered near 10 throughout, thanks to Rahul’s calculated assault and the lower order’s finishing flourish.

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𝘽𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙. 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙙 🌟

KL Rahul soaks in the applause after a stunning 💯

Updates ▶ https://t.co/4flJtatmxc #TATAIPL | #DCvGT | @DelhiCapitals | @klrahul

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2025

Unpopular Opinion:- kl Rahul should have opened for dc in every match

— Abxd (@ABXD_DC) May 18, 2025

– Can play as opener – Can bat at no. 4,3,5– Can survive in difficult conditions– Can play all formats– Can accelerate innings – Team man,No PR,No Sympathy drama

This is KLassy KL Rahul for you🙌

He is coming for 2026 T20WC🔥#DCvsGT #GTvsDC

— 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧 𓅋 (@Itsmesonu_) May 18, 2025

WHOLE DELHI CROWD STANDING FOR KL RAHUL. [📸: Lokesh Sharma from Dainik Jagran]

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2025

It's BCCI loss if KL Rahul doesn't get a spot in Team India for upcoming T20 World Cup.

— KL BASIT (@klbasit1) May 18, 2025

Show me better clasical and elegant player than KL Rahul

He have every cricketing Shots in his Book

— Arjun Shaiva (@kannadadakanda0) May 18, 2025

KL Rahul is the first right-handed batsman to score a century in IPL 2025. 😋❤️

— Kunal Yadav (@Kunal_KLR) May 18, 2025

🚨 HISTORY CREATED BY KL RAHUL. 🚨

– KL becomes the first batter to score an IPL hundred for 3 different teams.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 18, 2025

KL Rahul 👑 #DCvsGT

— Manish (@memer_manis) May 18, 2025

#GTvsDC #DCvsGT

KL Rahul 🔥🔥🔥

— himanshi ♡ (@me__himanshi) May 18, 2025

KL RAHUL BRINGS UP HIS FIFTH IPL TON 🔥

The Delhi skies lit up as KL Rahul slammed a sensational century at the Arun Jaitley Stadium! A knock full of class, timing, and power, what a way to own the night in IPL 2025! 💯🙌#KLRahul #IPL2025 #DCvGT #Cricket #IPL

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 18, 2025

Well done kl Rahul 👍Congratulations for your brilliant century 💯 🔥 #KLRahul #DCvsGT#IPL2025

— Subodh Gupta (@subodh0426) May 18, 2025

Few greater sights in cricket than KL in this mood! Such abundant ability! 👏👏👏

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 18, 2025

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