Most T20 Runs: Despite being teased for his slow innings in the ongoing IPL 2023 edition, KL Rahul continue to write his name in the history book. The Lucknow Super Giants skipper went on to register 7000 runs in T20 cricket. And by doing so, he went on to become the fastest Indian to achieve this feat. It is certainly a big milestone as the LSG captain beat Virat Kohli to achieve this rare feat. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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Tasked to chase 136 against Gujarat Titans, Rahul yet again began his knock with a maiden over. But he soon took the bowlers to the task to went on the frontfoot. Hitting the bowlers all through the park, Rahul trodded forward to slam a stunning fifty off just 38 deliveries. It was 33rd fifty in T20s.
However, the biggest highlight of the day was when KL Rahul reached 14 runs. He went on to complete 7000 runs in the shortest format of the game. He also became the fastest Indian to achieve this feat. Overall, he is the third fastest player in the world to reach this milestone. Only Babar Azam and Chris Gayle reached 7000 run mark faster than him.
History: KL Rahul becomes the quickest to complete 7000 runs by an Indian in T20 format. (innings) pic.twitter.com/dQw4RbBvKP
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Fastest to 7000 T20 Runs:
| Player | Debut | Time | Mat | Inns |
| Babar Azam | 1 Dec 2012 | 8y 306d | 196 | 187 |
| CH Gayle | 15 Sep 2005 | 9y 208d | 196 | 192 |
| KL Rahul | 17 Mar 2013 | 10y 36d | 210 | 197 |
| V Kohli | 3 Apr 2007 | 10y 215d | 225 | 212 |
| AJ Finch | 2 Jan 2009 | 9y 191d | 227 | 222 |
It took KL Rahul 197 innings to reach this milestone. While veteran Kohli achieved this feat in 212 innings, Babar Azam tops the charts after being the fastest player in the world to reach the landmark in just 187 innings. The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle took 192 innings to reach this mega milestone.
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