DC vs PBKS IPL 2026: “Classy Century!” Netizens Hail KL Rahul’s Blistering 47-Ball Ton As He Smashes 6th IPL Ton

KL Rahul delivered a sensational performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, scoring a blazing 102 off 47 balls* to register his sixth career century in the Indian Premier League. The knock came against his former franchise, the Punjab Kings, and marked a historic milestone, as Rahul became the first player in IPL history to score centuries for three different teams.

Rahul's innings was a mix of controlled aggression and fearless strokeplay, featuring 12 fours and 6 sixes. Despite early pressure, he made Punjab pay for missed opportunities after being dropped twice, once on 12 by Shashank Singh off Arshdeep Singh's bowling and again on 51 by Vijaykumar Vyshak. Both chances proved costly as Rahul shifted gears and took full control of the innings.

His dominance was evident in the power play itself, where he contributed 35 runs off just 16 balls, helping Delhi reach 68/1 in the first six overs. This set the tone for a commanding batting display by the Capitals.

Rahul also formed a record-breaking partnership with Nitish Rana, stitching together a 160-run stand for the second wicket. This partnership surpassed the previous Delhi franchise record of 146 runs, underlining the duo's dominance over the Punjab bowling attack.

Sixth-Highest Run-Scorer In IPL

The innings also carried significant statistical milestones. During his knock, Rahul surpassed MS Dhoni to become the sixth-highest run-scorer in IPL history, further strengthening his legacy in the competition. His ability to perform across franchises has now placed him in a unique position in IPL history.

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Netizens React To Rahul's Ton

KL Rahul's explosive century against the Punjab Kings quickly set social media buzzing, with fans and experts calling it one of his finest IPL knocks. Many praised his calm start followed by a brutal acceleration, especially after he was dropped twice during the innings.