Top 5 KL Rahul Best Innings in IPL History

1. 152* off 67 vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2026

This innings tops the list mainly on record value. Playing for Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rahul smashed 152 not out off 67 balls, hitting 16 fours and nine sixes. He reached his century in 47 balls, the fastest hundred by a Delhi Capitals batter in IPL history. His 152* is now the highest IPL score by an Indian player and one of the biggest entries in the highest individual score in IPL history list, behind only Chris Gayle’s 175* and Brendon McCullum’s 158*.  His 220-run stand with Nitish Rana, who made 91 off 44, became one of the highest partnerships in IPL 2026 and took Delhi Capitals to 264/2.  Despite the innings, Delhi Capitals lost by six wickets as Punjab Kings chased 265 in 18.5 overs to complete the highest successful run chase in IPL history. This was a record-breaking, historic innings, but not a match-winning one.

2. 132* off 69 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020

Playing for Kings XI Punjab in Dubai, Rahul scored 132 not out off 69 balls, striking 14 fours and seven sixes, as his side posted 206/3 and won comfortably by 97 runs. Unlike the 152, this knock came with a genuine team win and captaincy responsibility, since Rahul was leading KXIP at the time. At the time, it stood as the highest IPL score by an Indian batter, a record that lasted until Rahul broke his own mark in 2026. It combined a huge score, control of the innings as captain, and total domination of the opposition attack, which is why it ranks just behind the 152* on this list.

3. 98* off 42 vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2021

Rahul didn’t need three figures to produce one of his most destructive IPL innings. Chasing 135 for Punjab Kings in Abu Dhabi, he raced to 98 not out off just 42 balls, hitting seven fours and eight sixes and finishing the chase in only 13 overs at a strike rate of 233.33. This wasn’t a century, but the sheer speed of the chase and the way it boosted Punjab’s net run rate make it more impactful than several of Rahul’s hundreds. PBKS won by six wickets with seven overs to spare, and Rahul made the chase look almost effortless after racing to 33 off his first 15 balls. It’s ranked third because explosive intent and match control matter just as much as the final score.

4. 103* off 60 vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2022

This was a genuine match-winning century, and it came in Lucknow Super Giants’ debut IPL season and Rahul’s 100th IPL match. At the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Rahul scored 103 not out off 60 balls, with nine fours and five sixes, guiding LSG to 199/4. LSG went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs, giving the new franchise a major win in its first season. It was Rahul’s second IPL century against Mumbai Indians at that point in his career. The century directly underpinned LSG’s victory, while its 171.67 strike rate and the milestone of Rahul’s 100th IPL appearance strengthen its place in the top five.

5. 93* off 53 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025

The final spot goes to a pressure chase rather than a century. Playing for Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rahul finished unbeaten on 93 off 53 balls in a chase of 164. DC slipped to 39/3 inside the powerplay and were 66/4 at the halfway stage before Rahul and Tristan Stubbs took control. Stubbs finished unbeaten on 38 off 23, while Rahul sealed the chase with a six as DC won by six wickets with 13 balls to spare. Rahul was named Player of the Match. This innings ranks here not because of the size of the score, but because he held the chase together after Delhi’s early collapse and batted them all the way to victory.

Honourable mentions from KL Rahul’s IPL career

A few other Rahul innings deserve a mention, even though they didn’t make the top five.

His 112* off 65 against Gujarat Titans in 2025 was a brilliant century, but Delhi Capitals still lost the match by 10 wickets, which limits its overall impact. His 103* against Mumbai Indians later in 2022 was another superb hundred, but the 60-ball century at the Brabourne Stadium was quicker and came in Rahul’s 100th IPL match, so it took the spot on this list instead. And his 100* off 64 against Mumbai Indians in 2019 holds a special place as Rahul’s maiden IPL century, but Kings XI Punjab lost that match by three wickets, keeping it just outside the top five.

Conclusion

KL Rahul’s 152* against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 is ranked No. 1 because of its enormous record value, even though Delhi Capitals lost that match. But his best IPL innings aren’t only about hundreds — his 98* against CSK and 93* against RCB show his real value in chases, where he’s won matches without needing three figures. For more, check out AllCric’s KL Rahul IPL records page, our full IPL centuries list, and our Delhi Capitals player guide. AllCric will keep this ranking updated as new innings and verified match data come in.