KL Rahul Surpasses MS Dhoni’s Record by Scoring 25th IPL Fifty as Wicketkeeper in IPL 2024

In a thrilling match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow, LSG skipper KL Rahul showcased his brilliance with a stunning 82-run knock that led his team to a commanding 8-wicket victory over the defending champions.

Rahul’s exceptional performance not only secured the win for LSG but also helped him surpass CSK’s wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni in the list of most 50-plus scores for a designated wicketkeeper in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This remarkable innings marked Rahul’s 25th half-century in his IPL career, placing him at the top of the list.

The match also saw Quinton de Kock playing a crucial role for LSG as he contributed with a fifty of his own, supporting his skipper in the chase against CSK.

With this win, LSG continues to make a strong statement in the ongoing season of the IPL, showcasing their dominance on the field. The team’s decision to field first paid off as they restricted CSK to 177 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja top-scoring for the visitors.

The partnership between Rahul and de Kock, which yielded 134 runs, set the tone for LSG’s successful chase as they comfortably reached the target set by CSK.

Overall, it was a memorable match for LSG and their fans as they outplayed the defending champions, thanks to Rahul’s exceptional innings and the team’s strong performance.