KL Rahul has never been one to chase personal glory, and after overtaking MS Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list, the Delhi Capitals star made it clear where his true ambitions lie.
"I didn't even realise I had gone past Mahi bhai on the IPL's all-time run-scorers list," Rahul admitted during a candid chat on JioStar's 'Superstars'. "Honestly, the milestone I would love to match with MS Dhoni is his five IPL trophies that he's won with CSK."
The statement perfectly captures Rahul's mindset as the 2026 season unfolds. While individual numbers are rewarding, he's focused on something far bigger: team success.
"When you have a long career, personal achievements do feel special. They tell you that your hard work and sacrifices have paid off," Rahul explained. "But at the end of the day, cricket is a team sport. You want to win trophies. You want to be part of successful sides. That has always been my goal."
Rahul's milestone came after he surpassed Dhoni's tally of 5,528 runs, now sitting fifth on the all-time list with 5,579 runs from 152 matches. His career numbers are impressive—averaging 46.88 with a strike rate of 138.37, including six centuries and 42 fifties.
But this season has been something special. Rahul is in breathtaking form, scoring 433 runs in nine matches at an average of 54.13 and an astonishing strike rate of 185.84. He's already made history by becoming just the third cricketer to register a 150-plus score in IPL, setting the highest individual score by an Indian in the process. His century for Delhi Capitals was the fastest in franchise history.
Yet, for Rahul, records are just numbers on a page. "Every season, I give my best to win the IPL, no matter which team I play for. That matters the most to me," he said. "Personal milestones are good. They reassure me that I am on the right track. But what would truly make me happy is winning as many trophies as MS Dhoni."
It's a refreshing perspective from a player who's been in the league since 2013. While fans debate stats and rankings, Rahul's eyes remain fixed on the prize that matters most: lifting that trophy, just like his idol has done five times over.