KL Rahul makes history in Delhi (ANI Photo) KL Rahul’s love affair with Mumbai Indians (MI) is well documented and the Delhi Capitals (DC) star now stands on top of script history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul is just 24 runs away from becoming the first player to reach 1000 runs against a single franchise in IPL history, a remarkable testament to his dominance over MI.Top 5 players with most runs against Mumbai IndiansVirat Kohli – 980 runsKL Rahul – 976 runsShikhar Dhawan – 901 runsAjinkya Rahane – 888 runsSuresh Raina – 850 runsA rivalry defined by consistency and big resultsRahul’s record against Mumbai Indians is nothing special. He has amassed 976 runs in 20 innings at an excellent average of 69.71 which is 135.55. His record includes three centuries and six half-centuries, underlining both his consistency and match-winning impact.What makes his record even more special is his dominance at Wankhede Stadium, MI’s stronghold. In six innings at the venue, Rahul averages a staggering 100, showcasing his ability to thrive under pressure in demanding conditions.
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Stephen Fleming on CSK’s overhaul, pressure player rule and impact on bowling Rahul vs MI – Key NumbersRuns: 976, Innings: 20, Avg: 69.71, Hit Rate: 135.55, 100s/50s: 3/6, Highest Score: 103*
A new chapter with Delhi Capitals
Rahul’s journey took a new turn ahead of the IPL 2025 season when he was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore in a mega auction. The franchise showed faith in him by retaining him for the 2026 season, expecting him to anchor their batting line-up with experience and class. However, his start to IPL 2026 was far from ideal. In DC’s opening match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1, Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck, raising the first form concerns.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field first against Mumbai Indians in their first home match. The big news is that Hardik Pandya will miss the match due to illness, with Suryakumar Yadav expected to lead in his absence. Here are the playing elevens of both teams.Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumarMumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.
