Kamal Ghorui
KL Rahul’s love affair with the Mumbai Indians (MI) is well documented, and the Delhi Capitals (DC) star now stands on the cusp of scripting history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul is just 24 runs away from becoming the first player to score 1,000 runs against a single franchise in IPL history, a remarkable testament to his dominance over MI.Top 5 with 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 ScoresRahul’s record against Mumbai Indians is nothing short of extraordinary. Across 20 innings, he has piled up 976 runs at an outstanding average of 69.71, striking at 135.55. His tally includes three centuries and six half-centuries, underlining both consistency and match-winning impact.What makes his record even more special is his dominance at the Wankhede Stadium, MI’s fortress. In six innings at the venue, Rahul averages a staggering 100, showcasing his ability to thrive under pressure in challenging conditions.Rahul vs MI – Key NumbersRuns: 976, Innings: 20, Average: 69.71, Strike Rate: 135.55, 100s/50s: 3 / 6, Highest Score: 103*
New Chapter with Delhi Capitals
Rahul’s journey took a new turn ahead of the 2025 IPL season when he was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore in the mega auction. The franchise showed faith in him by retaining him for the 2026 season, expecting him to anchor their batting lineup with experience and class. However, his start to IPL 2026 has been far from ideal. In DC’s opening match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1, Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck, raising early concerns about form.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their first home game. The big news is that Hardik Pandya misses the match due to illness, with Suryakumar Yadav set to lead in his absence. Here are the playing XIs 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
