Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul on Wednesday smashed Virat Kohli's record during the Indian Premier League clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The right-handed batsman became the fastest Indian to reach the 5000-run mark in T20 cricket during the match, breaking the record which was previously held by India captain Kohli. While Kohli had reached the mark in 167 innings, Rahul reached in his 143rd innings. Rahul needed just one run in the match, and he got off the mark on the very first ball bowled in the match by off-spinner Abhishek Sharma after Punjab Kings elected to bowl in the match. Meanwhile, Opting to bat, Punjab Kings were bundled out for a below-par 120 by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL game here on Wednesday.

Source: Hindustan Times April 21, 2021 12:00 UTC