For KL Rahul, achieving personal milestones takes a backseat over winning titles with his team. The wicket-keeper batter recently slammed the highest individual score by an Indian batter in the IPL when he slammed 152* against the Punjab Kings.

Rahul has been in fine form and scored a match-winning knock of 75 runs off just 40 balls against Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on Friday. The flamboyant batter has scored 433 runs in nine matches of IPL 2026 at an average of 54.13 and a strike rate of 185.83. Rahul is currently the Orange Cap holder in the tournament.

After scoring a majestic 152 against PBKS, Rahul went past MS Dhoni’s tally of runs in the IPL. However, Rahul wants to achieve the same number of titles as the former CSK skipper.

“I didn’t even realise I had gone past Mahi bhai. 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. 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 said on JioHotsar.

He also opened up about his record in his home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium against RCB.

“I’ve thought about whether there’s a switch I use against RCB, but I haven’t found an answer. Chinnaswamy is very special to me. I grew up there, and something just clicks when I play at that venue. So, a psychological switch happens when I go there. It’s not just against RCB. I’ve done well in international games there too. Some stadiums just give you a good vibe and make you feel you’ll do well,” he said.

“Being an opener makes my life easier. It’s a role I’ve always done, and it gives me a clear game plan. But batting in different positions has helped me grow and understand my game better,” he added.

Delhi Capitals will next take on Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Tuesday.