KL Rahul creates history by becoming the first cricketer ever to score centuries for three different franchises in the IPL

KL Rahul slammed a stunning century for Delhi Capitals during the IPL encounter against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, 18 May.

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It was Rahul's 5th IPL century and he remained unbeaten on 112 off just 65 deliveries with 14 fours and 4 sixes.

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Rahul became the second Indian batter ever to score 5 or more IPL centuries. The only Indian batter to achieve this feat was Virat Kohli who has scored 8 IPL centuries till now.

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Overall it was the 7th T20 hundred for Rahul.

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He also became the first cricketer ever to score centuries for three different franchises in the IPL.

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Actor Suniel Shetty and his daughter Athiya Shetty showered love on KL Rahul.

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