Lucknow, April 22 -- KL Rahul established his proficiency as a prolific batter and surpassed stalwarts David Warner, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to become the fastest to reach 5000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rahul accomplished the feat during Delhi Capitals' eight-wicket triumph against his former franchise, Lucknow Super Giants, on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rahul played the anchor's role and ensured the Capitals cruised to victory with consummate ease.

He notched up 57* to break the backbone of Lucknow's defence of a modest 160-run target and became the fastest to 5000 IPL runs. He achieved the feat in 130 innings, bettering former Australian opener David Warner's 135. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting ma...