KL Rahul has once again proven why he's one of the most consistent batters in IPL history. During Delhi Capitals' match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, Rahul etched his name in the record books with a historic achievement.

Despite being dismissed for just 23 off the final ball of the fifth over—caught by Cameron Green off Kartik Tyagi's slower delivery—Rahul became the first player ever to surpass 1,000 runs for three different IPL franchises. His career tally now stands at 2,548 runs for Punjab Kings, 1,410 runs for Lucknow Super Giants, and 1,002 runs for Delhi Capitals. This remarkable feat highlights his adaptability and class across various teams and batting positions.

But that's not all. Rahul also set a new franchise record for Delhi Capitals, becoming the fastest batter to reach 1,000 runs for the team—achieving the milestone in just 23 innings. He comfortably beat the previous record held jointly by JP Duminy and Rishabh Pant, who both took 35 innings to reach the mark.

The match itself saw KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane win the toss and elect to bowl first. Kolkata stuck with their winning combination, while Delhi made two changes, bringing in Mukesh Kumar and Vipraj Nigam for T Natarajan and Karun Nair.

With Rahul's latest milestone, fans are reminded of his enduring quality in the world's biggest T20 league—a player who continues to deliver, no matter which jersey he wears.