New Delhi, May 18 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) batter KL Rahul joined an elite company, reaching his 50th fifty-plus score of his Indian Premier League (IPL) and registering his eighth 500-run season in his career so far.

A vigilant half-century by KL and his 105-run stand with Abhisek Porel played a crucial role in keeping DC's playoff hopes alive as they secured their sixth win of the season by five wickets against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. After a horrific run of five losses at home, DC ended their home run with a win they would cherish.

KL scored a fine 56 in 42 balls, with a four and three sixes at a strike rate of over 133. So far this season, KL has been fourth-highest run-getter and the top run-getter fo...