IPL 2018: Top 5 batting performances from first week

#3 KL Rahul: 51 off 16 balls against Delhi Daredevils

Rahul played a sensational knock in his debut innings for Kings XI Punjab

Rahul showed his worth by scoring the fastest 50 in IPL history. Bought by Kings XI Punjab at the auction for a hefty price of 11 crores, the Karnataka batsman played some delightful shots against the Delhi Daredevils.

Rahul went after the spinners as well as the pacers and reached his 50 in 14 balls. The dashing batsman played proper cricketing shots and looked in complete control.

He eventually got out for 51, but by then the damage had already been done. The Kings chased down the target of 167 without breaking sweat, registering their first win in IPL 2018.