Ajinkya Rahane has etched his name in the history books by becoming the 11th cricketer to play 200 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This milestone was achieved during the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.Rahane made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2008 and has been one of the most consistent performers in the league over the years. Prior to this landmark match, the veteran batsman had played 199 IPL matches, scoring 5,099 runs at an average of around 30, including 2 centuries and 34 fifties.Ajinkya Rahane started his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians and represented them in the first two editions (2008 and 2009). He then moved to Rajasthan Royals where he spent a long time from 2011 to 2015 and returned again in the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Rahane had joined the rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 and 2017 before joining Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2020 via a trade deal, where he played until 2021. Later, he played for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Rahane was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 IPL mega auction and was renewed again in the 2025 mega auction. He has been an important part of KKR since 2025 and currently leads the team as captain.Elite company in IPL historyWith this achievement, Rahane joins the elite group of players in the history of IPL who have crossed the 200-match mark. Only 10 players have played more games than him, with MS Dhoni leading the way, followed by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran AshwinShikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappaand Ambati Rayudu.Rahane’s longevity and adaptability across teams and roles underline his importance in the league, as he evolved from a classic top-order batsman to a reliable captain for Kolkata.
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