'A KLass performance'

KL Rahul smashed an unbeaten 132 off 69 balls - the highest individual score in the IPL by an Indian - in the Kings XI Punjab's big 97-run win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Twitter was full of praise for the Kings XI captain.

Some solid shots there by @klrahul11 classy hundred

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) September 24, 2020

.@klrahul11 has led from the front.
Super innings! He has paced his innings nicely and timed the ball beautifully.#KXIvRCB #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/yOufAjYoAu

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 24, 2020

What a knock by @klrahul11 just sensational for @lionsdenkxip #ipl

— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) September 24, 2020

What an amazing knock by @klrahul11 .. Super super proud of you brother, Great innings

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) September 24, 2020

Kl Rahul WOW #IPL2020

— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) September 24, 2020

Klass Rahul #champion

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2020

The innings was backed up by a splendid bowling performance, with the Royal Challengers being dismissed for 109.

What a win! Total team effort, set up by a KLass performance from the skip. Few better sights in cricket than @klrahul11 in full flow. No total is safe in T20, so it was vital for bowlers to finish the job which they did with speed and guile. @lionsdenkxip #SaddaPunjab #ipl2020 pic.twitter.com/sogXm7hiJw

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 24, 2020

Great win for @klrahul11 rcb couldn't chase 132. Well done #bishnoi #shami #ashwin #cottrell @lionsdenkxip

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2020

Salute to @lionsdenkxipMarching On #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/djcDagS2Tb

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) September 24, 2020

So proud of the way the boys played tonight Happy to see the Orange Cap & the purple cap in the @lionsdenkxip Congrats @klrahul11 4 leading from the front & for the unbeaten 132. I'm leaving Dubai with the biggest smile on my face #Shammi #KXIPvsRCB #PzIpldiaries pic.twitter.com/7YeDEvKeOP

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) September 24, 2020

Will net run rate come back to hurt the Royal Challengers?

KL Rahul beat #RCB by 23 runs Big losses mean NRR taking a massive hit...might hurt you in the business end of the tournament. #KXIPvsRCB #IPL2020

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 24, 2020

With Rahul showcasing his best on Thursday night, no wonder opposition sides are worried.

Hey @klrahul11, brilliant innings (and celebration).

Think you deserve a rest next game.#KXIPvRCB | @lionsdenkxip

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 24, 2020