It is to be noted that in the ten matches KL has played for DC, he has batted at number three on two occasions, whereas he has opened only once.
K Srikkanth also advised the team management to go with either KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant for Test captaincy if Jasprit Bumrah remains unfit or unavailable.
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KL Rahul’s best innings of the season so far has been against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where he scored a match-winning knock of 93* (53).
Aaron wants DC to promote KL Rahul in the batting unit and utilise the 33-year-old as an opener.
KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty became parents of a baby girl in March 2025.
KL Rahul is averaging 53.00 in the IPL 2025 season with DC. He has already scored three fifties in the current season.
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While speaking at an event, Kevin Peitersen with KL Rahul on his side said that the relationship between both of them is improving day by day and they will eventually end up becoming friends by the end of the tournament.
In a viral clip posted through DC’s X handle, Kohli was seen in a lively mood with his Team India teammate.
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Amit Mishra shattered all the negative regarding the franchise owners and said that they never raised their voice against any player in the dressing room.
In his eight matches for DC in the IPL 2025, KL Rahul has ended up scoring 364 runs at an average of 60.33 and a strike-rate of 146.18, including three half-centuries.
The celebration was not an aggressive one but a rather light moment of laughter shared between the two stalwarts of Indian cricket as Kohli was seen hugging KL Rahul immediately.
In the eighth over of the second innings, Kohli and Rahul were seen debating with each other over something.
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Noting Rahul’s current form, Team India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara has praised him for leaving his past with LSG behind and starting this year’s campaign for DC confidently.
It was looking like Sanjiv Goenka wanted to have some chat with KL Rahul but the wicketkeeper batter didn’t stop to have a conversation and went forward after a cold hand shake.
The main highlights of the match was KL Rahul’s match-winning fifty against his ex-team in front of their home crowd.
KL Rahul has been in red-hot form this season, hoarding 238 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 154.54.
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One of KL Rahul’s standout innings this season was an unbeaten 93 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he expertly guided his team through a tricky chase.
Speaking after his match-winning knock of 53-ball 93* KL Rahul shared his opinions on this knock.
Following the crushing defeat, Patidar appeared in a post-match conference and said his batters didn’t bat well.
Chasing 164 runs, Delhi saw themselves in trouble after losing their top-order batters at a score of 30 in 4.3 overs.
After a 77-run knock in the last game against Chennai Super Kings, Rahul went on to play another match-winning knock and guided DC to a convincing win despite losing early wickets while chasing 164 runs.
KL Rahul took the innings further and went on to complete his half-century in 37 balls
In DC’s 25-run win, Rahul chipped in with his 77 off 51 and became the recipient of the player of the match (POTM) award.
In DC’s triumph against CSK in Chennai, Rahul got the player of the match (POTM) award, for his brilliant knock of 77 off 51.
KL Rahul’s innings of 77 runs was laced with six fours and three sixes.
Ahead of the match, DC took to X and posted a clip of a chat between their veteran batter Rahul and CSK’s spinner Ashwin.
The DC are set to host SRH at their second home at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, March 30 at 3:30 pm.
KL Rahul’s wife Athiya Shetty, who is a Bollywood actress, gave birth to their daughter on Monday, March 24.
The star Indian wicketkeeper-batter was roped in by the Delhi-based franchise for INR 14 Crore in the mega auction in November last year.
KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty were blessed with a baby girl last night. The couple shared the news on social media in middle of the DC vs LSG clash.
In the final hour of the IPL 2025 match, Delhi Capitals confirmed that KL Rahul is unavailable for selection for match against LSG.
KL Rahul is expecting his first child with wife and Bollywood actor Athiya Shetty.
Delhi Capitals (DC) are scheduled to open their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at their second home.
DC earlier faced a jolt a couple of weeks ahead of IPL 2025, with England stalwart Harry Brook pulling out of the tournament for two consecutive seasons.
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KL Rahul has been batting in the middle-order in the ODI format for India from the last few years and has also good records while batting down the order.
KL Rahul also spoke of his favourable batting position while highlighting that in a team sport like cricket, one does not always get what they desire.
KL Rahul played a crucial role in India’s recent Champions Trophy 2025 win.
Both Starc and Rahul will be seen donning Delhi Capitals (DC) colours in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Not only this, KL Rahul went to receive the white-jackets with batting pads on. Looking at Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant couldn’t control their laughters and shared a moment of joy.
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KL Rahul was roped in by DC for a sum of INR 14 Crore after being released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
KL Rahul was released from LSG and was signed by Delhi capitals for INR 14 Crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
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Speaking of KL Rahul’s innings, the wicketkeeper-batter went onto breach the 3000-run mark in ODIs.
KL Rahul who was standing at the non-striker end showed his disappointment and was seen saying “mai maar raha tha na” to Kohli after his dismissal.
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KL Rahul, the Indian wicket-keeper batter, admitted to having competition with compatriot Rishabh Pant for a place in the playing XI for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
KL Rahul’s keeping efforts against Bangladesh in Dubai got him the fielder of the match award in India’s Champions Trophy 2025 opener.
The Men in Blue will have a tough challenge as they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the next Group A clash, scheduled on Sunday, February 23.
It is to be noted that Gambhir’s fondness with left-right combination also led the side pick Yashasvi Jaiswal for the opening ODI at the cost of Shreyas Iyer.
Across the three ODIs against England, KL Rahul amassed 52 runs.
It is to be noted that KL Rahul has been preferred over Rishabh Pant to keep the wickets in the ODI series against England, but hasn’t offered an ideal position to come out to bat at.
While KL Rahul failed to make a mark, he will look to come out good in the second ODI, scheduled to be played on Sunday, February 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
While Rishabh Pant was recovering from the car-crash that happened in late 2022, KL Rahul became the primary keeper-batter in ODIs.
Rishabh Pant hasn’t been included in Delhi’s squad to take on Railways in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 clash, while Virat Kohli has been officially named after confirming his availability as well.
In another move, it is being reported that star Indian batter Virat Kohli has also pulled out his name from Delhi’s probables for the sixth round of Ranji Trophy 2024-25 due to some niggle.
As per the latest development, the BCCI seems to have changed their plans over KL Rahul, as they have rejected his break and have asked him to be available for the three-match ODI series against England, set to be played from February 6 onwards.
KL Rahul scored 276 runs in 10 innings at an average of 30.66 with two fifties in the BGT 2024-25.
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Rohit Sharma has had a horror series with the bat so far, making just 22 runs in four innings at an average of 5.50.
KL Rahul got hit on his finger during net session ahead of Boxing Day Test, sparking injury concerns among fans and pundits alike.
KL Rahul made a surprising revelation after the side avoided follow-on in the third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja put up a partnership of 67 runs as India recovered from early breakthroughs.
After Travis Head and Steve Smith shone on day two with respective centuries, wicketkeeper Alex Carey did the remaining job on day three as Australia were bowled out for 445 runs in the first innings.
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Sanjiv Goenka cleared some air regarding his fallout with KL Rahul as he appeared on The Ranveer Show.
At the end KL Rahul departed having scored 37 runs off 64 off Mitchell Starc’s delivery with Nathan McSweeney completing a catch.
In absence of Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, KL Rahul was promoted as an opener along with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
KL Rahul came up with a quirky reply on being asked about his batting position ahead of the second BGT Test.
KL Rahul, who opened in the first Test against Australia in Perth in absence of skipper Rohit Sharma, had a decent run in the middle, registering scores of 26 and 77 in the two innings respectively.
Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul excelled while facing the new ball in the Perth Test against Australia, scoring 77 off 176 balls in the second innings in absence of Rohit Sharma.
Chesteshwar Pujara shared his opinion on India’s potential batting line-up, and backed KL Rahul to bat in the top order.
Delhi Capitals acquired the services of KL Rahul for INR 14 Crore.
KL Rahul also played a crucial knock of 77 off 176 deliveries, before falling off Mitchell Starc’s delivery early on Day 3.
KL Rahul has captained Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings for multiple seasons each in the IPL.
KL Rahul, who is one of the sought after Indian players in the mega auction, has been signed by DC for INR 14 Cr.
At Stumps on Day 2, India have taken a lead of 218 runs with Jaiswal (90 off 193) and KL Rahul (62 off 153) in the middle.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul went past their fifties in Indian second innings, to put them in a strong position on day two of the first BGT Test against Australia.
India have a lead of 218 runs with all their 10 second wickets in hand, including Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, in the first BGT Test against Australia.
RCB has retained three players with Virat Kohli being their top retention, bagging INR 21 Crore, which is also the joint highest with Nicholas Pooran and after Heinrich Klaasen (INR 23 Crore).
If reports are to be believed, Sai Sudharsan could also be asked to stay back, however a clarity is still awaited.
Two of India’s big names in batting during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series will be Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul.
KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during team India’s intra-squad practice match at the WACA in Perth.
Indian wicket-keeper batsman, KL Rahul opened up on the impact of legendary batter Rahul Dravid on his career.
It is to be noted that KL Rahul was released by LSG ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The star Indian batter will be hoping to come out good in the highly competitive BGT 2024-25 after having a dismal outing in the New Zealand Test series.
The first Test of the five-match series will commence on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Gambhir during the press conference confirmed that the back-up plans are ready if Rohit Sharma fails to feature in the first Test against Australia in Perth.
KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty got married on January 23, 2023, at the actress’ father Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala, Maharashtra.
At stumps on day two, India A lead by 11 runs with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel (19 off 47) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (9 off 19) in the middle.
KL Rahul has set his base price at INR 2 Crore for the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
The Men’s Selection Committee have added KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to the India A squad for the second first-class game against Australia A.