KL Rahul’s Best IPL Performances: Celebrating the All-Format Batter on his Birthday KL Rahul is one of India's top all-format batters and is known for his ability to stabilize the team's batting in tough situations. As he turns 33, let's take a look at some of his explosive and memorable knocks in the IPL, including his unbeaten 132 for Punjab Kings and a powerful 103 against Mumbai Indians while playing for Lucknow Super Giants. Currently competing for Delhi Capitals, Rahul continues to impress and remain a key player in the IPL.
KL Rahul's spectacular knock of 93* off 53 balls led Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, helping them maintain an unbeaten streak in the ongoing IPL. Rahul's familiarity with the M Chinnaswamy Ground in Bengaluru was evident as he displayed his aggressive side and thumped his chest after hitting the winning six. With the victory, Delhi Capitals claimed their fourth win on the trot. Despite a strong start from RCB's Phil Salt (37 off 17 balls), DC restricted them to 163/7 in 20 overs.
After a thrilling final-ball win in their previous match, Delhi Capitals are ready to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of IPL 2025. Fans can expect a tense competition as both teams are looking for a crucial win. With the return of KL Rahul, who missed the last match due to the birth of his child, Delhi Capitals will have a strong batting order while SRH will rely on former DC player Abhishek Sharma to deliver. Despite SRH's recent loss, they will be determined to redeem themselves and give a tough fight to Delhi.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has predicted that Indian batsman KL Rahul will win the Orange Cap and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the IPL 2025. Sehwag believes that Rahul, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for a whopping Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, has the potential to be the top run scorer. He also backed spinner Varun Chakaravarthy to be the top wicket-taker, and predicted that Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants will qualify for the playoffs, with LSG eventually winning the IPL title.
In a surprising announcement, the Delhi Capitals have named veteran cricketer Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025. The decision was made after a tough battle for the captaincy between Patel and KL Rahul. With this, Patel becomes the 14th captain for the Capitals and has big shoes to fill after Rishabh Pant led the team in the previous season. With his impressive track record in the IPL, Patel is set to lead the team to success.
Sources have revealed that Delhi Capitals franchise is highly likely to appoint Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025, with KL Rahul choosing to play as a player only. While Axar has been with the team since 2019 and was retained for a whopping Rs 18 crore, Rahul was also a leadership contender after being roped in for Rs 14 crore at the mega auction last year. However, with the side still in search of their first-ever title, this will be a major test of Patel's leadership skills.
Despite their differences, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's distinct styles proved to be crucial in India's triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy. In the final, Shreyas took risks while Rahul opted for a safe approach, but both players performed their roles perfectly. Shreyas overcame a past setback where he nearly gave up cricket, while Rahul dealt with the fallout from a controversial TV show appearance. Together, they make a formidable duo for the Indian team.
In the midst of all the hype surrounding Varun Chakravarthy's five-wicket-haul in India's match against New Zealand, Axar Patel's crucial contribution with both the ball and the bat went unnoticed. After being labeled as the 'poor man's Jadeja' for most of his career, Axar made a conscious effort to improve his batting skills in 2022. This transformation was on full display in his unbeaten 64 against the West Indies, giving him the much-needed confidence to finish games. Promoting him to No. 5 ahead of the reliable KL Rahul was a bold move by the team management, but it ultimately paid off as Axar proved to be a dependable finisher for the team.
In a high stakes cricket match between India and New Zealand, Indian captain Virat Kohli showed off his extraordinary fielding skills with a rocket throw that saw New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner run out just short of the crease. Santner, who was playing a supporting role to Michael Bracewell's impressive half-century, was unable to cover the distance as Kohli's throw found KL Rahul at the perfect position, securing India an important wicket. This pivotal moment in the match has set the stage for an exciting finish as New Zealand pushes to win the game.
Shubman Gill, India's vice-captain, has praised the current Indian batting line-up with the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He believes that it is the best set-up he has been a part of. The team's consistent batting performance since 2022 has helped them reach the finals of consecutive ICC tournaments - the 2023 World Cup and the ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy. Along with the experienced batsmen, the team also has quality young players like KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Shreyas Iyer, creating a strong batting depth. Gill has also taken on the responsibility of mentoring and motivating younger players in the team. As they gear up for the final against New Zealand, Gill talks about the upcoming game and the discussions on the pitch. Fans can stay updated on the Champions Trophy and track their favorite team's performance with the latest Points Table, Most Runs, and Most Wickets leaderboards.