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KL Rahul
KL Rahul
Nationality
indIndia
Cricket
KL Rahul
Current Team
DC

KL Rahul: Player Profile & 2025-26 Career Peak

The Champions Trophy 2025 Hero

KL Rahul was instrumental in India clinching the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. Operating at No. 6, he finished the tournament with a staggering average of 140.00—the highest in the competition—remaining unbeaten in three out of four successful chases. His calm, unbeaten 34* in the final against New Zealand helped India secure back-to-back ICC titles, cementing his reputation as a big-match player.

Recent Form: The Rajkot Masterclass

Just days ago, on January 14, 2026, Rahul smashed a magnificent unbeaten 112 off 92 balls against New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot. This century made him the first Indian wicketkeeper to score an ODI hundred against the Black Caps. His ability to anchor the innings under pressure while batting at No. 5 has made him the undisputed choice for the middle-order role heading into the 2026 T20 World Cup.

IPL 2026: The Capital’s Leading Man

Following a blockbuster move to Delhi Capitals for ₹14 Crore in 2025, Rahul justified the price tag by becoming the franchise’s highest run-scorer with 539 runs. Despite rumors of a captaincy move to KKR in late 2025, Rahul has been retained by Delhi Capitals for the 2026 season. He is expected to lead the batting charge alongside Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel.

KL Rahul: Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.

IPL Batting & Fielding Records

Year Team Matches NO Runs HS Avg Strike Rate 100s 50s CT/ST
2025 DC 13 3 539 112* 53.90 149.72 1 3 13/0
2024 LSG 14 0 520 82 37.14 136.13 0 4 15/2
2022 LSG 15 3 616 103* 51.33 135.38 2 4 9/0
2020 PBKS 14 2 670 132* 55.83 129.34 1 5 10/0
Career Total 145 23 5222 132* 46.21 136.03 5 40 84/7

Recent ODI Form (Jan 2026 vs New Zealand)

  • 2nd ODI (Rajkot): 112* (92 balls) — 8th ODI Century

  • 1st ODI (Vadodara): 29 (21 balls)

  • Series Total: 141 runs at an average of 141.00.