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The pregnancy of KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty was announced in November 2024. A fierce bidding war was witnessed between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) before Delhi Capitals (DC) stepped in and secured Rahul as an opener, captain, and wicketkeeper-batter for a substantial amount of INR 14 crore.
KL Rahul will enter into IPL 2024 with strong form, following his vital role in India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. During the tournament, he was given the responsibility to do batting at number six, as the team promoted the captain Axar Patel to number five to provide extra depth to the team.
Rahul anchored the innings in a crucial moment, scoring off 33 balls in the final against New Zealand. He finished the tournament with 140 runs in five matches, boasting an average of 140.00 and a strike rate of 97.90, with a top score of 42.**
A consistent performer, KL Rahul is the 12th-highest run-scorer in the history of the League, racking up 4,683 runs at an impressive average of 45.46 and a strike rate of 134.60. With four centuries and 37 fifties to his name, including a best of 132, he has represented RCB, PBKS, and LSG but is yet to secure an IPL title.
KL Rahul’s return to the Delhi Capitals squad is expected ahead of their second game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30. His inclusion is a major talking point, with fans and analysts alike recognizing his importance in shaping the team’s fortunes this season.
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