India is a country where you can build at least three International sides, who can compete at the global stage and IPL is the main reason for it. Indian Premier League is a platform, that gives many young talents a chance to groom and prove themselves at the national level. KL Rahul is one of those talented players in India, who learns a lot from the league.
Not only that IPL helps players in learning new things, developing new skills while batting, bowling and leading the team. KL is a special player who can bat in any position, whether at the start of the game or at the end as a finisher. He can also keep wickets whenever his team needs him. In the 2025 IPL season, KL Rahul will play for Delhi Capitals. Known for his stylish batting and calm leadership, he is expected to play an important role in helping Delhi Capitals this year.
Here, we will talk about KL Rahul’s role in his new team, why he is important for Delhi Capitals, and how fans can stay updated with the latest IPL news, player, stats, expert opinions, weather updates, pitch reports, odds, predictions and much more using the 96 mobile app and website.
KL Rahul’s Role in Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul gives many options to any team, as a player, Captain, Keeper, batter who can come at any position for team. His experience and consistency will be crucial for the Delhi Capital’s team in the 2025 season.
KL Rahul’s Stats in IPL
| Tournament | Teams | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| IPL | 4 teams | 123 | 4683 | 132* | 45.46 | 134.6 | 4 | 37 | 400 | 187 | 78 | 7 |
| IPL 2024 | LSG | 14 | 520 | 82 | 37.14 | 136.12 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| IPL 2023 | LSG | 9 | 274 | 74 | 34.25 | 113.22 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| IPL 2022 | LSG | 15 | 616 | 103* | 51.33 | 135.38 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| IPL 2021 | PBKS | 13 | 626 | 98* | 62.6 | 138.8 | 0 | 6 | 48 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| IPL 2020/21 | PBKS | 14 | 670 | 132* | 55.83 | 129.34 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| IPL 2019 | PBKS | 14 | 593 | 100* | 53.9 | 135.38 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| IPL 2018 | PBKS | 14 | 659 | 95* | 54.91 | 158.41 | 0 | 6 | 66 | 32 | 10 | 1 |
| IPL 2016 | RCB | 12 | 397 | 68* | 44.11 | 146.49 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| IPL 2015 | SRH | 8 | 142 | 44* | 28.4 | 112.69 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| IPL 2014 | SRH | 8 | 166 | 46 | 20.75 | 101.21 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| IPL 2013 | RCB | 2 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
KL Rahul’s IPL Journey So Far
KL Rahul has played and performed well for several teams –
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – Where he started his IPL career, and performed well for them, but in mega auction other teams bid for him and gone to the other team.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad – His second team, where he didn’t perform as expected.
- Punjab Kings – He was the captain of the franchise and took his team to the next level.
- Lucknow Super Giants – He joined this new team as captain and took them to the playoffs in the very first season.
In 2025, he faces a new challenge by joining Delhi Capitals, a team full of young and energetic players. Besides being a great batter, Rahul also brings the option of being a captain. He is one of the few players who has also captained India’s Test team.
Delhi Capitals Squad for 2025 IPL
With KL Rahul, Faf Du Plessis, Natrajan, Starc, and many new faces joining the team, Delhi Capitals have a strong squad for 2025. Some key players in the team are:
Batters list of Delhi Capitals 2025
| Player | Role | Batting Style |
| Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper Batter | Left hand Bat |
| Harry Brook | Batter | Right hand Bat |
| Faf du Plessis | Middle order Batter | Right hand Bat |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | Right hand Bat |
| Karun Nair | Top order Batter | Right hand Bat |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right hand Bat |
| Sameer Rizvi | Batter | Right hand Bat |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter | Right hand Bat |
Allrounders list of Delhi Capitals 2025
| Player | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
| Donovan Ferreira | Right hand Bat | Right arm Offbreak |
| Ajay Mandal | Left hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Manvanth Kumar | Left hand Bat | Right arm Fast medium |
| Axar Patel | Left hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Right hand Bat | — |
Bowlers list of Delhi Capitals 2025
| Player | Role | Bowling Style |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler | Right arm Fast |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | Left arm Wrist spin |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | Right arm Medium |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | Left arm Medium |
| Mohit Sharma | Bowler | Right arm Medium |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | Left arm Fast |
| Vipraj Nigam | Bowler | Legbreak |
| Madhav Tiwari | Bowler | Right arm Medium fast |
| Tripurana Vijay | Bowler | Right arm Offbreak |
KL Rahul’s Strengths as a Player
KL Rahul is very versatile cricketer and one of the most dependable batters in the IPL. His strengths include:
- Consistency: If you look at his batting, technically strong and can play at any pace depending upon the game situation. KL Rahul has scored 500+ runs consistently in several IPL seasons.
- Versatility: He can play both as an anchor and an aggressive hitter, depending on the situation.
- Leadership Skills: Rahul’s calm approach and smart decisions make him an excellent captain.
- Fitness: If you see his fitness physically and mentally, definitely he can be in a list of one of the fittest players in the IPL. Staying fit helps him in perform well in all matches.
Fans can follow Rahul and Delhi Capitals this season using the 96in app or website and stay updated on live scores, match schedules, team news, Expert opinions, Predictions, odds, and much more.
How to Follow KL Rahul’s 2025 IPL Season?
If you are a fan of KL Rahul or Delhi Capitals, you don’t want to miss any updates this season. The 96in app and website are great tools for cricket fans. Here’s what you can do with these apps:
- Check Live Scores: Follow every ball and run scored by KL Rahul and his team.
- View Match Schedules: Stay updated with Delhi Capitals’ fixtures.
- Read Team News: Get the latest updates on team lineups and strategies.
- Watch Highlights: Catch up on Rahul’s best innings if you miss the live match.
Download the 96in mobile app or website today to stay connected with all the IPL action!
What makes KL Rahul special for Delhi Capitals?
Delhi Capitals have been one of the most exciting teams in IPL. However, they are still chasing their first IPL trophy. With KL Rahul in their team as a player brings experience, talents, and leadership skills as well. Rahul’s ability to score runs consistently will strengthen the batting lineup. His experience as a captain, and leader, and his ability to adapt to the game situation quickly as seen in past seasons, will also help Delhi Capitals manage pressure in crucial games.
If you want to stay updated on Rahul’s journey and Delhi Capitals’ performance, don’t forget to use the 96in app, as it is the best way to follow all the IPL action this season.
