IPL 2025: 3 Reasons Why Delhi Capitals Should Buy KL Rahul In Mega Auction

Aashay Chopade

KL Rahul has a brilliant IPL record (Source:@ESPNcricinfo/X.com)KL Rahul has a brilliant IPL record (Source:@ESPNcricinfo/X.com)

The IPL 2025 mega auction is all set to take place on November 24 and 25 and there are plenty of big players up for grabs. One of the them is KL Rahul, who has been released by Lucknow Super Giants, and he is likely to be in high demand in the auction.

Many big teams are expected to go after the wicketkeeper batter and one of them could be Delhi Capitals. DC have released Rishabh Pant ahead of the mega auction, so they are likely to go after a big Indian player and here are the three reasons why they should buy KL Rahul.

Experienced Captaincy Option

KL Rahul is an experienced campaigner and has led Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He has also led India and with Delhi Capitals in need of a captain, he could be a great choice. An Indian captain has always been a preferable option for the franchise in the IPL and Rahul's experience as a leader could help DC create a stable environment.

Rahul's stature also makes him a well-respected cricketer among Indian as well as overseas stars. His performance also has amplified as a captain in the IPL and he has scored over 600 runs thrice as a captain So, Delhi Capitals would surely benefit by buying him in the upcoming mega auction.

A Reliable Consistent Batter

KL Rahul is one of the most consistent batters in the IPL. Apart from the 2023 season, where he played just nine matches, KL Rahul has scored more than 500 in all seasons since 2018. Overall, he has an average of 45.47 in 132 IPL matches and has scored four hundreds and 37 fifties. His strike-rate is also around 135 which is quite decent, contrary to the common perception, so buying KL Rahul could be a great deal for DC.

Also, every franchise needs a stable top order batter alongside a basher and KL can be that reliable option for DC at the top of the order.

Flexibility

KL Rahul is one of the few players who can bat anywhere in the batting order. In T20Is, he could be most effective at the top of the order, but he has the experience and ability to bat in the middle order which he has shown in Indian colours in ODIs which increases his utility as a batter.

In the middle order for India in ODIs, he has played many aggressive knocks and the man has the talent to hit the ball clean which he has shown both in the IPL and at the international level. He can play as a pure batter and can keep wickets as well, making him a flexible and all-round cricketer who can be beneficial for DC in varied situations.