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KL Rahul [Source: @IPLT20.com]
In a significant development, experienced Indian batter KL Rahul is all set to miss Delhi Capitals' upcoming IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants at ACA-VDCA cricket stadium in Visakhapatnam. The development was confirmed by Cricbuzz, citing that Rahul would miss the game due to personal reasons.
KL Rahul Set To Be Out Of DC's 1st IPL 2025 Match
Veteran Indian batter KL Rahul was purchased by Delhi Capitals at a whopping price of INR 14 Crores in the IPL 2025 mega auction. In 123 IPL innings, Rahul has slammed 4683 runs at an average of 45.47 and a strike rate of 134.61.
However, the swashbuckling right-handed batter won't participate in DC's IPL 2025 opener vs LSG as he is expecting his first child. Although he had joined the Capitals' camp, Rahul had to fly back to his home in Mumbai to be with his wife and family.
Who Could Replace KL Rahul In DC's Playing XI?
Delhi Capitals have several options, whom they can include in their playing XI as KL Rahul's replacement. Domestic giant Karun Nair seems one of the frontrunners to replace his former Karnataka colleague, while the franchise also can introduce youngsters like Sameer Rizvi to their lineup.
Meanwhile, talismanic Indian all-rounder Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025. He was recently appointed as the DC skipper for this season of the tournament.
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