KL Rahul IPL

Akshita Patel

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KL Rahul is one of the most highly rated technically sound batters in Indian cricket. A mainstay in the Indian cricket team, Rahul’s versatility and ability to perform under pressure make him a valuable asset for any team. 

Making his debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2013, Rahul has left a meaningful impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well.

KL Rahul IPL career

In his more than a decade-long career in the cash-rich tournament, Rahul has featured for many teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 and 2015, returning to RCB in 2016. Then he moved to the Punjab Kings in 2018 and took on the mantle of captain in 2020, winning the Orange Cap in the same year.

Later, the top-order batter was signed by the newly formed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 17 crores in 2022. He was appointed as the captain of the team and continued his stellar form. 

KL was released in the 2025 IPL mega auction, where Delhi Capitals secured his services for INR 14 crore. 

Kl Rahul's IPL team​

KL Rahul was roped in by Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2025 season. He spent three years at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) but surprisingly entered the IPL 2025 season mega auction. 

Given his experience in leadership and as a successful top-order batter, Rahul attracted many bidders, including KKR and RCB. But Delhi outbid every other team and signed Rahul for an eye-watering salary of INR 14 crores.

KL Rahul's IPL Price

Over the years, KL Rahul has cemented his name as one of the most trustworthy batters in situations in the game. Be it anchoring the innings with sensible batting or charging the bowlers to set up a high total, Rahul can do it all. 

This attribute of the right-handed batter makes him a high-value player, with teams spending millions on him. Ahead of the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals acquired the batter for INR 14 Crore.

IPL Season
IPL team
Salary
2013Royal Challengers Bangalore INR 10 Lakh
2014-15Sunrisers Hyderabad INR 1 Crore
2016-17Royal Challengers Bangalore
INR 1 Crore
2018-21Punjab Kings INR 11 Crore
2022-24Lucknow Super KingsINR 17 Crore
2025Delhi Capitals INR 14 Crore

KL Rahul IPL stats​

Category
Stats
Innings:136
Not Outs:23
Aggregate:5222
Highest Score:132*
Average:46.21
Median:29
30s:22
50s:40
100s:5

KL Rahul's IPL Records

KL Rahul, in his IPL career, has acquired many remarkable milestones, including winning the orange cap in the 2020 edition. Apart from that, his 132* against RCB is the second-best score by a wicketkeeper in the tournament's history. With a strike rate of 46.21, Rahul also has the second-highest strike rate (5+ matches) in all seasons. 

FAQs: KL Rahul IPL

Q.1 How many runs did KL Rahul score in the IPL?

Ans. As of 2025, KL Rahul has played 145 matches in the IPL and scored a total of 5222 runs. 

Q.2. Which team is KL Rahul the captain of?

Ans. Wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul in IPL 2024 was the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants. However, ahead of the IPL 2025, Rahul was released by the LSG and acquired by the Delhi Capitals for INR 14 Crores. 

Q.3. What is KL Rahul best known for?

Ans. KL Rahul is known as a dynamic batter who can bat in any role and at any position. Over the years, Rahul has earned a reputation as someone who stands for his team in times of crisis. 

Q.4. How many runs did KL Rahul run in the 2025 IPL?

Ans. With a century to his name, KL Rahul ended the stellar IPL 2025 season with 539 runs at an average of 53.90.