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Why Is KL Rahul Not Opening For Delhi Capitals vs SRH?

Abhinav Tyagi

KL Rahul - (Source : @DCToli/X.com)KL Rahul - (Source : @DCToli/X.com)

On Sunday, March 30, Delhi Capitals locked horns against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the ACA-VDCA Stadium. The visitors, batting first, tumbled for 163 runs on the board. In reply, Delhi Capitals got off to a great start as they stitched an unbeaten 50-run stand for the first wicket. 

Meanwhile, the fans were perplexed as to why didn't KL Rahul come to bat despite boasting great stats at the top. Notably, KL has played most of his IPL career and now being demoted in the batting order has got the fans questioning. 

Why Has KL Rahul Been Demoted In The Batting Order?

Meanwhile, this article will shed light on why did DC decide to demote KL Rahul in the batting order. 

It is worth noting that the Capitals are looking to utilise KL as an anchor player. They have gone ahead with Jake Fraser-Mcgurk and Faf du Plessis to open the innings as the two stars are explosive and can put big runs on the board at the top with a great strike-rate.

Further, the Capitals are looking to tap Rahul's versatility. Since KL has the ability to bat at a faster rate, he can chip in by adding runs and be a crucial factor when the openers get off to a positive start.

However, KL can shift gears and change his role according to the situation. In case of an early collapse, Rahul can play the anchor role and bat as per the situation and demand of the game. Thus, the India star has been slated to bat in the middle-order.