KL Rahul made his IPL debut in 2013. In his 11-year-long career, the Lucknow Super Giants skipper has played a total of 124 games while scoring 4367 runs in the IPL.
One of the most dependable batters in the Indian cricket team, KL Rahul celebrates his 32nd birthday today on April 18. Apart from his stellar performance in international cricket, Rahul has also done an impressive job in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as well. He has represented the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL in 2013 and 2016. He also served brief tenures in Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014-15 and Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) from 2018-21.
Later, the wicketkeeper batter joined the Lucknow Super Giants as the skipper of the franchise. Rahul made his IPL debut in 2013. In his 11-year-long career, Rahul has played a total of 124 games while scoring 4367 runs in the IPL.
KL Rahul’s Best Performances In The IPL
- 132 not out vs Royal Challengers BengaluruLightning had struck at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 24, 2020, when KL Rahul smashed his IPL-best score of 132 (not out) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) skipper remained unbeaten as he attained this impressive figure in a mere 69 balls. His stellar performance included 14 boundaries and seven sixes. Rahul’s knock spearheaded Punjab to a 97-run victory over RCB.
- 103 not out vs Mumbai IndiansKL Rahul was at his best against Mumbai Indians on April 16, 2022. Playing at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, the Karnataka-born batter guided Lucknow to an 18-run victory against the five-time IPL champions. The ace batter remained not out while adding 103 runs to his team’s tally facing just 60 balls. His innings included nine boundaries and five sixes.
- 103 not out vs Mumbai IndiansJust eight days later after his first century of IPL 2022, KL Rahul added his second ton of the season against Mumbai Indians. After losing his fellow opener Quinton de Kock, Rahul took up the responsibility to anchor his team’s innings. The ace Indian batter smashed an unbeaten 103 runs in 62 balls. His knock included 12 boundaries and four sixes. His heroics helped LSG reach 168/6, eventually, winning the game by 36 runs.
- 100 not out vs Mumbai IndiansKL Rahul’s first century against the Mumbai Indians came in 2019 when he put up an absolute show at the Wankhede Stadium. Representing Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Rahul scored 100 runs off 64 balls while remaining unbeaten against the then Rohit Sharma-led side. He hit six boundaries and as many sixes in the match to help Punjab reach a total of 197. Rahul’s knock, however, did not prove to be enough as Mumbai Indians secured a three-wicket victory in that fixture.
- 98 not out vs Chennai Super KingsRepresenting Punjab Kings, KL Rahul produced another memorable knock of 98 (not out) against the then MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on October 7, 2021. Chasing a 135-run target, Rahul smashed seven boundaries and eight sixes. He did so in 42 balls, spearheading his side to a dominant six-wicket victory.
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