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KL Rahul – Profile, Stats & Career Overview 🏏🔥
Kannur Lokesh Rahul, commonly known as KL Rahul, is one of India’s premier batsmen and wicketkeepers, known for his elegant stroke play and consistency across formats. He has been a key player for India and franchises in the IPL (Indian Premier League).
1. KL Rahul – Personal Information 📋
- Full Name: Kannur Lokesh Rahul
- Born: April 18, 1992 (Mangalore, Karnataka, India)
- Batting Style: Right-Handed Batsman
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium (rarely bowls)
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Teams Represented:
- India (International) 🇮🇳
- Lucknow Super Giants (IPL) 🏏 (Captain)
- Punjab Kings (Former IPL Team)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) & Sunrisers Hyderabad (Past Teams)
- Karnataka (Domestic Cricket)
2. International Career 🌍
Debut Matches:
- Test Debut: December 2014 vs Australia 🏏
- ODI Debut: June 2016 vs Zimbabwe 🏏
- T20I Debut: June 2016 vs Zimbabwe 🏏
Key International Records & Achievements:
✔ First Indian batsman to score a century on ODI debut (vs Zimbabwe, 2016).
✔ Fastest 50 in IPL history (14 balls) ⚡ – for Punjab Kings in 2018.
✔ One of the few Indian batsmen to score centuries in all three formats.
✔ Vice-Captain of the Indian Test & ODI team (2021-2022).
✔ Part of India’s squad for the 2019 & 2023 ODI World Cups.
3. IPL Career & Performance 🏆
- Current Team: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Previous Teams: RCB, SRH, Punjab Kings
- Role: Captain & Key Batsman
- Best Season: 2020 IPL – 670 runs, Orange Cap winner
- Playing Style: Elegant stroke player, great at anchoring innings & finishing games.
IPL Stats (as of latest season)
- Matches Played: 100+
- Runs Scored: 4000+
- Batting Average: 40+
- Strike Rate: ~135+
- Centuries: 4+
4. Playing Style & Strengths 💪
✔ Technically Sound Batter – Can adapt to any format.
✔ Classy Cover Drives & Pull Shots – One of the best in modern cricket.
✔ Versatile Player – Can open the innings or bat in the middle order.
✔ Reliable Wicketkeeper – Provides flexibility in team combinations.
5. Latest News & Updates 📰
- Injury Comebacks: Faced injury setbacks but made strong comebacks.
- 2024 IPL Season: Leading Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as captain.
- Future Prospects: Key player for India in T20 World Cup & 2025 Champions Trophy.
6. Where to Follow KL Rahul?
- Instagram & Twitter: @klrahul
- Live Matches: Watch him in action on Hotstar, JioCinema (IPL), and Star Sports.
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