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IPL 2025, DC vs LSG: Will KL Rahul play for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants?

IPL 2025, DC vs LSG: Will KL Rahul play for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants?

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 24, 2025, 12:11 IST

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KL Rahul's participation in the Delhi Capitals' IPL opener against Lucknow Super Giants remains uncertain, as he's joined the team amidst awaiting the birth of his first child. DC skipper Axar Patel mentioned no confirmation on Rahul's availability. Rahul, who played a crucial role in India's ICC Champions Trophy win, joined DC for Rs 14 crore after leaving LSG.

IPL 2025, DC vs LSG: Will KL Rahul play for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants?

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel and KL Rahul. (Image: Instagram)

The availability of KL Rahul for Delhi Capitals' opening IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants remains uncertain as he joins the team in Visakhapatnam.
The match, scheduled for Monday in Visakhapatnam, will feature two of India's prominent players - DC's KL Rahul and LSG captain Rishabh Pant, who recently became the most expensive IPL player at Rs 27 crore, facing their former teams.
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"Obviously, he joined the team. We do not know yet [if he will play]. Right now we do not know if he is available or not," said DC skipper Axar Patel during a press conference.

KL Rahul and his wife, actress Athiya Shetty, are expecting their first child, having announced the pregnancy in November 2024.

After leading Lucknow Super Giants for three seasons, Rahul entered the mega auction last year. Delhi Capitals secured his services for Rs 14 crore following intense bidding between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Rahul enters IPL 2024 with strong momentum after contributing significantly to India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory. He adapted to the number six position, allowing Axar Patel to bat at five during the tournament.
In the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Rahul scored an unbeaten 34 off 33 balls in a crucial situation. He accumulated 140 runs in five matches at an average of 140.00 and a strike rate of 97.90, with his highest score being 42.

Rahul stands as the 12th-highest run-scorer in IPL history with 4,683 runs at an average of 45.46 and a strike rate of 134.60 across 132 matches and 123 innings. His record includes four centuries and 37 fifties, with a highest score of 132-.
Having represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul is yet to secure an IPL trophy in his career.

Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, and IPL live scores for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Find out how to watch IPL 2025 in Canada and the USA.

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