KL Rahul

Kannur Lokesh Rahul is an Indian international cricketer and wicket-keeper batter known for his elegant batting technique and versatility across formats. A right-handed top-order batter, Rahul has played for India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, while also representing Karnataka in domestic cricket and multiple teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is regarded as one of India’s most technically skilled and adaptable batters of his generation.

Rahul made his Test debut in 2014 against Australia, followed by his ODI debut in 2016 and T20I debut in 2016. He became the first Indian cricketer to score a century on ODI debut, and is also among the few players to score centuries in all three international formats.

Over his international career, Rahul has played as an opener, middle-order batter, and wicket-keeper, making him one of India’s most versatile players. He was also part of India’s 2025 ICC Champions Trophy-winning team, playing an important role in the tournament.

Rahul made his first-class debut for Karnataka in 2010 and developed into one of India’s leading domestic batters. In first-class cricket, he scored a triple century (337), demonstrating his ability in long-format batting.

During the 2018 IPL season, Rahul scored the fastest fifty in IPL history (14 balls) at the time. He later won the IPL Orange Cap in 2020 after scoring 670 runs in the season.

He also became the fastest player to reach 5,000 IPL runs (by innings), highlighting his consistency in the tournament.

KL Rahul is known for his technically sound batting, elegant strokeplay, and ability to adapt to different roles, including opening the batting, playing in the middle order, and keeping wicket. His versatility has allowed him to play across all formats and captain IPL teams.

KL Rahul is one of India’s most versatile wicket-keeper batters, known for his elegant batting style and ability to play multiple roles across formats. From scoring centuries in all formats to captaining IPL teams and winning the Orange Cap, Rahul has built a career defined by adaptability, technical skill, and consistent performances in both international and franchise cricket.