KL Rahul Eyes Another Masterclass Against RCB in Delhi Clash

KL Rahul, fresh off a record-breaking 152* against Punjab Kings, will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Delhi on Monday. The stylish opener has an exceptional record against RCB, scoring 839 runs in 19 matches at an average of 69.91. This season, Rahul has amassed 357 runs in seven innings, positioning himself as a strong candidate for India's 2028 T20 World Cup squad. The match at Arun Jaitley Stadium promises high stakes as both teams vie for crucial points.

Key Points: KL Rahul vs RCB: Can He Continue Dream Run?

  • KL Rahul scored 152* off 67 balls vs PBKS
  • He became first Indian to join IPL's 150-run club
  • He has 839 runs vs RCB at avg 69.91
  • He aims for India T20I spot for 2028 World Cup
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Will KL Rahul continue his fine run against RCB at Delhi?

After a record 152* against PBKS, KL Rahul aims to extend his stellar record against RCB in IPL 2025 at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

"KL Rahul is fiercer than ever, presenting himself as a genuine competitor for the wicketkeeper-batter slot in India's T20I set-up for the 2028 T20 World Cup - Content"

New Delhi, April 27

After a record-breaking 152* in the previous clash against Punjab Kings, the stylish Delhi Capitals and India opener KL Rahul will be aiming to continue his fine run against Royal Challengers Bengaluru when both teams lock horns at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

During the previous match, KL blasted 152* in just 67 balls, becoming the third member of IPL's 150-run club and the first-ever Indian to do so.

He also registered the highest individual score by an Indian in men's T20. He also broke several other records, including the franchise record for fastest century (reaching there in just 47 balls) and the highest score (going past Rishabh Pant's 128* against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018).

KL holds a fantastic record against RCB, a franchise he represented for two seasons in 2013 and 2016, scoring 839 runs in 19 matches and 18 innings at an average of 69.91 and a strike rate of 145.65, including a century and five fifties, with a best score of 132*.

This season, KL is fiercer than ever, presenting himself as a genuine competitor for the wicketkeeper-batter slot in India's T20I set-up for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, where he has valuable playing experience. In seven innings so far, he has scored 357 runs in seven innings at an average of 59.50 and a strike rate of 187.89, with a century and two fifties.

Squads: Delhi Capitals Squad: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Rana, David Miller, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi Dar, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Rehan Ahmed, Prithvi Shaw, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer, Philip Salt, Jacob Duffy, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, KL's form is great for India's T20I setup but let's not get carried away. He has a history of being inconsistent after big knocks. Plus, RCB will target his off-stump corridor early on. Hope he proves me wrong! 🤞
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Vikram M
What a turnaround for KL! From being dropped from the Indian team to smashing 150s in the IPL. He's always had the technique, now he's got the freedom and confidence too. Kings of Delhi, let's go! 🏏
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Rohit P
I'm a RCB fan so obviously worried! But credit where it's due—KL is a class act. His 132* against RCB in 2020 was pure carnage. That said, our bowling has better variety now with Krunal and Suyash in spin department. Should be a thriller!
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Kavya N
Breaking so many records... KL is finally fulfilling his potential. But I wish he'd be more consistent in international matches too. IPL form is one thing, but can he replicate this against Starc and Cummins in Tests? That's the real test. 🤔
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Siddharth J
Delhi pitch is usually good for batting but with the weather getting hot, the dew factor could play a role if it chases. KL's experience in Australia will help him in the 2028 WC buildup. He's got that big game temperament. RCB beware! ⚡
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