KL Rahul career profiles, ODI stats, records, and rankings: Everything you need to know

KL Rahul's stellar ODI career, Stats, and milestones

By V M Suriya Narayanan

Updated - 19 Nov 2023, 17:14 IST

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KL Rahul, born on April 18, 1992, in Bangalore, Karnataka, has emerged as one of the most impressive batters for the Indian cricket team. Since making his ODI debut in 2016 against Zimbabwe, Rahul has continuously shown his prowess with the bat, amassing an impressive collection of records and achievements. In the 69 ODI matches that KL Rahul has played, he has scored an astounding total of 2536 runs, maintaining an average of 48.77.

This remarkable feat highlights Rahul's consistency and ability to perform at the highest level of the game. Throughout his career, he has hit 15 fifties and six centuries, showcasing his knack for converting starts into substantial scores. One aspect that sets KL Rahul apart from his peers is his adaptability to different batting positions. While he has excelled as an opener, he has also displayed his skills in the middle order.

As an opener, Rahul has aggregated 915 runs, boasting an average of 43.57 and smashing three centuries and five fifties. This demonstrates his ability to provide strong starts for the Indian team. When batting in the middle order, Rahul has been equally impressive. In 32 innings, he has amassed 1299 runs at an average of 54.12. This highlights his ability to stabilize the innings and build solid partnerships in crucial situations. Additionally, Rahul has showcased his versatility by batting at number four, scoring 481 runs in 11 innings.  

Not only is KL Rahul an exceptional batsman, but he has also proven to be a valuable team player. His ability to bat in the top five positions allows for flexibility in team selection and provides stability to the batting lineup. Moreover, Rahul has taken up the role of wicketkeeping duties on several occasions, displaying his versatility and commitment to the team's success.  

In his wicketkeeping duties, Rahul has showcased his skill and agility behind the stumps. He has registered four stumpings and taken an impressive 29 catches, which have contributed to crucial breakthroughs for the Indian team. Looking ahead, KL Rahul is undeniably a great addition to the Indian team for the 2023 World Cup. His impressive batting skills, adaptability across positions, and commitment to the team make him an invaluable asset. With his ability to score runs consistently and his versatility, Rahul has the potential to play a pivotal role in India's quest for glory in the prestigious tournament. 

KL Rahul ODI Stats:

Matches 

Innings 

Runs 

Average 

SR 

100 

50s 

72

68

2743

50.79

88.14

7

17

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Last Updated: 19th November 2023

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