Quick Info
| Profession | Cricket Player |
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| Nationality | India |
| Date of Birth | 18/04/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka |
Latest News about K. L. Rahul
KL Rahul suffered an injury scare during India's Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, briefly raising concern over his availability. India’s coaching staff later gave an update after he retired hurt on the opening day, easing immediate fears about a serious setback.
KL Rahul became the first batter in IPL history to score over 1000 runs for three different franchises during Delhi Capitals' match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The milestone added to his record across Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals, highlighting his sustained impact in the league.
KL Rahul scored 112 against New Zealand, registering his highest ODI score. The innings marked a major batting milestone in his international career and reinforced his role in India's one-day setup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kannanur Lokesh Rahul |
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| Nickname | KL Rahul |
| Role | Wicket-keeper Batsman |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | Tall and graceful |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | NITK English Medium School |
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| Pre-University | St. Aloysius College |
| University | Jain University |
Personal Life
| Father | K. N. Lokesh (Professor and former Director at NIT Karnataka) |
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| Mother | Rajeshwari (History teacher at Mangalore University) |
| Family Background | Family of professors |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Athiya Shetty |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Father | K. N. Lokesh |
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| Mother | Rajeshwari |
Career
| International Debut |
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| IPL Debut | 2013 | ||||||
| IPL Teams |
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| IPL 2025 Stats | 539 runs in 13 innings at average 53.90, top score 112 | ||||||
| IPL Centuries | 5 (second only to Virat Kohli for most by Indian in IPL) | ||||||
| ODI Highest Score | 112 vs New Zealand on 14/01/2026 | ||||||
| Test Matches | 36 | ||||||
| ODI Matches | 32 | ||||||
| T20I Matches | 42 | ||||||
| IPL 2026 Milestone | First player to score over 1000 runs for three different franchises (Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals) |
Style Quotient
| On-field Role | Opener in Test and T20, middle-order in ODIs |
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| Leadership | Former captain of Punjab Kings in IPL |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/klrahul/ | |
| https://twitter.com/klrahul | |
| https://www.facebook.com/klrahul |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started cricket training at age 10 | |
| 2. Played for Bangalore United Cricket Club and Mangalore club at age 12 | |
| 3. Moved to Bangalore to study at Jain University to pursue cricket seriously | |
| 4. Fastest IPL half-century: 50 runs in 14 balls (2018) | |
| 5. First IPL century: 100* off 64 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2019) | |
| 6. Father is former Director of NIT Karnataka | |
| 7. Mother teaches history at Mangalore University |