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 became the first batter in IPL history to score over 1000 runs for three different franchises (Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals) during Delhi Capitals' match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. He achieved this milestone in just 23 innings, aggregating 2548 runs for Punjab Kings, 1410 for Lucknow Super Giants, and 1002 for Delhi Capitals, surpassing the previous record held by JP Duminy and Rishabh Pant.
After IPL 2025, KL Rahul expressed his ambition to return to the Indian T20 team and compete in the T20 World Cup 2026, stating that the World Cup is in his mind as he focuses on regaining his place in the squad.
KL Rahul scored his highest ODI score of 112 against New Zealand on 14th January 2026, marking a significant personal milestone in his international career.
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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 |
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 |