KL Rahul

KL Rahul is one of India’s most versatile and stylish top-order batsmen, known for his elegant stroke play and calm demeanor. Capable of playing across all formats, he is also a reliable wicket-keeper and has often taken on the role of vice-captain in limited-overs formats. Rahul has opened for India in Tests and T20s and batted in the middle order in ODIs, making him an adaptable and valuable asset.

His IPL performances have been consistently impressive, including a record-breaking century and multiple seasons with high aggregate runs. Beyond his batting class, his leadership as captain of Kings XI Punjab and now Lucknow Super Giants has drawn attention.

ACHIEVEMENTS
🇮🇳 International Achievements
First Indian to score a century on ODI debut (vs Zimbabwe, 2016)
One of the few Indians to score centuries in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I)
Second fastest Indian to 1,000 runs in T20Is
Scored a century in only his second Test match (at Sydney, 2015)

🏏 IPL Achievements
Orange Cap Winner – IPL 2020 (670 runs in 14 matches)
Fastest fifty in IPL history – 14 balls vs Delhi Daredevils (2018)

🏅 Awards
Cricketer of the Year (by Karnataka State Association)
Player of the Match/Series on multiple international occasions
Nominated for various BCCI and ICC honors