KL Rahul - Biography, Career Stats, Records, and Achievements

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"KL" and "Rahul"

Cricket | Batter

Full Name: Kannur Lokesh Rahul

Born: Bangalore, Karnataka

Date of Birth: 18 Apr 1992

Age: 33

Nicknames: Bossman

Batting Style: Right hand Bat

Bowling Style:

Playing Role: Wicketkeeper Batter

Height: 70 kg/5'11"

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Kannur Lokesh Rahul, commonly known as KL Rahul, is an Indian international cricketer known for his stylish stroke play and versatility across all formats. A right-handed top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper, he has represented India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, and captains the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.

"Kannur Lokesh Rahul, popularly known as KL Rahul, is one of India's most talented and technically gifted cricketers. Born on April 18, 1992, in Mangalore, Karnataka, India, Rahul is admired for his calm temperament, elegant stroke play, and ability to adapt across all formats of the game. Rahul made his Test debut in 2014 against Australia and quickly made an impression with a classy century in just his second Test. He went on to represent India in ODIs and T20Is, showcasing his versatility as both an opener and middle-order batsman. Known for his solid technique and wide range of strokes, Rahul has often been compared to some of the most technically sound batsmen of his generation. Over the years, KL Rahul has evolved into a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman for India, often taking the gloves in limited-overs formats. His consistency, coupled with a calm demeanor, earned him leadership roles - he has captained India in various matches across formats. In the Indian Premier League IPL, Rahul has been a prolific run-scorer. After starting his IPL journey with Royal Challengers Bangalore, he later became the mainstay of Punjab Kings, where he also served as captain and top run-getter. Currently, he leads the Lucknow Super Giants LSG and continues to be one of the most dependable openers in the league. Off the field, KL Rahul is known for his composed personality, stylish fashion sense, and fitness-oriented lifestyle."

General Stats

Format	Runs	Balls Faced	Wickets	Overs	Strike Rate	Economy
TEST	3985	7593	0	0.0	52.48	0.00
ODI	3043	3451	0	0.0	88.17	0.00
T20Is	2265	1628	0	0.0	139.12	0.00
IPL	5222	3839	0	0.0	136.02	0.00
FC	8413	15389	0	28.0	54.66	2.96
LIST A	5053	6145	1	3.5	82.22	12.00
T20s	8125	5944	0	0.0	136.69	0.00