KL Rahul, whose full name is Kannaur Lokesh Rahul, is one of India’s most stylish and adaptable cricketers. Rahul’s primary role is that of a top-order batsman, as well as a wicket-keeper for India. Rahul has demonstrated that he can handle being a dependable player, no matter if he had to start the innings or deal with the middle order. Rahul’s calm nature, technique, and ability to change from the top to middle order clearly show that he is an important member to the Indian cricket team in every format.
KL Rahul Personal Information
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kannaur Lokesh Rahul |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1992 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Occasional Right-arm |
| Role in Team | Wicket-keeper batsman / Top-order batsman |
| Jersey Number | 1 (Test, ODI, T20I and IPL) |
| School | NITK English Medium School, Surathkal |
KL Rahul Age
KL Rahul was born on 18 April 1992 in Bangalore, Karnataka. As of 2025, he is 33 years old.
KL Rahul Height & Physical Stats
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Weight: Around 75 kg
- Body Type: Athletic
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Being fit helps KL Rahul as a batsman and winger, reassuring in keeping wickets as well.
KL Rahul Jersey Number
KL Rahul is pleased to wear the Jersey number 1 for India, in Test, ODIs and T20Is; this has become an important part of his identity as a cricketer. He has donned the number 1 in the Indian Premier League, including for Lucknow Super Giants. The symbolism of 1 embodies determination and focus, and being the leader at the front.
KL Rahul’s Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
| Matches | 63 | 85 | 72 | 145 |
| Innings | 111 | 79 | 68 | 136 |
| Runs | 3789 | 3043 | 2265 | 5222 |
| BF | 7234 | 3451 | 1628 | 3839 |
| HS | 199 | 112 | 110 | 132 |
| Avg | 35.41 | 49.08 | 37.75 | 46.21 |
| SR | 52.38 | 88.18 | 139.13 | 136.03 |
| NO | 4 | 17 | 8 | 23 |
| 4s | 455 | 235 | 191 | 452 |
| 6s | 26 | 67 | 99 | 208 |
| 50 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| 100 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
KL Rahul’s Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
| Matches | 63 | 85 | 72 | 145 |
| Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wkts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Econ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BBI | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- |
| BBM | -/- | -/- | -/- | -/- |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information: Debut and Last Match Played
- Test Debut: vs Australia, 26 December 2014, Melbourne
- Last Test: vs England, Jul 31, 2025
- ODI Debut: vs Zimbabwe, 11 June 2016
- Last ODI: vs New Zealand, Mar 09, 2025
- T20I Debut: vs Zimbabwe, 18 June 2016
- Last T20I: vs England, Nov 10, 2022
- IPL Debut: vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Apr 11, 2013
- Last IPL: vs Punjab Kings, May 24, 2025
- Current IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul Some Major Achievements
- First Indian batsman to achieve a hundred in an ODI on debut (2016 vs Zimbabwe).
- Holds the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history (off 14 balls in 2018).
- Has scored centuries in all three formats of international cricket- Test, ODI, and T20I.
- Winner of the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 scoring 670 runs in the season.
- Consistently ranks as one of the highest run scorers in the IPL season.
- Was an important player as India’s vice-captain in limited overs cricket.
KL Rahul Wife
KL Rahul’s wife’s name is Athiya Shetty. She is an actress in Indian Bollywood.
