KL Rahul, happy birthday: Today, April 18, marks the 33rd birthday of India’s top batsman and wicketkeeper, KL Rahul. Rahul, who is presently playing for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2025, is having fun.
Rahul’s versatility and consistency across forms have been seen in his recent performances, which have been crucial to India’s cricketing success. In an emergency, Rahul is renowned for holding onto his wicket.
The powerful hitter has played for the Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Lucknow Super Giants, among other top IPL clubs. Rahul has made some impressive knocks in the current season. In the first five innings, he has amassed 238 runs at an average of 59.50.
The Delhi Capitals created a special post to wish KL Rahul a happy 33rd birthday today. “Journey of a little boy who became the KL we love,” DC wrote as the caption for the X post that included the famous Indian cricket player’s development throughout time.
Rahul has been a vital member of India’s ODI team and has assumed full responsibility in the middle order. Rahul scored 452 runs, including a century and two fifties, at an average of 75.33 during the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. With 17 dismissals, he broke the previous record held by Rahul Dravid and established a new standard for the most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in a World Cup tournament.
Additionally, he played a key role in India’s victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. In four innings, Rahul amassed 140 runs at an average of 140.
Due to his steady play, KL Rahul has established himself as India’s go-to middle-order batsman and wicketkeeper, contributing significantly in crucial games.
Speaking about Rahul’s personal life, he and his wife, Athiya Shetty, welcomed a daughter into the world on March 24. Rahul stayed with his family and missed DC’s IPL 2025 debut. After dating for many years, the Bollywood actress and famous Indian cricket player were married in a grandiose wedding in January 2023.
Rahul is playing in the IPL for the first time with DC after the team purchased him in the IPL 2025 super auction for an incredible INR 17 crore.
