Delhi: Delhi Capitals (DC) veteran wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul was injured before the team’s next match in IPL 2025, Rahul got a ball during the team’s practice session, after which he had to leave the field. This incident occurred when Mukesh Kumar’s ball hit his knee. However, no official update has been received about this injury yet. Delhi Capitals have to play an important match against Mumbai Indians (Mi) to keep their playoff hopes alive at Wankhede Stadium on 21 May.
Expectations of going to Delhi’s playoff
Delhi Capitals made a good start in IPL 2025, but so far they are in fifth position in the points table with 6 out of 12 matches. His previous match ended by losing by 10 wickets against Gujarat Titans (GT). After this defeat, the team’s hopes of qualifying in playoffs now depend on this next match completely,
Rahul played a century against Titans
In the recent match against Gujarat Titans, KL Rahul got an opportunity to open, and he took full advantage of this opportunity. Rahul played an unbeaten century of 100 runs, although his innings went in vain as Delhi lost by 10 wickets. Despite Rahul’s brilliant innings, the team could not win.
🚨 kl rahul left the nets after eating hit on right knee by mukesh kumar delivery 🚨 (Gaurav Gupta/Toi).
– Hope He’s Fine & Nothing will be serial! pic.twitter.com/sst2gjhggy
– tanuj (@imtanujsingh) May 20, 2025
Rahul is likely to play
After Rahul’s injury, it became a matter of concern, but according to reports, he seems to be fit for the next match against Mumbai Indians. Rahul is proving to be an important player for Delhi, as he has scored 438 runs in 11 matches so far. Rahul’s average is 61.63 and he has also scored 3 half -centuries and 1 century.
Rahul’s special opportunity in Mumbai
Delhi Capitals also shared a video in which Rahul can be seen at Wankhede Stadium. The stand was recently inaugurated on 16 May after Mumbai captain Rohit Sharma, and Rahul’s presence is a special moment, as Rohit Sharma will play in Wankhede for the first time after the inauguration of this stand.
Related news
(Tagstotranslate) IPL 2025 (T) KL RaHUL (T) Mi vs DC