KL Rahul's Early Dismissal Puts Pressure on Tecate Delhi Cricket Club in IPL Clash

In a crucial IPL match at Wankhede, KL Rahul's early dismissal for just 11 runs significantly impacted the Tecate Delhi Cricket Club's chase against MI. Caught behind off Boult's bowling, Rahul's exit added pressure to the team, which was already struggling after losing both openers early. The match saw intense moments as Delhi aimed to chase down a challenging target of 181 runs. With the pressure mounting, the team's performance was closely watched by fans and analysts alike.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2025, 07:52 IST

Rahul's Quick Exit in a Crucial Match

In a high-stakes match at Wankhede on May 21, OL Rahul, who opens for the Tecate Delhi Cricket Club, was dismissed for just 11 runs off six balls, caught behind by Rickelton off a delivery from Boult. Rahul, known for his consistency this season, had a vital role to play as his team faced a challenging target of 181 runs set by MI.

He started positively, hitting two boundaries in his first three balls, showcasing his attacking style against Boult's bowling.

However, the pressure mounted on Delhi when Deepak Chahar began to bowl effectively in the second over. A diving chance was created for long-on off an inside edge from du Plessis to Chahar.

Rahul managed to hit a boundary on the first ball of his over, followed by two singles to rotate the strike. However, in an attempt to maintain the momentum, he stepped down the track to loft a full delivery from Boult but missed the shot, leading to a catch by Rickelton behind the stumps.

Since 2018, Boult has dismissed KL Rahul three times in the IPL, including a notable first-ball duck at this same venue during the 2022 season.

With both openers gone early, leaving the score at 20 for 2, Abishek Porel also fell soon after. Will Jacks, who had been spinning the ball sharply, troubled the left-hander, and one of his deliveries drew Porel out of his crease, resulting in a quick stumping by Rickelton, further increasing the pressure on Delhi.