KL Rahul Faces Backlash After Poor Performance in IPL Match
KL Rahul's Struggles in IPL 2026
KL Rahul has come under fire following his disappointing performance, where he managed just a single run against the Mumbai Indians. As a key player for the Delhi Capitals, his start to the tournament has been far from ideal. In the opening match against the Lucknow Super Giants, he was dismissed without scoring. Retained for a hefty INR 14 crore, Rahul's performance is crucial if the Delhi Capitals hope to secure their first IPL title in 2026. Known for his consistency, he has accumulated over 500 runs in the last two seasons.
However, following his lackluster display against MI, critics did not hold back.
kl rahul ko toh gulley cricket me na khilaye koi
— Marwadi (@AmeerHuBc) April 4, 2026
KL Rahul bhi ab Haris Rauf ki tarah dusri team ke liye khelta hai , aur intent to ab hoti nahi kbhi t20 bali sad to see KL #DCvsMI #MIvsDC
— Manish Deep (@Ma_9i_sh) April 4, 2026
Meanwhile Kl Rahul : Sirf 20ov fielding karne ata hun. 🥲Taki ek ball khel saku.😭#DCvsMI #MIvsDC pic.twitter.com/9NXq07SSws
— भस्मासुर (@_Bhasmasura) April 4, 2026
KL Rahul's IPL Achievements
KL Rahul ranks as the seventh highest run-scorer in IPL history, having played for various franchises since his debut in 2013, including Delhi, Punjab, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. To date, he has participated in 147 matches, amassing 5223 runs with an impressive average of 45 and a strike rate of 135. Since 2018, he has consistently excelled in the IPL, surpassing 500 runs in seven of the last eight seasons.