Bengaluru (Karnataka): KL Rahul is peaking at the perfect time for Delhi Capitals (DC). With consecutive Player of the Match awards — the latest for an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — Rahul has become a pillar of DC’s unbeaten run in IPL 2025.
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Game-changer KL Rahul's match-winning knock of 93*(53) 🔥
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Rahul’s latest gem came at a ground he knows better than most: the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Chasing 164 on a pitch with variable bounce, Rahul anchored the innings to guide Delhi to a confident six-wicket victory, with thirteen balls remaining. The Capitals cruised past 100 runs in 14.1 overs, reached 150 in 17.3 overs, and completed the chase at 169/4 in 17.5 overs.
𝗞𝗟assy. 𝗞𝗟inical. 𝗞𝗟utch 💥
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KL Rahul wins the Player of the Match award for guiding #DC home with a stunning 9⃣3⃣* 🙌
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Speaking after the match, Rahul gave a peek into his mindset and explained how keeping wickets gave him an edge in assessing the pitch.
“It was a slightly tricky wicket but what helped me was being behind the stumps for 20 overs, watching how the wicket played,” Rahul said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
“The ball sat in the wicket but it was consistent throughout, it was one-paced. I knew what my shots are, wanted to get off to a good start, and then assess it accordingly,” he added.
Rahul further emphasized how his knowledge of the ground and match awareness helped him target specific areas.
“On a wicket like this, I knew what my pockets were. If I wanted to hit a big six, I knew what pockets to target, and keeping gave me a feeler for where other batters were dismissed and where they hit the sixes,” he explained.
“Got lucky with the dropped catch. This is my ground, my home, know this (ground) better than anyone else,” he added.
When asked about his preparation methods, Rahul highlighted his emphasis on adaptability rather than spending long hours in the nets.
“Something I have always done with my preparation is that I always try to adapt to different wickets (even in practice). I experiment in practice, get out a couple of times but it gives me a fair idea of the areas I can target — where I can take singles, where I can hit sixes,” he said.
“I don’t keep batting for hours and hours and keep slogging. I do that sometimes but that is when I am not getting into a flow and rhythm. It is more about how I can master playing (on a particular pitch) and that becomes second-nature,” he added.
This sublime knock follows his classy 77 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the previous game, showcasing a player in complete control of his game. With this win, Delhi Capitals maintain a perfect record in IPL 2025, with four wins in four matches, and now sit second on the leaderboard with eight points.
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