KL Rahul Set to Return for Delhi Capitals Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Good news for Delhi Capitals fans! Star batter KL Rahul will be back in action on Sunday (March 30) when DC takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The 32-year-old missed the first match of the season as he was celebrating the birth of his child, but he is now ready to rejoin the team, according to reports. Journalist Gaurav Gupta shared the update on Twitter, saying, "Having just become a father, India's white-ball keeper-batter KL Rahul is set to turn out for Delhi Capitals' second match of IPL 2025 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 30."

🚨 GOOD NEWS FOR KL FANS 🚨

Rahul is set to be available for the next IPL match on Sunday against SRH. [Gaurav Gupta from TOI] pic.twitter.com/0fhwneTaeN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 26, 2025

Delhi Capitals Excited for K.L. Rahul’s Return 

K.L. Rahul’s comeback makes a huge impact for Delhi Capitals. He has been one of the most consistent players in IPL history, scoring 4,683 runs in 132 matches at an average of 45.47. His presence will add experience and stability to the team’s batting lineup.

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After leaving Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rahul was signed by Delhi Capitals for a whopping INR 14 crore. In their first game of the season, DC, led by Axar Patel, secured a thrilling one-wicket win against Rahul’s former team, thanks to a brilliant performance from Ashutosh Sharma. 

When Will Delhi Capitals Play Next?

Delhi Capitals will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have started the season svery good and will be aiming to continue their winning run. With Rahul back in the squad, DC fans have plenty to be excited about.