KL Rahul, one of the most stylish and consistent batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has entered a new phase in his career. After being released by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), he found a new home in Delhi Capitals (DC) for ₹14 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
KL Rahul IPL Salary 2025
Delhi Capitals secured KL Rahul for ₹14 crore, making him one of the highest-paid players in IPL 2025. This move comes after he previously earned ₹17 crore per season with LSG from 2022 to 2024.
KL Rahul’s IPL Salary Over the Years
Rahul’s earnings have steadily grown over the years, reflecting his status as one of the most reliable batters in the tournament.
| Year | Salary (₹ Crore) | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.00 | DC |
| 2024 | 17.00 | LSG |
| 2023 | 17.00 | LSG |
| 2022 | 17.00 | LSG |
| 2021 | 11.00 | PBKS |
| 2020 | 11.00 | PBKS |
| 2019 | 11.00 | PBKS |
| 2018 | 11.00 | PBKS |
| 2017 | 4.20 | RCB |
| 2016 | 4.20 | SRH |
| 2015 | 4.00 | RCB |
| 2014 | 4.00 | SRH |
KL Rahul’s IPL Batting Performance
Rahul has been a consistent performer with the bat, often leading the run charts for his team. His ability to adapt to different roles makes him an asset for any franchise.
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 520 | 82 | 37.14 | 136.13 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 | 274 | 74 | 34.25 | 113.22 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 15 | 616 | 103* | 51.33 | 135.38 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 13 | 626 | 98* | 62.60 | 138.80 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 14 | 670 | 132* | 55.83 | 129.34 | 1 | 5 |
| Career | 132 | 4683 | 132* | 45.47 | 134.61 | 4 | 37 |
Why KL Rahul is One of the Most Valuable IPL Players?
- Versatile Batter: Can open the innings or anchor the middle order.
- Consistent Run-Scorer: Has averaged over 45 in his IPL career.
- Calm & Composed Leader: Former IPL captain with strong decision-making skills.
- Match-Winning Ability: Capable of playing both aggressive and anchor roles.
With a fresh start at Delhi Capitals, Rahul will be aiming to reinvent his game and help DC win their first-ever IPL title. Can he make a big impact in IPL 2025? Fans will be watching closely!
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