One of the most elegant and prolific batters of the modern era, KL Rahul has consistently set the TATA IPL stage on fire with his technical brilliance and power-hitting. Rahul first entered the record books by smashing the fastest IPL fifty in just 14 balls during the 2018 season. His remarkable consistency is nearly unmatched, having surpassed the 500-run mark in six different seasons, including an Orange Cap-winning 2020 campaign where he struck a sensational 132*—the highest individual score by an Indian in the tournament at the time. At the TATA IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Delhi Capitals secured his services for INR 14 Crore, and he immediately became the backbone of their batting order. In his debut season for the Capitals, Rahul was the team's leading run-scorer, amassing 539 runs at an impressive average of 53.90 and a strike rate of 149.72, which included a match-winning 112* against Gujarat Titans.Retained for the TATA IPL 2026 season, Rahul will continue to be the cornerstone of the DC batting line-up, where his vast experience and leadership will be invaluable as the franchise pursues its maiden IPL title.