IPL 2026: KL Rahul starts campaign with 2nd successive failure
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Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul has not been amongst the runs two games into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. After bagging a first-ball duck in DC's opener against Lucknow Super Giants, Rahul perished for one run off three balls against Mumbai Indians on April 4, Saturday. The match in Delhi saw Rahul depart early in a chase of 163.
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Rahul fails to take off in IPL 2026
Rahul was sent back to the hut in the first over by Deepak Chahar. A fuller length delivery angling down leg saw Rahul shuffling across on the flick. He derived a thin inside edge and MI wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton completed the catch after diving toward his left. Earlier, Rahul was dismissed by Mohammed Shami in DC's opener. He was out for a golden duck.
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Chahar dismisses Rahul for the first time in IPL
As per ESPNcricinfo, Chahar finally tasted success against Rahul. Across 13 innings, Rahul has now been dismissed once by Chahar. He owns 160 runs from 103 balls. His average reads 155.33.