IPL 2022: Decoding KL Rahul's numbers versus Delhi Capitals
What's the story
All eyes will be on Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul, when his side takes on Delhi Capitals in match number 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Thursday. LSG have won their last two games as DC have won one and lost the other. Ahead of a crunch encounter between the two sides, we decode Rahul's numbers.
Vs DC
A look at Rahul's performance versus DC
As per Cricketpedia, Rahul has aggregated 272 runs off 188 balls in 12 matches at 27.20. He has maintained a strike rate of 144.68, hitting 28 fours and 14 sixes. Rahul can become the 34th batter to get past 300 runs versus DC. Virat Kohli has amassed the most runs versus DC in the IPL. He has scored 913 runs at 53.70.
Context
Why does this story matter?
KL Rahul has been the best performer in the IPL across the last four editions of the IPL. He had scored consistently for the Punjab Kings. Having joined LSG ahead of the IPL 2022 season, the onus will be on Rahul to steer the newcomers to a playoff berth. Rahul has found his range across the last two games and we expect more substance.
Match-up
Rahul's performance against DC pacers Khaleel and Fizz
For DC, Khaleel Ahmed has looked good so far this season, claiming four wickets. As per Cricketpedia, Rahul has managed to score 26 runs off 25 balls by Khaleel, while the left-arm pacer has got the former out once. Mustafizur Rahman made a solid debut for DC against GT, taking three wickets. Against Fizz, Rahul has managed 25 runs off 18, without being dismissed.
Numbers
Rahul's overall numbers in the IPL
Rahul has amassed 3,381 runs in the IPL at an average of 46.95. He has smashed two centuries and 28 fifties with the best of 132*. Rahul has hit 290 fours and 138 sixes at a strike rate of 136.49. In the ongoing season, he has scores of 0, 40, and 68 at an average of 36.00.
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A look at the points table
LSG are placed fifth in the 10-team table. They have four points from three matches with a NRR of +0.193. Meanwhile, DC are stationed at seventh one win and a loss from two games. They have a NRR of +0.565.