In what could be a major blow for Delhi Capitals (DC), top batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul suffered a knee injury while practicing before the crucial IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The MI vs DC match is a virtual must-win for both teams.
KL Rahul Hurt While Practicing: Hit on Knee by Mukesh Kumar’s Ball
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Rahul walked off the field in the middle of a practice session after he was hit on his knee by a delivery from Mukesh Kumar, according to sources. The nature of the injury has not been officially confirmed yet, and this has raised eyebrows among DC fans as they look ahead to one of their most important matches.
Delhi Capitals’ Standings in IPL 2025
DC is presently placed fifth on the IPL 2025 points table with 6 victories from 12 games. They need to win against MI to remain in the playoff hunt. They faced a massive loss against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in their last outing, going down by 10 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium despite a valiant show by Rahul.
KL Rahul’s Recent Form: A Vital Player for DC
Rahul has been in sensational form this season. He was promoted to open in DC’s last match against GT and responded with a brilliant unbeaten century. Despite his effort, Delhi was unable to defend its total.
Matches Played: 11
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Runs Scored: 438
Batting Average: 61.63
50s/100s: 3 fifties, 1 century
His performance has made him a key pillar in Delhi’s batting lineup, making the recent KL Rahul injury scare all the more worrying.
Emotional Moment at Wankhede: KL Rahul at Rohit Sharma Stand
KL Rahul was captured in a video shared by the franchise at the Wankhede Stadium, standing in front of the newly opened Rohit Sharma Stand, dedicated on May 16. The next game will also be Rohit Sharma’s first game at the stadium since the dedication of the stand.
Positive Update: KL Rahul Likely Fit for MI Clash
Though the scare, reports indicate that KL Rahul will be back in time for the Mumbai Indians encounter. The team management is hopeful, but confirmation from the medical staff of DC is pending.
KL Rahul Injured But Expected to Play Crucial Tie
The KL Rahul injury news first brought panic to DC fans, but initial indications are that he might still be available to play. Delhi’s chances of reaching the playoffs now hang by a thread, and Rahul’s availability will prove instrumental in their do-or-die match against the Mumbai Indians.
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