Delhi Capitals (DC) The Guichet Guardian, KL Rahul, opened its doors on its now viral celebration after a victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the film that inspired him. After his precious blows in the Campaign of the ICC of India Champions Trophy this year, KL did not look back. He played 93 * in just 53 bullets, laced from seven four and six in the IPL match against RCB. After the victory, KL, considered a reserved and calm personality on the ground, was extremely animated, felt his chest and pointing towards the ground and his jersey as if he were saying that he (M Chinnaswammy Stadium) is his. He was also seen typing his bat on the ground.
Speaking in a DC video, Rahul said: “It is a special place on my part. This celebration came from one of my favorite films, Kantara. So, a little reminder that this soil, this grass, this place where I grew up, is mine.”
The way he says ‘is mine’ pic.twitter.com/dknwv2hcmn
– Delhi Capitals (@delhicapaps) April 11, 2025
Kantara is a Kannada 2022 film with Rishabh Shetty, Sapthami Gowda and Achyuth Kumar. In the image below, one of the characters is seen planting his sword in the ground.
As a Karnataka player, KL played most of its domestic cricket at M Chinnnaswammy Stadium and even played two IPL seasons for RCB, in 2013 and 2016.
In 20 T20 in Chinnnaswammy Stadium, KL made 544 points at an average of 41.84 and a typing rate of more than 145, with three half-century half-rounds and the best score of 93 *. In 18 IPL games here, he made 475 points at an average of 43.18 and a typing rate of almost 144, with three half-century in 15 rounds.
In two ODIs here, KL carried out 121 points at an average of 60.50, with the best score of 102, which is the fastest century by an Indian during a cricket world cup, in just 62 balls against the Netherlands in 2023.
In three tests and five rounds here, KL made 207 points at an average of 41.40, with three fifty and the best score of 90.
After Optting to Bowl First, Delhi Capitals, Led by the Spin Attack of Kuldeep Yadav (2/17) and Vipraj Nigam (2/18), Restricted The Home Side to 163/7 in Their 20 Overs, With Standout Knocks Played by Phil Salt (37 in 17 balls, with oven boundaries and David (37* in 20 balls, with Two Fours and Four Sixes). This happened despite a powerful 61 -point stand between salt and Virat Kohli (22 in 14 balls, with four and two),
The Delhi capitals were then reduced to 58/4, but Rahul and Tristan Stubbs showed resistance because they compiled an unbeaten standard of 111 points for the fifth look to bring their team to a clinical victory. Rahul played an undefeated 93 out of 53, composed of seven four and six, while Stubbs scored 38 * out of 23, with four limits and six, during the team’s fourth victory.
DC is in second place with four wins in four games, while RCB is in fourth place with three victories in five games and two defeats.
KL won the “match player” award. Until now, in three games, it has made 185 points with two half-century and the best score of 93 *, with an average greater than 92 and a striking rate of almost 170.
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