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IN PHOTOS: India`s wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul turns 32!

Updated On: 18 April, 2024 02:25 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

On the occasion of KL Rahul`s birthday, here is all you need to know about him (Pic: AFP/File Pic/Instagram/klrahul)

On the occasion of KL Rahul`s birthday, here is all you need to know about him (Pic: AFP/File Pic/Instagram/klrahul)

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On the occasion of KL Rahul`s birthday, here is all you need to know about him (Pic: AFP/File Pic/Instagram/klrahul)
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/kl-rahul-comeback-is-always-stronger-than-the-setback-97707/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>KL Rahul</strong></a> is among the top rankings on the list of players to score the most number of fifties in consecutive innings in Test cricket. In the year 2017, Rahul struck seven back-to-back half-centuries against Australia and Sri Lanka</p>

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KL Rahul is among the top rankings on the list of players to score the most number of fifties in consecutive innings in Test cricket. In the year 2017, Rahul struck seven back-to-back half-centuries against Australia and Sri Lanka

<p>In One-Day Internationals, KL is the first and only Indian batsman to score a century on debut. His ton came against Zimbabwe on June 11, 2016, where he scored an unbeaten 100 runs in 115 deliveries. His knock was laced with 7 fours and 1 six. He is also the fastest Indian batsman to score a century in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/fastest-century-by-indians-in-odi-world-cup-98224/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ODI</strong></a> World Cup. He achieved this feat during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023</p>

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In One-Day Internationals, KL is the first and only Indian batsman to score a century on debut. His ton came against Zimbabwe on June 11, 2016, where he scored an unbeaten 100 runs in 115 deliveries. His knock was laced with 7 fours and 1 six. He is also the fastest Indian batsman to score a century in ODI World Cup. He achieved this feat during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023

<p>He is also known as one of the most stylish Indian batsmen in modern-day cricket. His stunning drives, elegant flicks and extra-ordinary wicket-keeping skills make him as one of the most stylish Indian player</p>

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He is also known as one of the most stylish Indian batsmen in modern-day cricket. His stunning drives, elegant flicks and extra-ordinary wicket-keeping skills make him as one of the most stylish Indian player

<p>In <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/mohammed-amir-imad-wasim-recalled-for-nz-t20i-series-23343639" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>T20I</strong></a>s, Rahul has played 72 matches in which he has 2,65 runs with a best score of 110*. He has two centuries and 22 fifties in the format</p>

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In T20Is, Rahul has played 72 matches in which he has 2,65 runs with a best score of 110*. He has two centuries and 22 fifties in the format

<p>With the ability to play at any batting position, KL has featured in 75 ODIs and has smashed 2,820 runs. His highest ODI score is 112 runs and also has seven centuries and 18 half-centuries</p>

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With the ability to play at any batting position, KL has featured in 75 ODIs and has smashed 2,820 runs. His highest ODI score is 112 runs and also has seven centuries and 18 half-centuries

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