Archive · 8 Sep 2026
KL Rahul Confirms Delhi Capitals Stay Ahead of IPL 2027
KL Rahul will stay with the Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
People had wondered whether he might move to another team.
This happened after Rishabh Pant returned to the Delhi Capitals from the Lucknow Super Giants.
The team said it still wanted to work with Rahul.
Rahul replied that he was excited for the coming season.
He had a very strong 2026 season for Delhi.
He scored 593 runs in 14 innings.
However, the team has not yet decided whether Rahul or Pant will be its main wicketkeeper-batter.
KL Rahul confirmed he will continue with the Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
Rahul ended transfer speculation by responding positively to co-owner Parth Jindal on X.
Jindal said the franchise had “unfinished business” with Rahul and would work with him to make Delhi proud.
Rahul scored 593 runs in 14 innings during the 2026 Indian Premier League at a strike rate of 174.41.
His unbeaten? No, article does not specify not out. Record-breaking 152 against Punjab Kings was the tournament’s highest individual score, while his wicketkeeping role remains uncertain after Rishabh Pant’s return.
- Who
- KL Rahul, the Delhi Capitals, co-owner Parth Jindal, and Rishabh Pant.
- What
- Rahul confirmed that he will remain associated with the Delhi Capitals for the 2027 Indian Premier League season.
- When
- Ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season, following the 2026 season.
- Where
- With the Delhi Capitals, based in Delhi.
- Why
- Rahul’s future had been questioned after Rishabh Pant returned to the franchise, prompting transfer speculation.
- Confirmed future
- KL Rahul will continue with the Delhi Capitals for the 2027 season.
- Rahul’s 2026 runs
- 593 runs in 14 innings.
- Strike rate
- 174.41 in the 2026 Indian Premier League.
- Highest score
- 152 against the Punjab Kings, described as the tournament’s highest individual score.
- Franchise statement
- Parth Jindal said the Delhi Capitals had “unfinished business” with Rahul.
- Wicketkeeper uncertainty
- The franchise’s regular wicketkeeper-batter role could go to Rahul or Rishabh Pant.