Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who turned 33 on Friday, April 18, marked the occasion with a touching social media post featuring his wife, actress Athiya Shetty, and their newborn daughter. The couple, who got married on January 23, 2023, welcomed their baby girl on March 24, 2025.
To celebrate his birthday, Rahul posted a heartfelt photo on Instagram with Athiya and their daughter, also revealing the name of their little one in the caption.
“Our baby girl, our everything. Evaarah – Gift of God.”
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On the cricket field, KL Rahul was last seen playing in Delhi Capitals’ nail-biting clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 32 of IPL 2025, held on April 16 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Batting first, Delhi put up a competitive 188/5, with Abishek Porel top-scoring with 49. Rahul contributed 38, while Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 34 and an unbeaten 34, respectively.
In response, RR’s chase was anchored by fifties from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana, both scoring 51. With just nine runs needed off the final over and Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer at the crease, Rajasthan seemed set for victory. But Mitchell Starc’s exceptional final over forced the game into a Super Over.
RR posted 11 runs batting first in the Super Over. In reply, Rahul scored seven off the first three balls before Stubbs finished it off in style with a six on the fourth delivery, clinching the win for Delhi Capitals.
KL Rahul has showcased impressive performances in IPL 2025
KL Rahul has met expectations in IPL 2025, putting in solid performances for Delhi Capitals (DC). The 33-year-old has featured in five matches, amassing 238 runs at a remarkable average of 59.50, which includes two half-centuries. His highest score, an unbeaten 93, came against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Delhi Capitals (DC) have also enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, sitting at the top of the points table with 10 points from six matches.
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