Indian cricketer KL Rahul and Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty have been blessed with a baby girl. The couple shared the happy news through a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday evening. KL Rahul skipped the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to be by Athiya’s side for the birth of their child.
Soon after the announcement, congratulatory messages poured in from Bollywood. Shanaya Kapoor and Krishna Shroff were among the first to send their best wishes. Athiya had earlier announced her pregnancy in November 2024, and fans had been eagerly waiting for this joyful moment.
Here’s how everyone wished them:
Congratulations, Athiya and KL! Wishing your little princess all the love and happiness! 👶❤️
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 24, 2025
Congratulations to lovely parents 🤗❤️🎉 pic.twitter.com/O3lZNGM0uX
— Alpana 😊 (@Alpna67364427) March 24, 2025
Congratulations #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/VPBFn6RZZY
— Aarya Singh SP (@DrAaryaSinghY) March 24, 2025
KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty have been blessed with baby girl. 🥰❤️ Congratulation#KLRahul #AthiyaShetty#DCvsLSG #LSGvsDC pic.twitter.com/qgr8LzXUMg
— Rajkumar Saini (@Dr_Raj23) March 24, 2025
As soon as KL's Daughter arrived …
— 𝔸𝕃𝕎𝔸𝕐𝕊𝔽𝔸𝕋ℍ𝔼ℝ (@harsh_hpt) March 24, 2025
Fortunes of Dc has completely changed …
That's one lady luck 😜 #KLRahul #DelhiCapitals #IPL #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/OTvj8Lbz37
Congratulations are in order! ❤️💯#AthiyaShetty and #KLRahul welcome their first child, a baby girl. The couple made the announcement through a joint post on social media. #Trending pic.twitter.com/LC8Hrlw7JV
— Filmfare (@filmfare) March 24, 2025
KL Rahul’s IPL Journey and Recent Achievements
KL Rahul, who was acquired by Delhi Capitals for a staggering ₹14 crore after a bidding war with Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is expected to bring experience and leadership to the team. As a versatile batter, he has played in various positions, including a key role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.
Rahul was placed at number six in the batting order to provide depth to the team, with Axar Patel batting ahead at number five. In the final against New Zealand, Rahul’s calm innings of 34* off 33 balls helped India secure the title. Throughout the tournament, he accumulated 140 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 140.00 and a strike rate of 97.90.
Impressive IPL Career and Future Prospects
KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL history. With 4,683 runs in 132 matches at an average of 45.46 and a strike rate of 134.60, he stands as the 12th-highest run-scorer in the league. His record includes four centuries and 37 half-centuries, with a highest score of 132*.
Despite playing for teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants, he is yet to lift the IPL trophy. As Delhi Capitals’ new acquisition, fans are hopeful that Rahul’s presence will strengthen the team’s chances of winning their maiden title.
His experience as an opener, captain, and wicketkeeper-batter adds immense value to the squad. With the birth of his daughter and his flourishing career, KL Rahul enters an exciting phase both personally and professionally. Fans eagerly await his return to the field and his future contributions to Indian cricket.
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