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KL Rahul vs Kagiso Rabada: head to head record
Data through 8 April 2026Last updated 8 April 2026
In 22 matches between 2018 and 2026, KL Rahul scored 212 runs off 317 balls from Kagiso Rabada (strike rate 66.9). Kagiso Rabada dismissed KL Rahul 5 times, once every 63 balls on average. 70% of the balls were dot balls, and KL Rahul hit 24 fours and 8 sixes.
Balls
317
22 matches
Runs
212
Dismissals
5
by Kagiso Rabada
Strike rate
66.9
Dot balls
70%
Average
42.40
runs per dismissal
By format
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Outs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 7 | 222 | 96 | 1 | 43.2 |
| T20 leagues | 10 | 57 | 95 | 3 | 166.7 |
| ODI | 2 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 31.2 |
| T20I | 3 | 22 | 16 | 0 | 72.7 |
By year
Show as table
| Year | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 | 15 |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 |
| 2021 | 41 | 113 |
| 2022 | 48 | 85 |
| 2023 | 53 | 59 |
| 2024 | 6 | 10 |
| 2025 | 26 | 9 |
| 2026 | 18 | 11 |
How Kagiso Rabada dismissed KL Rahul
- Caught5
Every meeting
| Date | Format | Competition | Runs | Balls | Dismissed | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 18 | 11 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 18 May 2025 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 26 | 9 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| 30 Mar 2024 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 1 | 1 | – | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 3 Jan 2024 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 5 | 9 | – | Newlands |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 28 | 41 | – | SuperSport Park |
| 5 Nov 2023 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 3 | 7 | – | Eden Gardens |
| 28 Apr 2023 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 6 | 2 | caught | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 15 Apr 2023 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 16 | 9 | – | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| 30 Oct 2022 | T20I | ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 1 | 1 | – | Perth Stadium |
| 2 Oct 2022 | T20I | South Africa tour of India | 10 | 7 | – | Assam Cricket Association Stadium |
| 28 Sep 2022 | T20I | South Africa tour of India | 5 | 14 | – | Greenfield International Stadium |
| 29 Apr 2022 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 5 | 4 | caught | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 11 Jan 2022 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 9 | 19 | – | Newlands |
| 3 Jan 2022 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 18 | 40 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 26 Dec 2021 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 29 | 103 | caught | SuperSport Park |
| 18 Apr 2021 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 12 | 10 | caught | Wankhede Stadium |
| 20 Oct 2020 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 4 | 3 | – | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 20 Sep 2020 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 2 | 2 | – | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| 5 Jun 2019 | ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup | 2 | 9 | caught | The Rose Bowl |
| 1 Apr 2019 | T20 | Indian Premier League | 5 | 6 | – | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium |
| 24 Jan 2018 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 5 | 5 | – | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 13 Jan 2018 | Test | India tour of South Africa | 2 | 5 | – | SuperSport Park |
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Kagiso Rabada dismissed KL Rahul?
5 times in 22 matches in the data (2018–2026): caught 5.
What is KL Rahul's strike rate against Kagiso Rabada?
66.9: 212 runs off 317 balls.
How many runs has KL Rahul scored against Kagiso Rabada?
212 runs, with 24 fours and 8 sixes.
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Balls faced exclude wides. Dismissals count only wickets credited to the bowler (not run outs). Coverage: Cricsheet data only.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.