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KL Rahul Captaincy Record: Test, ODI, T20I, IPL
Updated - 2-DEC-2025 8:57 IST
KL Rahul is known as one of the most capable players in modern Indian cricket—a calm leader, a skilled batsman, and an honest wicketkeeper. Rahul has acted as India's stand-in captain on several occasions in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, while never having held the position full-time in any format.
He has also been praised for his calm leadership style when leading the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.
This is a detailed account of his leadership traits, significant wins, and captaincy record.
KL Rahul Captaincy Record (Overall)
|
Format |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
Drawn |
No Result |
Win% |
|
Test |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
66.67 |
|
ODI |
13 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
69.23 |
|
T20I |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100.00 |
|
IPL (Domestic) |
64 |
32 |
30 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
50.00 |
|
Total |
81 |
44 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
54.32 |
KL Rahul's Captaincy Record in Test Cricket
|
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
Drawn |
Win% |
|
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
66.67 |
KL Rahul's Captaincy Record in ODI Cricket
|
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
Drawn |
Win% |
|
13 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
69.23 |
KL Rahul's Captaincy Record in T20I Cricket
|
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
Drawn |
Win% |
|
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100 |
KL Rahul's Captaincy Record in IPL Cricket
|
Team |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Tied |
No Result |
Win% |
|
Punjab Kings |
27 |
12 |
13 |
0 |
2 |
44.44 |
|
Lucknow Super Giants |
37 |
20 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
54.05 |
|
Total |
64 |
32 |
30 |
0 |
2 |
50.00 |
Key Series Won as Captain
ODI Series vs Zimbabwe (2022) – India Won 3–0
Rahul led a second-string India team after recovering from an injury. India dominated the series, and Rahul’s leadership was efficient and controlled.
ODI Matches in Asia Cup 2023
Rahul led India for a portion of the tournament even though he wasn't the team's regular captain. He helped by scoring the game-winning century against Pakistan.
T20I Victory in his Only Match as Captain
In one Twenty20 International, Rahul was the captain, and India easily won.
IPL Qualifier Appearances with LSG
- Playoffs 2022
- Playoffs 2023