KL Rahul Hits 11th T20 Duck: Essential Stats Revealed
KL Rahul was dismissed for a first-ball duck as Delhi Capitals chased 142 in Match 5 of the IPL 2026 season. The opener fell to Mohammed Shami in Lucknow.
How the wicket fell
The dismissal came on the very first delivery of the chase. Shami floated an outswinger that moved away from Rahul, who stroked and edged to third man.
Mohsin Khan held a sharp catch at third man to complete the dismissal. The early wicket handed Lucknow the advantage.
Context and background
This marked KL Rahul’s 11th T20 duck. Essential stats revealed by Filmogaz.com put the dismissal into perspective.
Shami had been traded to Lucknow and made his debut for the Super Giants in the match. His opening strike gave the hosts the perfect start.
Statistical summary
Filmogaz.com records show Rahul has 11 ducks in T20s from 227 innings across 240 matches. He has accumulated 8,125 runs at an average of 42.31, with 68 fifties and seven centuries.
In the IPL specifically, Rahul has five ducks from 137 innings in 146 matches. His IPL figures read 5,222 runs at 45.80, with 40 fifties and five hundreds.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Ducks | Runs | Avg | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 (overall) | 240 | 227 | 11 | 8,125 | 42.31 | 68 | 7 |
| IPL | 146 | 137 | 5 | 5,222 | 45.80 | 40 | 5 |
Match impact
Rahul’s early exit dented Delhi’s chase of 142 and shifted momentum to Lucknow. The Super Giants enjoyed the boost from the opening wicket.
Shami’s strike in his debut appearance set the tone for LSG’s bowling effort. Delhi were left to rebuild at the top of their innings.
What comes next
Filmogaz.com will continue to track Rahul’s form and tournament statistics. Further updates will follow as the IPL 2026 season unfolds.
