In numbers: KL Rahul as India skipper in ODIs – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who just lately made a comeback into the India squad after an extended damage layoff, has been given the accountability to captain the staff within the first two video games of the upcoming three-match collection towards Australia, beginning on Friday. This collection holds nice significance because it serves as a closing gown rehearsal for India forward of the ODI World Cup.
Rahul, in his captaincy profession thus far, has led the Indian ODI facet in seven video games, profitable 4 and shedding three of them. Nevertheless, this will probably be his first ODI as captain at residence in India, as his earlier assignments as skipper had been all in away matches.
In 2022, Rahul bought the chance to guide India towards South Africa in a three-match away collection, which sadly resulted in a 0-Three loss for India. Nevertheless, he bounced again and led the staff to a convincing victory towards hosts Zimbabwe, profitable the collection 3-0. Moreover, he guided India to a different triumph towards Bangladesh at Chattogram, securing his fourth victory as captain.
KL Rahul as ODI captain:

Rahul’s batting efficiency as captain has been below-par although, with 115 runs at a median of 19.16 and just one half-century (55 towards South Africa). He will probably be keen to enhance this report within the upcoming collection, particularly contemplating his spectacular total profession statistics in ODIs. Rahul has accrued 2155 runs in 58 matches at a median of 46.84, together with six centuries and 13 fifties in 55 innings.
Apparently, Rahul additionally possesses a greater than first rate report towards Australia in ODIs, scoring 392 runs in 11 innings at a median of 43.55, with the assistance of three half-centuries. Moreover, he has a exceptional report in residence situations, having amassed 833 runs in 20 innings at a median of 49, together with two centuries and 5 fifties. All good indicators for the India captain to make a mark within the collection.
Coming off a superb century (111*) towards Pakistan within the just lately concluded Asia Cup, Rahul will probably be aiming to proceed his good kind towards the Australians and carry it into the extremely anticipated World Cup subsequent month.
KL Rahul’s ODI batting data:
As captain: M 7 | I 6 | R 115 | HS 55 | Ave. 19.16 | SR 68.86 | 1x50s
In opposition to Australia: M 11 | I 11 | R 392 | HS 80 | Av. 43.55 | SR 93.55 | 3x50s
In India: M 20 | I 20 | R 833 | HS 108 | Av. 49.00 | SR 89.85 | 2x100s | 5x50s