IPL 2025: Top 3 Franchises KL Rahul Could Join After Leaving LSG

KL Rahul, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, might leave the team. Rumors suggest he could join the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025. This article explores the possibility of KL Rahul’s new team for the upcoming IPL season.

The 2024 IPL season didn’t end well for the LSG team, as they were eliminated before the playoffs for the first time. They finished in seventh place with seven wins and losses. KL Rahul has led LSG since their first IPL season.

There’s chatter about KL Rahul leaving LSG, but neither he nor the team officials have confirmed anything. Some online IPL satta sites reported that KL Rahul might join another team, with RCB being a potential new home since he’s from Bangalore. Let’s take a look below which are the top 3 franchise eyeing on KL Rahul:

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

There’s no official word on whether KL Rahul will leave LSG or join RCB for IPL 2025. Reports from Dainik Jagran suggest that RCB might be looking for an Indian player to lead the team and KL Rahul could be a strong candidate. If RCB is looking for a new captain after Faf du Plessis, Rahul could be a good fit.

The final decision will be known when teams announce their retained players before the IPL 2025 mega-auction. If LSG keeps KL Rahul for the 2025 season, he might stay with them. Otherwise, he could be joining Royal Challengers Bangalore. IPL 2025 is already buzzing with news and changes, and KL Rahul’s future is one of the key stories to watch.

2. Punjab Kings

KL Rahul has been part of the Punjab Kings for a long time, and Punjab Kings has struggled to qualify for the playoffs since 2014. However, KL Rahul has shown impressive captaincy skills by leading the Lucknow Super Giants to the playoffs twice out of three attempts. The Punjab franchise owner is likely considering bringing KL Rahul back to their team.

3. Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals may also approach KL Rahul, especially with rumors suggesting that Rishabh Pant might join CSK in IPL 2025. Delhi Capitals will likely be looking for a new captain, making it a strong possibility that they could acquire KL Rahul.

Reasons for KL Rahul Leaving LSG

Rumors about KL Rahul’s departure started when a video surfaced showing LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka arguing with KL Rahul after their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, which led to their elimination. Fans thought this meant KL Rahul would leave LSG. However, Mr. Goenka hosted a dinner for Rahul in Delhi after the IPL, and LSG assistant coach Klusener also downplayed the rumors but mentioned openness to discussions for the team’s future.

KL Rahul’s IPL Career

KL Rahul began his IPL career with RCB in 2013 as a wicket-keeper batsman. After a rough start, he was bought by Hyderabad in 2014 and returned to RCB in 2016. His big break came in 2016, where he scored nearly 400 runs, securing his spot in RCB’s playing XI. He missed the 2017 season due to injury but returned with the Punjab team.

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He played for Punjab, making notable achievements like the fastest 50 and his first IPL century. He was vice-captain of Punjab in 2019 and won the Orange Cap in 2020 by scoring 670 runs. In 2022, KL Rahul became captain of LSG, and the team consistently qualified for playoffs until the 2024 season, which has led to speculation about his future.

So these are just speculations, the mega auction is expected to be held in December 2024 or January 2025. Let’s see which IPL franchise manages to secure KL Rahul. In the meantime, keep visiting Cricket Bet Pro for more IPL-related updates and interesting articles.

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