Should Ajinkya Rahane lead KKR in IPL 2025? Decoding stats
What's the story
Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to announce their skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season.
The Knights have several options in the mix after having let gone off title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer.
During the IPL 2025 mega auction, KKR bought veteran Ajinkya Rahane to bolster their batting.
He can be a valid captaincy option for KKR. Here we decode his stats.
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KKR buy former player Ajinkya Rahane
KKR bought former player Rahane, who had set his base price at ₹1.5 crore. He was bought during the latter stages of the IPL auction in November. He was bought for his base price. Rahane was released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the auction.
IPL stats
Rahane has 4,642 runs in the IPL
Rahane has represented six IPL teams so far - Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, KKR and Chennai Super Kings.
Overall, Rahane has bagged 4,642 runs at 30.14. He has slammed two tons and 30 fifties.
As per ESPNcricinfo, the veteran batter has smashed 103 sixes and 478 fours. His strike rate reads 123.42.
Numbers
Breaking down his stats for RR, MI, RPS, DC, CSK
In 100 matches for RR, Rahane bagged 2,810 runs at 34.26 (100s: 2, 50s: 17).
Rahane played 10 times for MI, scoring 148 runs at 18.50 (50s: 2).
For RPS, Rahane scored 862 runs (30 matches) at 33.15 (50s: 8).
In 9 matches for DC, he scored 121 runs at 13.44.
In 27 matches for CSK, he smashed 568 runs at 25.81 (50s: 2).
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Rahane's numbers in his lone season with KKR
Rahane played 7 matches for KKR in IPL 2022. He scored 133 runs at 19. His best score was 44 as he struggled upfront. His strike rate was a paltry 103.90.
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Rahane's captaincy stats in IPL
Rahane captained RR and RPS across 25 matches. He posted nine wins and 16 defeats. He has a win percentage of 36. Notably, 24 of his matches as captain came for RR. He posted nine wins and 15 defeats.
T20
His T20 stats at a glance
Overall in T20s, Rahane has bagged 6,852 runs from 271 matches (255 innings). He averages 29.66 and his strike rate reads 123.88.
In addition to 2 centuries, he has 48 fifties. Rahane has spanked 693 fours and a total of 160 sixes.
375 of Rahane's T20 runs came for India (T20Is) at 20.83 (SR: 113.29). He slammed one fifty.
SMAT
Rahane's stats in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
In India's premier domestic competition - Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy - Rahane has played 57 matches for Mumbai, scoring 1,438 runs at 28.19. His strike rate is 129.54. Rahane owns 12 fifties in the tourney.
In SMAT 2024/25, Rahane finished as the top scorer (469 runs).
Rahane has led Mumbai in 26 SMAT matches.
He has helped the side win 19 matches (7 defeats).
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Rahane could be a vital option for KKR
Rahane, who leads Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, has also led Team India. He brings plenty of experience as a leader. Rahane could be a solid pick as KKR skipper. He seems a better bet than the other options KKR have at their disposal.
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