KL Rahul clocked these numbers in Champions Trophy 2025
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KL Rahul was instrumental to India's triumph in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
His knock in the final against New Zealand was crucial as he scored an unbeaten 34 runs off 33 balls.
This win helped India secure back-to-back ICC titles and further cement their status as a powerhouse in international cricket.
Here we look at the numbers Rahul clocked in CT 2025.
Impact
Rahul's contribution to India's middle order
Rahul scored a total of 140 runs in the tournament, playing a crucial role in India's middle order. His scores in the tournament read 41*, 23, 42*, and 34*.
Each of his three unbeaten scores came in successful run chases. As the star batter was only dismissed once, he his average of 140 was the highest in the tournament, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Notably, he batted at number six as Axar Patel was promoted above him.
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Notably, all of India's matches were played in Dubai, where not a single game witnessed a 270-plus score. Despite this, Rahul scored his runs at a strike rate of 97.90. Among Indian players with at least 100 runs in the tourney, only Rohit Sharma (100) had a better strike rate.
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Rahul clocked these numbers
Rahul scored the third-most runs by a batter operating at six or below in a CT edition.
He is only behind NZ's Glenn Phillips (177 in 2025) and England's Paul Collingwood (141 in 2004).
Rahul also scored the most runs by an Indian keeper in a CT edition. He clocked the third-best average among batters with at least 100 runs in an edition.
The Indian star trails Pakistan's Saeed Anwar (209 in 2000) and NZ's Nathan Astle (163 in 2004).
Wicketkeeping
Rahul's wicketkeeping skills contributed to India's success
Apart from his batting, Rahul's sharp wicketkeeping, under the guidance of fielding coach Dilip, played a key role in India's success.
He pulled off some important stumpings and catches in the tournament.
In fact, Rahul (6) clocked the most dismissals by a wicket-keeper in the competition.
NZ's Tom Latham (4) was the only other keeper with more than three dismissals.
Record
Third-fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs
During the semi-final clash against Australia, Rahul became the third-fastest Indian to complete 3,000 ODI runs.
Rahul took just 78 innings to complete 3,000 ODI runs. Among Indians, only Shikhar Dhawan (72) and Virat Kohli (75) have reached the milestone faster.
Notably, Kohli and Dhawan are top-order batters, while most of Rahul's runs have come while operating at number four or below.
Adaptability
Rahul's adaptability and preparation for new role
Rahul said he was happy to adapt to the No. 6 position in the batting order, crediting his hard work and continuous improvement for the same.
"It's really pleasing for me," he said, adding he was taught since childhood that cricket is a team game and players have to accept roles as per their team's needs.
His adaptability was key in India winning the ICC Champions Trophy.
Title
India's Champions Trophy victory reaffirms dominance in high-pressure tournaments
Meanwhile, India's latest Champions Trophy win not only seals their third title but also reestablishes their dominance in high-pressure tournaments.
The victory comes just 10 months after their T20 World Cup win last June, making it India's second ICC trophy in a year time.
Notably, India were unbeaten in both these campaigns.
The jam-packed Dubai stadium, filled with Indian fans, witnessed a moment of redemption after the heartbreak of the 2023 ODI World Cup final on home soil.