However, he wasn't slated to open the batting ahead of this match. KL Rahul batted at No. 4 in the last game and was expected to bat in the middle order in this match as well. But he was promoted up the order due to Faf du Plessis' unavailability, who wasn't fully fit.
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"I was personally prepping to play at the top of the order before the IPL started. I had a chat with the coach, and he said he wanted me to bat at No. 4 because we had a player who didn't turn up. I was happy that I got the opportunity today at the top of the order," he was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 6, 2025
Who was the batter who didn't turn up?
Brook pulled out of the IPL 2025 season just a few days before the beginning of the tournament, with a view to focus more on international cricket. As a result, he was banned from participating in the IPL for two years according to the new rules of the league.
KL Rahul's match-winning knock
KL Rahul played a memorable knock of 77 off 51 balls at Chepauk. He struck 6 fours and 3 sixes during his knock as he displayed great intent right from the start.
With Rahul playing a match-winning knock while opening the batting, it remains to be seen what combination does DC adapt for the next game when Faf du Plessis comes back.
Jake Fraser-McGurk, who hasn't got going in the tournament so far, is likely to be the one who can be dropped from the playing XI for Du Plessis.
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