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KL Rahul Jersey Overview
KL Rahul is renowned for his consistent use of jersey number 1 across international and IPL cricket, marking his elite status as an opener and leader.?
KL Rahul: Teams Played For
KL Rahul has donned jersey number 1 for key IPL teams including Royal Challengers Bangalore (early career), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings (2018–2021), Lucknow Super Giants (2022–2024), and Delhi Capitals (IPL 2025 onward).
For India since 2014, he wears #1 in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, representing Karnataka domestically.
KL Rahul: Jersey Significance
Number 1 symbolizes KL Rahul's top-order dominance, captaincy roles (e.g., LSG playoffs, PBKS Orange Cap 2020), and fan-favorite elegance, driving high merchandise sales.
KL Rahul: Jersey Previous Numbers
Pre-2018 IPL with RCB and SRH, KL Rahul used varying or unlisted numbers; he locked in #1 from Punjab Kings onward, with Tests often skipping printed numbers.
Fun Fact
KL Rahul's #1 ties to his record IPL openers like 132* (PBKS 2020) and T20I tons, with fans dubbing it his "lucky charm" for centuries on debut across formats.
