Sat Mar 22 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Star KL Rahul May Miss IPL 2025 Season Opener
**New Delhi, [Date]** – Delhi Capitals (DC) star batsman KL Rahul may miss the team’s first two matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, according to a revelation by Australian women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy. Healy, whose husband Mitchell Starc also plays for DC, hinted on the LiSTNR Sport YouTube channel that Rahul’s unavailability is due to the impending birth of his first child with wife Athiya Shetty.
The IPL 2025 season begins March 22nd, but DC’s campaign starts on March 24th against Lucknow Super Giants. Their second match is scheduled for March 30th against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahul’s absence will be a significant blow to the team, which acquired him for INR 12 crore at the 2025 auction.
The news adds to the team’s challenges as they will also be without Harry Brook. The absence of these key players raises questions about DC’s replacement strategy.
Meanwhile, Axar Patel will lead the DC side in Rahul’s potential absence. Appointed captain earlier this year, Patel is a veteran player with extensive experience in domestic and international cricket. He will be tasked with guiding a team that includes experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc.
DC, one of three original IPL franchises yet to win the title, is entering the 2025 season with a revamped coaching setup under GMR management. The team is aiming for a strong performance after finishing sixth last season. The impact of Rahul’s potential absence on their campaign remains to be seen.
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