January 27, 2025: KL Rahul’s inclusion in the Karnataka squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Haryana has added excitement for his fans and teammates alike. The match, set to begin on January 30, will see Karnataka looking to improve their position in Group C. Led by Mayank Agarwal, the squad includes other notable players like Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna, and Shreyas Gopal.
In their previous match, Karnataka put on a dominant display by defeating Punjab in an innings and 207 runs, thanks to Ravichandran Smaran’s double century and stellar bowling. Karnataka’s strong performance has them placed third in the group, but they need a good result in this match to maintain their momentum.
KL Rahul’s solid performances in international cricket, including his contributions during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship, make his return to the domestic circuit highly anticipated. His exceptional first-class record for Karnataka, with an average of 57.19 and nearly 3,000 runs, further bolsters expectations.
The full squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Haryana is:
- Mayank Agarwal (captain)
- KL Rahul
- Shreyas Gopal (vice-captain)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- KV Aneesh
- R Smaran
- KL Shrijith (wk)
- Abhinav Manohar
- Hardik Raj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Vidwath Kaverappa
- Vasuki Koushik
- Abhilash Shetty
- Yashovardhan Parantap
- Nikin Jose
- Sujay Sateri (wk)
- Mohsin Khan
This match will be crucial for Karnataka as they aim to advance further in the tournament.