New Delhi, April 5 -- KL Rahul, the most successful opening batter in Indian Premier League since 2018, returned to his favorite position as an opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 on Saturday. Playing for his new franchise, Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul batted at no.4 in last Sunday's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KL Rahul was supposed to bat in the middle-order and the move to open against CSK is a forced one. Faf du Plessis, the first-choice opener has been ruled out of today's match due to fitness issues. Faf du Plessis' absence will be a big miss, given his stellar record at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Faf du Plessis has scored 588 runs in 20 innings in Chennai.

KL Rahul is one of five openers to have scored more...