all rounder
| Full name: | Rahul Tewatia |
| Nationality: | India |
| Batting style: | left handed batsman |
| Bowling Style: | leg break |
| Date of Birth (Age): | May 20, 1993 (29) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
| Height: | 170 cm |
| Hometown: | Faridabad, Haryana, India |
| Jersey Number: | 09 |
| Social Media: | , |
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 30 | 128 |
| Innings | 12 | 29 | 90 |
| Overs | 125.0 | 218.3 | 242.3 |
| Balls | - | - | - |
| Maidens | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Runs | 511 | 1048 | 1810 |
| Wickets | 17 | 44 | 68 |
| Avg | 30.05 | 23.81 | 26.61 |
| SR | 44.11 | 29.79 | 21.39 |
| Eco | 4.08 | 4.79 | 7.46 |
| BB | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 4w | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5w | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 30 | 128 |
| Innings | 13 | 26 | 97 |
| Not outs | 2 | 7 | 37 |
| Runs | 190 | 687 | 1600 |
| Balls Faced | 360 | 596 | 1120 |
| Avg | 17.27 | 36.15 | 26.66 |
| SR | 52.77 | 115.26 | 142.85 |
| Fours | 21 | 60 | 140 |
| Fifties | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Sixies | 1 | 25 | 72 |
| Highest | 35 | 91 | 59 |
| Hundreds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Rahul Tewatia was first selected for India's T20I squad in 2021. Despite strong performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, he has not played an international match yet. The competition for spots in the national team has been tough, limiting his chances.
Rahul Tewatia has been a consistent presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since making his debut in 2014. Over the years, he has played for multiple teams, making valuable contributions as an all-rounder.
Rahul Tewatia started his IPL journey with Rajasthan Royals in 2014. The team signed him before the season, and he also played his first T20 match that year. In 2017, Kings XI Punjab bought him at the auction. A year later, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) added him to their squad. During the 2019 season, he took four catches in a single innings, setting a record for a non-wicketkeeper. Before the 2020 season, Rajasthan Royals brought him back through a trade.
In 2020, he became widely known while playing for Rajasthan Royals. On September 27, he hit five sixes in an over against Sheldon Cottrell, matching Chris Gayle’s record. His 53 runs off 31 balls helped Rajasthan chase 224 runs, which was the highest successful chase in IPL history at that time.
In 2022, Gujarat Titans picked him at the auction. On April 8, against Punjab Kings, he smashed two consecutive sixes on the last two balls, securing a victory for Gujarat.
For IPL 2023, Rahul Tewatia earned ₹9 crore and continued with Gujarat Titans.
|
Year |
Team |
Notes |
|
2014 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Made IPL debut, played a few matches. |
|
2017 |
Kings XI Punjab |
Bought in auction, limited game time. |
|
2018 |
Delhi Daredevils |
Contributed as an all-rounder, best score of 24. |
|
2019 |
Delhi Capitals |
Took 4 catches in an innings, a joint IPL record. |
|
2020 |
Rajasthan Royals |
Hit 5 sixes in an over, played a key role in chases. |
|
2022 |
Gujarat Titans |
Helped win matches with finishing skills, 9 crore deal. |
|
2023 |
Gujarat Titans |
High strike rate, key moments in close games. |
|
2024 |
Gujarat Titans |
Scored 224 runs in 10 successful chases. |
|
2025 |
Gujarat Titans |
Retained for ₹4 crore. |
Rahul Tewatia started his domestic career with Haryana in the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy. He debuted on December 6, 2013, against Karnataka at Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium. In his first match, he scored 17 runs in two innings. In February 2017, he played his first List A match for Haryana in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
In the 2023 season, Tewatia had a great performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 99 runs off 70 balls in a match against Delhi, his best score in the tournament. He also hit three half-centuries in three innings, making 237 runs at a strike rate of 162.32 and hitting 15 sixes.
On February 10, 2024, Tewatia scored his first century in first-class cricket during a Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand. He scored 144 runs off 212 balls, helping Haryana reach 509 runs in the first innings. Haryana won the match by 205 runs. Tewatia also took two wickets in the match. His post-match photo, with a mustache and batting cap like early 1900s players, went viral on social media.
Rahul Tewatia has achieved several remarkable records throughout his cricket career. Some of his key milestones include:
Rahul Tewatia comes from a family with different backgrounds. His father, Krishan Pal Tewatia, works as a lawyer in Faridabad. His mother, Prem Tewatia, takes care of the house. He has a sister named Ruma Tewatia.
His grandfather, Karanveer Tewatia, worked in farming and wrestling, hoping Rahul would follow in his footsteps. His uncle, Dharmbir Tewatia, a former national hockey player, also wished Rahul would play hockey.
Rahul got engaged to Ridhi Pannu on February 3, 2021, at The Oberoi in Gurgaon. They married on November 29, 2021. In September 2023, Rahul announced the birth of their baby girl on Instagram.
Rahul Tewatia has a net worth of around $4 million (Rs. 30 Crore INR).
He owns a house in Haryana, India, but there is little information about his cars.
In 2022, Tewatia expressed his disappointment on social media after he was left out of India's squad for the Ireland tour. He said, "Expectations were not met."
Rahul has many fans. In the 2024 Ranji Trophy, a retro image of him became popular on social media, reminding fans of cricketers like Javed Miandad and Manoj Prabhakar.
After an IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020, Tewatia received a signed shirt from Virat Kohli, the captain of the Indian team.
Rahul is also known as the "Ice Man" for his ability to finish matches under pressure, a nickname given by his fans. He has 415k followers on Instagram.
