Rahul Tewatia Cricket Player Profile

Rahul Tewatia is a professional Cricket player representing India. Born on 1993-05-20 , they operate primarily as a All-Rounder on the field. Over the course of their career, Rahul Tewatia has featured for India, Gujarat Titans, Haryana, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, DY Patil Group A different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a All-Rounder, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Rahul Tewatia is an Indian all-rounder who represents Haryana in domestic cricket and Gujarat Titans in the Indian T20 League. He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm leg-spin. Known for his lower-order hitting as well as his spin bowling, he drew widespread attention in 2020 with a series of sixes that helped Rajasthan Royals complete a record chase at the time.

Profile

Tewatia made his first-class debut for Haryana against Karnataka during the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy, on 6 December 2013. He later made his List A debut for Haryana in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy, on 25 February 2017.

In February 2021, Tewatia received his maiden call-up to India's T20I squad for the home series against England. He has not made an international debut, according to the sources provided.

IPL Career

Tewatia made his Indian T20 League debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2014. He later played for Kings XI Punjab in 2017 and Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2019, before returning to Rajasthan Royals in 2020.

In 2018, Delhi Daredevils bought him at auction for INR 3 crore. Rajasthan Royals acquired him in a trade before the 2020 season.

On 27 September 2020, he hit five sixes in an over off Sheldon Cottrell and scored 53 from 31 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased 224 against Kings XI Punjab, then the highest successful chase in the league.

Gujarat Titans bought Tewatia at the 2022 auction. On 8 April 2022, he hit sixes off the last two balls to help his team beat Punjab Kings.

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Records

In 2019, he took four catches in an Indian T20 League innings, equalling the record for most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in an innings.

On 27 September 2020, he equalled the Indian T20 League record for most sixes in an over, hitting five against Sheldon Cottrell.

In 2020, Rajasthan Royals' successful chase of 224 became the highest in Indian T20 League history at the time.

FAQs

What is Rahul Tewatia's role and playing style?

He is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm leg-spin.

Which teams has Rahul Tewatia represented in the Indian T20 League?

He has played for Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans.

What was Rahul Tewatia's notable performance in 2020?

He scored 53 from 31 balls and hit five sixes in an over during Rajasthan Royals' chase of 224 against Kings XI Punjab.

Has Rahul Tewatia played international cricket?

He was named in India's T20I squad for the England series in February 2021, but the sources provided do not show an international appearance.