KL Rahul has one verified international appearance at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium: the 31 January 2020 T20I against New Zealand. He scored 39 from 26 balls in a tied match that India won in the one-over eliminator, and also made one catch and two run-outs as wicketkeeper (Cricinfo scorecard).
That venue line should not be confused with Rahul’s much broader record against New Zealand. His strongest format split against the Black Caps is in ODIs, where the checked record through 4 November 2026 is 473 runs at 78.83. The Hnry Stadium sample itself is only one T20I, so the venue figure and the opponent figure answer different questions.
Key Takeaways
- Rahul’s Hnry Stadium batting record is 39 runs from one T20I innings at a strike rate of 150.00.
- His 31 January 2020 innings was part of a tied match; India won the one-over eliminator, not the regulation innings.
- Rahul’s separate New Zealand aggregates are 82 Test runs, 473 ODI runs and 322 T20I runs.
- India’s 27 October 2026 T20I at Hnry Stadium was checked through the current cutoff; Rahul did not appear in that match.
KL Rahul’s international career record by format
The career table below keeps Tests, ODIs and T20Is separate. It uses international batting records only, not first-class, List A, IPL or other domestic T20 figures. The career pages list Rahul’s international span as 2014 to 2026, while his T20I record ends in 2022 (Cricinfo player statistics; ODI Statsguru; T20I Statsguru).
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not out | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls faced | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 70 | 122 | 5 | 4,288 | 199 | 36.64 | 8,230 | 52.10 | 12 | 21 |
| ODI | 102 | 92 | 23 | 3,544 | 129* | 51.36 | 3,838 | 92.33 | 9 | 20 |
| T20I | 72 | 68 | 8 | 2,265 | 110* | 37.75 | 1,628 | 139.12 | 2 | 22 |
The averages follow the standard runs-per-dismissal method. Not-out innings therefore matter: the denominator is innings minus dismissals, not simply matches played. The checked sources do not provide a supported international bowling aggregate for this wicketkeeper-batter record, so bowling figures are not manufactured as zeros.
Rahul’s record against New Zealand
The opponent split is broader than the Wellington sample. It includes every checked international match against New Zealand, regardless of venue. The ODI line also includes the completed 4 November 2026 match at Auckland, in which Rahul finished 3 not out in India’s DLS win (Cricinfo scorecard).
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not out | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls faced | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 4 | 0 | 82 | 38 | 20.50 | 111 | 73.87 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 12 | 12 | 6 | 473 | 112* | 78.83 | 433 | 109.23 | 2 | 1 |
| T20I | 8 | 8 | 1 | 322 | 65 | 46.00 | 234 | 137.60 | 0 | 3 |
The T20I figure is independently visible in Cricinfo’s India–New Zealand head-to-head table: eight matches, 322 runs, a 65 best and a 46.00 average (Cricinfo head-to-head records). The 2020 New Zealand tour accounts for the Wellington appearance and four other T20I innings, but the opponent aggregate also includes matches in Dubai, Jaipur and Ranchi in 2021.
What is KL Rahul’s Hnry Stadium record?
Rahul’s verified Hnry Stadium record is one T20I innings: 39 from 26 balls, with no half-century or century. That gives him a venue average of 39.00 and a strike rate of 150.00. He did not bowl in the scorecard, while his wicketkeeping contribution was one catch and two run-outs.
| Format | Verified Rahul appearances | Innings | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls faced | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | No Test appearance verified | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ODI | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 39 | 39 | 39.00 | 26 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 |
The stadium has also been known as WestpacTrust Stadium, Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium. Cricinfo’s ground profile gives the current name as Hnry Stadium Wellington, a 1999 establishment date, a grass pitch and a listed capacity of 33,500 (Cricinfo ground profile). These are venue facts, not Basin Reserve records; Basin Reserve is a different Wellington ground and is excluded here.
KL Rahul’s match-by-match Hnry Stadium record
The complete venue match lists show why a simple “zero” would be misleading. India’s 2009 Wellington matches pre-date Rahul’s international debut. In 2019 and 2026, India played at the stadium but Rahul was not in the relevant scorecard. Only the 2020 T20I is a player appearance.
| Date | Format | Opponent | Match result | Rahul’s status | Rahul batting | Bowling / fielding | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2009 | T20I | New Zealand | New Zealand won by 5 wickets | No appearance; pre-debut | — | — | Scorecard |
| 6 Mar 2009 | ODI | New Zealand | No result | No appearance; pre-debut | — | — | Venue ODI list |
| 3 Feb 2019 | ODI | New Zealand | India won by 35 runs | No appearance | — | — | Scorecard |
| 6 Feb 2019 | T20I | New Zealand | New Zealand won by 80 runs | No appearance | — | — | Scorecard |
| 31 Jan 2020 | T20I | New Zealand | Tie; India won the one-over eliminator | Played | 39 (26), out | 1 catch, 2 run-outs | Scorecard |
| 27 Oct 2026 | T20I | New Zealand | India won by 6 wickets with 40 balls remaining | No appearance | — | — | Scorecard |
In the 2020 match, India made 165/8 and New Zealand matched the total at 165/7. Rahul’s 39 ended at 8.4 overs, and the scorecard records his involvement in Martin Guptill’s catch and the run-outs of Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner. India then won the one-over eliminator. The distinction matters because a tied regulation match is not the same as an ordinary India win (Cricinfo scorecard).
The latest Hnry Stadium T20I was different. India chased New Zealand’s 198/3 in 13.2 overs on 27 October 2026, and the India scorecard lists Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper without Rahul in the batting or did-not-bat sections. The BCCI’s official match page independently identifies Hnry Stadium and the 199/4 six-wicket win (BCCI match page; ICC report).
Reading the venue sample correctly
The 39 from 26 is a brisk single-innings contribution, but it is too small a sample for a broader claim about Rahul’s Wellington batting. It is more useful as a match-specific record: he scored at 150.00, kept wickets, and contributed three dismissals in a tied contest. His ODI average against New Zealand, by contrast, is based on 12 matches and six not-outs, so it has a different statistical base.
For readers tracking the next Wellington fixture, the separate New Zealand vs India second ODI time and venue guide covers the scheduled match information. It should not be read as evidence of Rahul’s selection or availability. For a different ground comparison, see KL Rahul’s Eden Park Auckland stats and the Hnry Stadium Wellington cricket records guide. Selection, playing XI and future performance are not inferred from a fixture listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has KL Rahul played at Hnry Stadium?
He has one verified international appearance at Hnry Stadium: the 31 January 2020 T20I against New Zealand. He scored 39 from 26 balls. The 2009 India matches pre-date his international debut, and the checked 2019 and 2026 India scorecards do not include him.
What is KL Rahul’s best score at Hnry Stadium?
His best and only verified venue score is 39, made from 26 balls in the 2020 T20I. His venue batting average is therefore 39.00, with a strike rate of 150.00.
Did India beat New Zealand in Rahul’s Wellington T20I?
The regulation match was tied at 165 each. India won the one-over eliminator, so the official result is recorded as a tie with India winning the eliminator rather than as a regulation India win.
What is Rahul’s ODI record against New Zealand?
Through the 4 November 2026 cutoff, the checked ODI split is 473 runs from 12 innings, with six not-outs, a highest score of 112 not out, an average of 78.83 and a strike rate of 109.23. It includes the cutoff-day Auckland ODI, where he made 3 not out.
What are Rahul’s T20I numbers against New Zealand?
Cricinfo’s head-to-head table records eight matches, eight innings, one not-out, 322 runs, a highest score of 65, an average of 46.00 and a strike rate of 137.60. He has three T20I fifties against New Zealand.
Is Hnry Stadium the same as Westpac Stadium?
Yes. Cricinfo’s ground profile lists WestpacTrust Stadium, Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium as former names for Hnry Stadium Wellington. The venue is distinct from Basin Reserve.
Sources
- Cricinfo KL Rahul player statistics, checked 4 November 2026.
- Statsguru KL Rahul ODI batting records, checked 4 November 2026.
- Statsguru KL Rahul T20I batting records, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo India–New Zealand T20 head-to-head records, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo Hnry Stadium ground profile, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo Hnry Stadium ODI match list, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo Hnry Stadium T20I match list, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo 27 February 2009 Wellington T20I scorecard, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo 31 January 2020 Wellington T20I scorecard, checked 4 November 2026.
- Cricinfo 27 October 2026 Wellington T20I scorecard, checked 4 November 2026.
- BCCI official 27 October 2026 match page, checked 4 November 2026.
- ICC report: India’s Wellington T20I chase, checked 4 November 2026.
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