Rahul Tewatia IPL Stats, Runs and Wickets
Rahul Tewatia has built his IPL reputation as a pressure player and lower-order finisher. The left-handed batter and leg-spin all-rounder made his IPL debut in 2014 and has represented Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils/Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans during his career.
Tewatia's career changed dramatically in 2020 when he produced one of the most famous comeback innings in IPL history for Rajasthan Royals against Kings XI Punjab. After initially struggling for timing, he hit five sixes in one Sheldon Cottrell over and helped Rajasthan complete a record chase. Since joining Gujarat Titans in 2022, he has developed into a specialist finisher, regularly batting in the final overs and closing tight chases.
Through the end of the 2026 IPL season, Tewatia has played 124 matches, scored 1,302 runs and taken 32 wickets. His career strike rate stands at 138.07, while his best IPL score is 68. With the ball, his best figures are 3/18.
Rahul Tewatia IPL Career Summary
| Stat | Rahul Tewatia IPL Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 124 |
| Runs | 1,302 |
| Batting Average | 23.67 |
| Strike Rate | 138.07 |
| 50s | 2 |
| Highest Score | 68 |
| Wickets | 32 |
| Bowling Average | 34.72 |
| Economy Rate | 7.91 |
Tewatia has usually batted in the middle or lower order, so his career numbers are shaped by short, high-pressure innings rather than long stays at the crease. He has remained not out 37 times, which reflects his regular role as a finisher.
Rahul Tewatia IPL Stats Season by Season
| Season | Team | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rajasthan Royals | 3 | 16 | 123.08 | 2 |
| 2015 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | 3 | 19 | 172.73 | 3 |
| 2018 | Delhi Daredevils | 8 | 50 | 116.28 | 6 |
| 2019 | Delhi Capitals | 5 | 26 | 118.18 | 2 |
| 2020 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 255 | 139.34 | 10 |
| 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 155 | 105.44 | 8 |
| 2022 | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 217 | 147.62 | 0 |
| 2023 | Gujarat Titans | 17 | 87 | 152.63 | 0 |
| 2024 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 188 | 145.74 | 0 |
| 2025 | Gujarat Titans | 15 | 99 | 167.80 | 0 |
| 2026 | Gujarat Titans | 16 | 190 | 143.94 | 0 |
| Total | 124 | 1,302 | 138.07 | 32 |
Tewatia's most productive batting season came in 2020, when he scored 255 runs and also took 10 wickets for Rajasthan Royals. That season turned him from a useful all-rounder into a widely recognized IPL match-winner.
From 2022 onward, Gujarat Titans largely used him as a batting finisher rather than a regular bowler. He did not take a wicket in any season from 2022 through 2026, and his value came primarily through late-innings acceleration and calmness in chases.
Rahul Tewatia's Most Famous IPL Innings
53 vs Kings XI Punjab – Sharjah, 2020
This remains the innings most closely associated with Tewatia's IPL career. Rajasthan Royals were chasing 224, and Tewatia had struggled badly at the start, reaching only 17 from 23 balls.
Everything changed in the 18th over when he hit five sixes off Sheldon Cottrell. Tewatia eventually scored 53, and Rajasthan completed what was then the highest successful chase in IPL history.
43* vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Mumbai, 2022
Tewatia produced one of his best finishing performances for Gujarat Titans against RCB in 2022.
He made an unbeaten 43 from 25 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, and shared an unbroken partnership with David Miller. Gujarat chased 171 with three balls remaining, and Tewatia was named Player of the Match.
13* vs Punjab Kings – Mumbai, 2022
The score was small, but the finish became one of the most memorable moments of Tewatia's career.
Gujarat Titans needed 12 runs from the final two balls against Punjab Kings. Tewatia hit Odean Smith for consecutive sixes to complete a dramatic chase of 190. Only a very small number of players in IPL history have won a match by hitting sixes from the final two deliveries with 12 needed.
36* vs Punjab Kings – Mullanpur, 2024
Tewatia once again delivered against Punjab Kings in 2024. Gujarat were chasing 143 but lost wickets regularly and needed a composed finish.
Tewatia struck 36 not out from 18 balls with seven fours, guiding Gujarat to a three-wicket win. He stayed until the end and hit the winning boundary from the first ball of the final over.
68 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Dharamsala, 2026
Tewatia recorded the highest score of his IPL career during the 2026 season, making 68 from 43 balls against RCB.
The innings included eight fours and four sixes and became his second IPL fifty. It also lifted his career-best score beyond the 53 he had made during his famous 2020 knock.
Rahul Tewatia IPL Records and Highlights
1,300-Plus IPL Runs
Tewatia has scored 1,302 runs from 124 matches through the completion of the 2026 season.
His overall strike rate of 138.07 is especially relevant because much of his batting has come in high-pressure situations during the last five overs.
Famous Five Sixes in One Over
Tewatia's five sixes off Sheldon Cottrell in 2020 remain one of the most memorable overs in IPL history.
He transformed from 17 off 23 balls to 47 off 29 during that over and completely changed the momentum of Rajasthan's chase.
Two Sixes From the Final Two Balls
Against Punjab Kings in 2022, Gujarat needed 12 from the final two deliveries.
Tewatia hit both balls for six, joining a very rare group of IPL batters to win a match from that exact equation.
IPL Champion With Gujarat Titans
Tewatia was part of the Gujarat Titans team that won the IPL title in 2022, their debut season.
He scored 217 runs at a strike rate of 147.62 during the campaign and played several important finishing roles before Gujarat defeated Rajasthan Royals in the final.
32 IPL Wickets
Although Tewatia is now known mainly as a finisher, he has also taken 32 IPL wickets with his leg-spin.
His best bowling figures are 3/18, while his career economy rate is 7.91. Most of his bowling impact came before joining Gujarat Titans.
Best Batting Season in 2020
Tewatia's most productive season with the bat remains 2020.
He scored 255 runs at an average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 139.34, while also taking 10 wickets. It remains the clearest example of his value as a genuine all-rounder rather than only a specialist finisher.
Career-Best 68 in 2026
Tewatia reached a new personal high in 2026 with 68 against RCB.
He finished the season with 190 runs from 16 matches and recorded the second fifty of his IPL career.
Finishing Role With Gujarat Titans
Since joining Gujarat Titans, Tewatia has regularly been used near the end of the innings rather than as a top-order batter.
His seasons with GT have included several high strike rates, including 147.62 in 2022, 152.63 in 2023 and 167.80 in 2025.
FAQs
How many runs has Rahul Tewatia scored in the IPL?
Rahul Tewatia has scored 1,302 runs in 124 IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season. His career strike rate is 138.07.
What is Rahul Tewatia's highest IPL score?
Tewatia's highest IPL score is 68, made against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2026 season.
How many wickets has Rahul Tewatia taken in the IPL?
Rahul Tewatia has taken 32 IPL wickets at a bowling average of 34.72 and an economy rate of 7.91. His best figures are 3/18.
Why is Rahul Tewatia famous in the IPL?
Tewatia is best known for his finishing ability under pressure. His most famous moments include hitting five sixes in one Sheldon Cottrell over in 2020 and hitting consecutive sixes from the final two balls to beat Punjab Kings in 2022.
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