Rahul Chopra
Emirati cricketer (born 1994)
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Rahul Chopra (born 7 November 1994) is an Emirati cricketer who plays for the United Arab Emirates cricket team.[1] He primarily plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman.
Born7 November 1994
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
National side
- United Arab Emirates (2024-present)
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| Born | 7 November 1994 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 108) | 28 February 2024 v Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 8 May 2025 v Scotland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 74) | 11 March 2024 v Scotland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 21 December 2024 v Kuwait | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-present | Dubai Capitals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Johannesburg Buffaloes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 21 May 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International career
In February 2024, Rahul Chopra was named in the UAE national squad for 2024–2026 Cricket World Cup League 2.[2] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Canada on 28 February 2024.[3] He scored his maiden ODI century against Scotland on 8 May 2025, making 101 at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen, Netherlands.[4]
Franchise career
He made his Twenty20 debut for Dubai Capitals against MI Emirates in 2024 International League T20 on 20 January 2024.[5]
