Indian cricketer
| Full Name Vaibhav Gopal Arora | Born December 14, 1997 | Age 27y 129d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Fast medium | Playing Role Bowler |
Vaibhav Arora: The Resilient Warrior of Indian Cricket
“From near-retirement to IPL glory—a tale of grit, swing, and triumph.”
BACKGROUND
- Early Struggles :
- Moved to Chandigarh to pursue cricket but faced setbacks:
- 2017 Road Accident : Collided with a vehicle outside PCA Stadium, sidelining him temporarily .
- U19 Snub : Selected thrice for Punjab U19 but never played a match .
- Turning Point : Relocated to Himachal Pradesh in 2017, reviving his career .
- Moved to Chandigarh to pursue cricket but faced setbacks:
DOMESTIC CAREER
- First-Class Debut (2019) :
- 9/105 against Saurashtra, dismissing Cheteshwar Pujara with a lethal inswinger .
- List A Debut (2021) :
- Became first bowler to take a hat-trick on List A debut 1.
- Key Performances :
- Consistent swing bowling in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, earning IPL recognition .
IPL CAREER
- 2021-2023 Journey :
- 2024 Breakthrough :
- KKR’s Title-Winning Hero :
- Took 9 wickets in IPL 2024 at economy 8.90 , excelling with the new ball .
- Swing Mastery : Troubled batters with his booming inswingers, becoming a death-over specialist .
- KKR’s Title-Winning Hero :
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
- Current Status :
- Yet to debut for India but on the radar after IPL heroics .
- Potential : Seen as a future contender for India’s white-ball teams due to his swing and adaptability .
Why Vaibhav Arora Inspires
- Resilience : Overcame career-threatening setbacks to become an IPL champion .
- Skill : Combines raw pace with unplayable inswing , making him a nightmare for batters .
- Underdog Story : From Himachal Pradesh’s ranks to KKR’s star bowler—a blueprint for perseverance .
“Vaibhav Arora: Where grit meets swing—India’s next swing sensation is here!” 🔥🏏
Vaibhav Arora Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 28 | 44 | 4116 | 2303 | 95 | 6/48 | 9/105 | 24.24 | 3.35 | 43.3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 22 | 22 | 1029 | 882 | 36 | 5/43 | 5/43 | 24.50 | 5.14 | 28.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 57 | 57 | 1168 | 1625 | 58 | 3/16 | 3/16 | 28.01 | 8.34 | 20.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 28 | 33 | 11 | 243 | 40 | 11.04 | 417 | 58.27 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 22 | 14 | 4 | 111 | 28 | 11.10 | 135 | 82.22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| T20s | 57 | 16 | 10 | 27 | 11 | 4.50 | 47 | 57.44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
Vaibhav Arora T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 27 | 27 | 536 | 826 | 28 | 3/27 | 3/27 | 29.50 | 9.24 | 19.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 27 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2* | 3.00 | 23 | 39.13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
ebut/Last Matches of Vaibhav Arora
FC Matches
Debut
Himachal vs Saurashtra at Dharamsala – December 09 – 11, 2019
Last
Hyderabad vs Himachal at Hyderabad – January 23 – 26, 2025
List A Matches
Debut
Maharashtra vs Himachal at Jaipur – February 21, 2021
Last
Andhra vs Himachal at Mumbai – January 05, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
Himachal vs Chhattisgarh at Vadodara – January 10, 2021
Last
GT vs KKR at Eden Gardens – April 21, 2025
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