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Rishabh Pant

Full Name Rishabh Rajendra Pant	Born October 04, 1997, Haridwar, Uttarakhand	Age 27y 193d
Batting Style Left hand Bat	Fielding Position Wicketkeeper	Playing Role Wicketkeeper Batter

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Rishabh Pant player profile

A match-turning, swashbuckling batter-keeper in the Adam Gilchrist mould, Rishabh Pant has had a starring role in more than a handful of India’s biggest Test matches in his first few years in the team.

His first Test century came in his third match, on the 2018 tour of England, when he made 114 from No. 7 when up against a target of 464 that he made look almost gettable at points when he was at the crease. Early the following year he produced 159 off 189 balls in India’s total of 622 in Sydney, which sealed their first series win in Australia. An encore followed early in 2021, when he made 97 off just 118 at the SCG, helping wrest a draw off Starc, Cummins, Lyon and Hazlewood when India were staring down the barrel.

Pant’s finest batting hour came in the classic that followed in Brisbane: an unbeaten 89 to steer a veritable India third XI home in a tall chase, and to their second series win down under in two visits. The whitewash of England at home that followed brought another two centuries for him, and in Cape Town at the start of 2022, he made an almost ludicrous 100 off 139 in an India total where the next highest score was 29. Later that year, he set India up with a breakneck 146 in the first innings of the postponed last Test of their tour of England from 2021 – only for England to outgun them in a berserker fourth-innings chase.

In December 2022, Pant was seriously injured in a horrific car crash but he returned to the game 15 months later, in the 2024 IPL, leaner and more fit, his attacking fervour undiminished.

It is a mark of Pant’s no-fear, no-brakes batting that in his first four years in the game, he had as many scores between 90 and 100 in Tests as he did hundreds. It is the only way he has known: a year after making his Ranji Trophy debut at 18 in 2015, he scored a triple-hundred against Maharashtra, followed by two blistering centuries in a game against Jharkhand a month on – one of them ending in 135 off 67 balls.

With Test stats like his, Pant’s numbers in T20 – over 3000 runs in eight seasons for Delhi Capitals, at a strike rate of close to 150 – don’t seem especially remarkable, but he has been a force for the Delhi side, their all-time top-scorer, and was appointed captain in 2021. He was bought at auction by the franchise the day he made a hundred in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup, which took India into the semi-finals of that tournament.

Rishabh Pant IPL factfile

The expertise that the IPL demands and the skill set that Rishabh Pant posses are absolutely in synchronization. If ever the definition of an ideal T20 batsman would be written, Rishabh Pant would tick most of the aspects. He is a ferocious hitter of the cricket ball wide a wide array of shots and can clear the boundary ropes with ridiculous ease. The scoops, the paddles, the flicks, you name it and this bloke has every shot in his repertoire.

Rishabh Pant’s IPL journey epitomizes the league’s mantra: ‘where talent meets opportunity.’ Picked by Delhi Daredevils for 1.9 Crores in 2016, his debut season was underwhelming but 2017 marked his arrival with a breakthrough performance. Confidence soared, sparking talks of an India call-up for the 2017 Champions Trophy. However, tragedy struck days before his team’s opener as his father passed away. Battling grief, Pant returned to nearly guide his team home single-handedly and later smashed a blistering 97 against Gujarat Lions, finishing with 366 runs. His resilience and explosive batting showcased his potential, announcing him as a rising star. Life tested him, but Pant responded with courage, blending grit and skill to cement his place in the IPL spotlight.

Rishabh was retained for the third season and he proved to be Delhi’s only shining light in otherwise a pretty dark campaign. Throughout the season, Pant was responsible for demolishing the morale of the bowlers. His innings of 125 against SRH was one for the ages. The manner in which he took world-class Bhuvneshwar apart was a testimony to his grand stature as a T20 batsman. He will churn out for Delhi Capitals this year with an immense amount of international experience under his belt. And he would very well know a stellar season can fetch him a ticket to England for the World Cup.

In 2021, Pant was chosen as captain for Delhi Capitals as their usual skipper Shreyas Iyer was out due to a shoulder injury. He continued to retain the captaincy even after Iyer returned for the second half of the IPL. He captained Delhi for the next couple of seasons in the IPL as well, but DC failed to make it to the playoffs consistently. Pant was retained by Delhi despite him not being able to play in IPL 2023. Ahead of the 2025 auctions, he was released by Delhi Capitals and he became the most expensive player at 27 crores when he was picked by Lucknow Super Giants.

Rishabh Pant Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	43	75	5	2948	159*	42.11	4004	73.62	6	15	320	73	149	15
ODIs	31	27	1	871	125*	33.50	820	106.21	1	5	91	26	27	1
T20Is	76	66	14	1209	65*	23.25	950	127.26	0	3	111	44	40	11
FC	69	115	8	4886	308	45.66	6012	81.27	11	24	525	156	228	22
List A	67	61	5	1789	135	31.94	1713	104.43	2	11	184	58	70	11
T20s	209	197	33	5125	128*	31.25	3561	143.92	2	26	468	233	135	36

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	43	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
ODIs	31	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20Is	76	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	69	1	12	9	1	1/9	1/9	9.00	4.50	12.0	0	0	0
List A	67	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20s	209	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

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Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	2 teams	118	116	17	3387	128*	34.21	2304	147.00	1	19	304	159	79	23

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Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	118	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Debut/Last Matches of Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Test Matches

Debut

England vs India at Nottingham – August 18 – 22, 2018

Last

Australia vs India at Sydney – January 03 – 05, 2025

ODI Matches

Debut

India vs West Indies at Guwahati – October 21, 2018

Last

T20 International Matches

Debut

India vs England at Bengaluru – February 01, 2017

Last

FC Matches

Debut

Bengal vs Delhi at Delhi – October 22 – 25, 2015

Last

Delhi vs Saurashtra at Saurashtra – January 23 – 24, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Jharkhand at Bengaluru – December 23, 2015

Last

Sri Lanka vs India at Colombo (RPS) – August 07, 2024

T20 Matches

Debut

Guj Lions vs Daredevils at Delhi – April 27, 2016

Last

LSG vs CSK at Lucknow – April 14, 2025

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Travis Head

Full Name Travis Michael Head	Born December 29, 1993, Adelaide, South Australia	Age 31y 106d
Batting Style Left hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Fielding Position Wicketkeeper
Playing Role Top order Batter		Nationality Australia

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Since Michael Hussey’s retirement, Australia have struggled to find a reliable middle order batsman who can both anchor and finish an innings. A few players have auditioned for the spot, some achieving brief success, but none have maintained consistency over a longer duration. Travis Head is expected to take on that role, and many believe he can become one of the country’s finest middle-order batsmen in limited-overs cricket. His rise to international fame came during the 2015-16 BBL season when he smashed a century to lead the Adelaide Strikers to a stunning victory against the Sydney Sixers. Within weeks, he earned his international debut, getting selected for the T20I series against India at home.

Since his First-class debut in 2011, Head has established himself as a prominent name in the Australian domestic circuit. A graceful stroke maker with immense power, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to pace an innings effectively. Head scored heavily in the Sheffield Shield and Matador Cup, earning the selectors’ attention. Though always on their radar, he secured his breakthrough with a brilliant century in the 2015-16 BBL season. Since then, he has continued to excel, facing few setbacks along the way. His off-spin has added value, often disrupting batsmen’s rhythm, while his fielding prowess has made him a well-rounded asset for white-ball cricket.

But the ball tampering saga opened the doors of Test cricket for the southpaw. He was picked for the tour to the UAE and featured in the couple of Tests. He started off with a duck in his maiden innings but got things back on track in the second innings by scoring a fifty and also playing a pivotal role in ensuring Australia drew that Test in Dubai.

The following Test series was against India and Head started off with a classy fifty in the first Test at Adelaide. But despite getting off to starts in every knock in that series, Head could muster only two fifties. Then Sri Lanka toured down under and Head came to the party with scores of 84, 161 and 59* in the series to ensure he booked a berth in the middle order for Ashes 2019. He continued to be a regular member of Australia across formats and consolidated his place with good performances.

He had a breakout home Ashes series in 2021-22, scoring 357 runs, including two centuries, and was adjudged the Player of the Series. He was also instrumental in Australia’s World Test Championship win over India. His 163 complemented by Steve Smith’s 121 setup a massive 209-run victory for Australia at The Oval.

Aaron Finch’s retirement opened up a spot at the top of the order, and Travis Head seized another opportunity. He solidified his position with strong performances and earned a place in Australia’s squad for the 2023 World Cup as an opener.However, an injury he sustained in a series against South Africa just before the tournament put his participation in jeopardy. Head remained in Australia’s squad despite the injury and missed large parts of it. However, he had a profound impact once he returned to the XI in the latter stages and played an instrumental role in Australia’s 6th World Cup triumph.

Since his First-class debut in 2011, Head has been a standout name in the Australian domestic circuit. A graceful stroke maker with immense power, he has consistently showcased his ability to pace an innings effectively. Head dominated the Sheffield Shield and Matador Cup, piling up runs across seasons to catch the selectors’ attention. Though he was always on their radar, he sealed his breakthrough with a stunning century during the 2015-16 BBL season. Since then, he has rarely looked back, continuing to deliver strong performances. His off-spin, acknowledged as more than handy, has frequently disrupted batsmen’s rhythm, earning him the role of Australia’s fifth bowler. Reliability has been established by him in this department. Additionally, his fielding excellence has been recognized, making him a complete package for white-ball cricket.

IPL Through the Years

In the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Travis Head was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. He had largely forgettable seasons, playing just 10 times across two seasons and getting a solitary fifty in those times. Head was released after 2017 and wasn’t in the reckoning for the IPL for many years. He gained some renewed interest post his 2023 World Cup final heroics, and he was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2024, he formed a lethal combination with Abhishek Sharma. They gave their franchise attacking starts as the duo once chased down a target of 167 against LSG in under 10 overs. Head also scored a quickfire hundred in a game against RCB where his franchise amassed the highest team total ever in IPL – 287. He was retained by the franchise ahead of the 2025 IPL Auctions.

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Travis Head Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	56	93	6	3719	175	42.74	5472	67.96	9	18	453	32	32
ODIs	73	70	7	2767	154*	43.92	2638	104.89	6	17	315	67	17
T20Is	38	37	4	1093	91	33.12	681	160.49	0	5	114	53	8
FC	169	300	18	11375	223	40.33	17923	63.46	24	62	1477	74	83
List A	146	142	11	5815	230	44.38	5552	104.73	15	29	647	138	42
T20s	152	148	17	4150	102	31.67	2766	150.03	2	25	388	197	41

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w
Tests	56	37	855	515	15	4/10	4/10	34.33	3.61	57.0	1
ODIs	73	40	1125	1067	24	4/28	4/28	44.45	5.69	46.8	1
T20Is	38	4	36	56	1	1/16	1/16	56.00	9.33	36.0	0
FC	169	156	6479	4095	69	4/10	4/10	59.34	3.79	93.8	1
List A	146	70	1890	1870	36	4/28	4/28	51.94	5.93	52.5	1
T20s	152	45	455	659	22	3/16	3/16	29.95	8.69	20.6	0

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Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
IPL	2 teams	31	31	4	986	102	36.51	559	176.38	1	7	106	49	4
Major League Cricket	WSF	9	9	2	336	77*	48.00	194	173.19	0	5	40	18	2
Big Bash League	AS	57	55	5	1394	101*	27.88	1069	130.40	1	8	99	61	18
Vitality Blast	3 teams	17	16	2	341	40	24.35	263	129.65	0	0	29	16	9

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	31	6	58	113	2	2/30	2/30	56.50	11.68	29.0	0	0	0
Major League Cricket	WSF	9	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Big Bash League	AS	57	32	342	459	18	3/16	3/16	25.50	8.05	19.0	0	0	0
Vitality Blast	3 teams	17	3	19	31	1	1/20	1/20	31.00	9.78	19.0	0	0	0

Career Information

T20

debut

vs India, Jan 26 at 2016 at Adelaide Oval

Last T20

vs England, Sep 15 at 2024 at Emirates Old Trafford

Test

debut

vs Pakistan, Oct 07 at 2018 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Last Test

vs Sri Lanka, Feb 06 at 2025 at Galle International Stadium

Odi

debut

vs West Indies, Jun 13 at 2016 at Warner Park

Last Odi

vs India, Mar 04 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Ipl

debut

vs Mumbai Indians, Apr 20 at 2016 at Wankhede Stadium

Last Ipl

vs Punjab Kings, Apr 12 at 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

FC Matches

Debut

Victoria vs South Aust at Adelaide – February 02 – 05, 2012

Last

Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle – February 06 – 09, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

NSW vs South Aust at Sydney – February 14, 2013

Last

Australia vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 04, 2025

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Ajinkya Rahane

Full Name Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane	Born June 06, 1988, Ashwi-KD, Maharashtra	Age 36y 313d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium	Playing Role Top order Batter

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A dressing room full of tattooed arms, gelled hair, peroxide highlights and dabbing twenty-somethings defines the post-Tendulkar era of Indian cricket. Amidst all the glitter and spunk of the youthful Indian dressing room, a quiet young man of short stature was the unlikely outcast.

From the Dombivli suburb of Mumbai, Ajinkya Rahane was born to middle-class parents, who fully supported his passion for cricket. Due to lack of resources, Rahane had his initiation on a matted wicket in Dombivli, and started to to train with Pravin Amre at the age of 17. Rahane, the squeaky clean kid, took to cricket as if it were a religion and rose through the ranks of junior cricket and into the Ranji fold. In Ranji Trophy too, he excelled and, plundering 1089 runs in his second season and started to knock on the selectors’ doors. However, the great Indian batting order had no space for the young cricketer, and Rahane continued to cruise through Ranji seasons, rupturing old records and churning out centuries day in and day out.

Rahane’s came out on top in his first encounter with international bowlers, easing his way to a 172 in a Duleep Trophy encounter against the likes of England internationals like Liam Plunkett and Graham Onions. Rahane then delivered a critical performance of undeniable prowess when he hammered two hundreds in the emerging players’ tournament in Australia, proving his worth in adverse conditions, and reminded observers of the game of another teen-aged Mumbaikar, with a similarly punchy technique, who had taken a special liking to Australian pitches in 1992…

After his peerless performance in Australia, he was well and truly in the national reckoning. It couldn’t have been timed better; in August 2011, the Indian limited overs side found itself in desperate circumstances after conceding the Test series 0-4 in England. With several players undergoing lack of form and ailing from injuries, Rahane was flown in for the T20Is against England. He responded immediately as a stand-in opener with a fluent 61 on T20I debut and 40 on ODI debut, showing that adaptability was definitely a virtue that he could be entrusted with. A compact technique was the call of the hour and he definitely had the skills to encounter the late movement, as opposed to several of his technically-inferior compatriots. However, he soon started a bench-warming spree that would last a few months after the regulars returned for the home season.

Following the retirement of stalwarts like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, the Indian selectors started the process of blooding the youngsters for the big stage. After a year in and out of the team, and 16 months on the bench, an injury to Shikhar Dhawan finally got Rahane the most desirable piece of attire in Indian cricket – Test cap number 278.

After a poor outing on Test debut, Rahane marked the beginning becoming India’s most versatile and most needed player – their saviour in foreign conditions. On Boxing Day 2013, walked into Kingsmead at 199-4. Amidst a late-order collapse, he batted with the tail to end up on 51*, having countered a fiery Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander on a tricky surface to stretch the first-innings total to 334. In the second innings, with India reeling at 71-4, still trailing by 95 runs, Rahane scored a fluent 96 in a lone effort to rescue his team and emancipate them from their drought of away victories. He ensured that South Africa batted again, but only managed to stretch the lead to 58. India went on to lose the match, and the series, but they had unearthed a gem of an overseas player.

His technical nous, balance at the crease, and his compact technique were exemplary as he effortlessly checked his drives and played late without the wristy bottom-hand drive – a virtue lacking in most subcontinental batsmen of the generation. He had a pronounced forward movement and a front-on stance which was instrumental in making him a good short ball player – another skill most of his compatriots lacked.

Ajinkya Rahane emerged as India’s most accomplished batsman overseas during the 2013/14 season, alongside Murali Vijay. After missing out in Durban, he scored his maiden century in Wellington on a challenging seaming track. At Lord’s, Rahane played a pivotal role in India’s first victory at the venue in 28 years, crafting a composed 103 and etching his name on the honours board. His technical brilliance shone through as he weathered England’s storm in the last three Tests, standing firm amidst adversity. Later that year, Rahane delivered a masterful 147 on a bouncy MCG pitch during the Boxing Day Test against Australia, forging a monumental 262-run partnership with Virat Kohli. This innings followed an impressive 81 on a testing Gabba surface. Through his consistency and resilience, Rahane cemented his reputation as the rock of India’s middle order, excelling under pressure in diverse conditions worldwide.

After his hundred at Kingston in August 2016, Rahane now had a hundred in every Test-playing nation he had played in, except South Africa where he had a 96, and Bangladesh where he had a 98. However, despite being having an unrivaled away record relative to his peers, Rahane had a surprisingly poor record at home. He put all the naysayers to rest by stroking his way to two hundreds in the Delhi Test against South Africa in 2015, wrapping up a dominating win in the series against the Proteas.

Despite being a key figure in India’s Test lineup, Ajinkya Rahane faced inconsistency in ODIs. His determination earned him a spot in the 2015 World Cup, where he played a match-winning 79 against South Africa, securing India’s maiden World Cup victory over the Proteas. However, his ODI career hit a roadblock later that year when he was dropped due to a high dot-ball percentage, paving his transition into a Test specialist role. Even with limited chances, Rahane excelled as an injury replacement, topping India’s run charts during the 2017 ODI series in the West Indies. Yet, Rohit Sharma’s return and the established opening pair of Dhawan and Rohit left little room for him. Despite sporadic opportunities, Rahane’s adaptability and grit ensured impactful performances whenever called upon, reinforcing his reputation as a dependable match-winner under pressure, ready to deliver when it mattered most.

Rahane saw a bit of a dip in form during the Ranji Trophy season of 2017/18, as Mumbai uncharacteristically failed to get past the quarter-final stages, scoring his first duck in Ranji cricket since 2008. His run of poor form lasted alarmingly long as he failed to make any significant contribution in the home series against a scarcely competent Sri Lankan bowling line-up. After a barren run which saw him go 15 Tests without a ton, Rahane was dropped from the Indian team after the away series in South Africa in 2022.

IPL through the years

In the initial years, Ajinkya Rahane played for his native franchise, the Mumbai Indians. As he was a rookie uncapped player at that point, not many opportunities arrived and it was not until his shift to Rajasthan Royals that Rahane started to show consistency in the IPL. A steady opener who can find the gaps in the Powerplay and consolidate thereafter, he became one of the vital cogs around which the Royals batting revolved. The 2012 season was his breakthrough year in the tournament, amassing over 550 runs at a healthy strike rate, including his maiden IPL century. In fact, the years 2012-16 saw Rahane cementing his position as one of the most consistent performers in the tournament’s history.

The 2017 season saw him struggle throughout the tournament, resulting in his worst-ever tally since 2014 as a senior cricketer. The story was pretty similar in 2018 too, with the burden of captaincy further proving difficult for Rahane to handle. He opened the innings for a major part of the tournament but with his form a concern, he even shifted to number three to allow the more aggressive Rahul Tripathi to partner Jos Buttler at the top. As time went by, Rahane’s IPL career too came towards a grinding halt, but being a champion player, he resurrected his batting style during the 2023 tournament after being a surprise pick by the Chennai Super Kings.

Scoring 326 runs at a strike rate of 172.48, Ajinkya Rahane played a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings’ 5th IPL title. However, a subdued performance the following season saw him dropped ahead of the 2025 auctions. For many, it might have signaled the end, but Rahane bounced back, leading Mumbai to victory in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Leading from the front, he amassed 469 runs, proving his mettle and silencing critics. His stellar performances caught Kolkata Knight Riders’ attention, who took a chance on him in the 2025 auctions. Backed by his recent form, KKR named him captain for the season, reaffirming Rahane’s enduring class and leadership. Despite challenges, Rahane showcased resilience, using setbacks as stepping stones to revive his career, proving he still had much to offer in cricket’s dynamic landscape.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Impact on His IPL Team

Leadership and Team Contribution: Rahane is a natural leader. He has led Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past. He is calm, composed and knows how to handle pressure. With KKR looking for a steady hand, he is expected to be their captain in IPL 2025.
Role in High-Pressure Matches: Rahane has played some fantastic innings under pressure. His 98 in IPL 2012, his stunning century in the same season, and his 2023 performances for CSK showed that he can deliver when it matters most. In 2019, he was RR’s highest run-scorer.

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Ajinkya Rahane Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	85	144	12	5077	188	38.46	10256	49.50	12	26	578	35	102
ODIs	90	87	3	2962	111	35.26	3767	78.63	3	24	293	33	48
T20Is	20	20	2	375	61	20.83	331	113.29	0	1	32	6	16
FC	201	340	30	14000	265*	45.16	26309	53.21	41	59	1687	99	220
List A	192	187	15	6853	187	39.84	–	–	10	49	–	–	90
T20s	277	261	25	7056	105*	29.89	5663	124.59	2	50	711	173	119

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	85	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
ODIs	90	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20Is	20	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	201	9	108	75	0	–	–	–	4.16	–	0	0	0
List A	192	2	42	43	3	2/36	2/36	14.33	6.14	14.0	0	0	0
T20s	277	1	6	5	1	1/5	1/5	5.00	5.00	6.0	0	0	0

Ajinkya Rahane T20 Stats

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Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	6 teams	191	177	18	4846	105*	30.47	3893	124.47	2	32	496	116	74	0
Champions League	RR	6	6	1	288	70	57.60	242	119.00	0	4	27	7	0	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	6 teams	191	1	6	5	1	1/5	1/5	5.00	5.00	6.0	0	0	0
Champions League	RR	6	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Debut/Last Matches of Ajinkya Rahane

Test Matches

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Debut

India vs Australia at Delhi – March 22 – 24, 2013

Last

West Indies vs India at Port of Spain – July 20 – 24, 2023

ODI Matches

Debut

England vs India at Chester-le-Street – September 03, 2011

Last

South Africa vs India at Centurion – February 16, 2018

T20 International Matches

Debut

England vs India at Manchester – August 31, 2011

Last

West Indies vs India at Lauderhill – August 28, 2016

FC Matches

Debut

Mumbai vs Karachi Urba at Karachi – September 08 – 11, 2007

Last

Vidarbha vs Mumbai at Nagpur – February 17 – 21, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Mumbai at Delhi – March 18, 2007

Last

Somerset vs Leics at Taunton – August 18, 2024

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede – April 03, 2007

Last

CSK vs KKR at Chennai – April 11, 2025

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Phil Salt

Aggressive and consistent at the top of the order, Phil Salt is the kind of batter that can take the game away from the opposition very early.

Full Name Philip Dean Salt	Born August 28, 1996, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	Age 28y 222d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Fielding Position Wicketkeeper
Playing Role Wicketkeeper Batter	Education Reeds School, Surrey	Nationality England

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Phil Salt’s fearless ball-striking at the top of the Sussex order earned him attention from across the global T20 circuit. Consequently , he received a maiden England call-up in 2019. However , he was made to wait until 2021 for his debut. During this time , he performed a passable impression of Jason Roy in the Covid-hit ODI series against Pakistan.

Born in Wales but raised in Barbados, Salt’s interests quickly switched from football to cricket. Initially , he had watched Manchester City home and away while growing up. However , the move to the Caribbean inspired a desire to play cricket, and more importantly , to play it aggressively. Subsequently , he won a scholarship to play cricket at Reed School in Surrey, from where he was recommended to Keith Medlycott and eventually joined their academy. He made his first-team debut in August 2015, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he really broke through.

Salt smashed two Championship hundreds from the top of the order – including 148 off 138 balls against Derbyshire – and additionally , a strike-rate of 172 in the Blast helped Sussex to the Blast final. Unfortunately , they might well have won, but for his calamitous run-out in the second over. Meanwhile , he was talent-spotted by Lahore Qalandars, who invited him to play in the Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy – a Champions League-lite. However , Islamabad United swooped to sign him in the PSL draft instead.

2019 brought two more Championship hundreds, but once again , it was against the white ball that he impressed the most, smashing a ton in the One-Day Cup and finishing as Sussex’s leading run-scorer in the Blast. Later , he answered a phone call from the Barbados Tridents from a Miami beach in October, and soon after , was flying into Trinidad to play in the CPL final. Although he made a duck, he lifted the trophy regardless. In addition , he became a regular member of Adelaide Strikers’ BBL squad, playing under his Sussex coach Jason Gillespie.

The following summer might well have brought him an England debut after he smashed a 58-ball hundred against Ireland in a warm-up game at the Ageas Bowl. However , they stuck with their tried-and-tested openers, and as a result , he returned to Sussex for the rest of the season. During the winter , a stint away with Adelaide and Islamabad brought him limited success because teams worked out his vulnerability against legspin. When he returned to the UK, a freak cycling accident ruled him out of the early rounds of the Championship season.2021 came to an end without him playing a single red-ball game and coincided with a move that felt like a homecoming: after spending midsummer playing for Manchester Originals in the Hundred, he signed a three-year deal with Lancashire as a replacement for Alex Davies.

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Salt’s first stint in the TATA IPL came in the 2023 season, when he represented Delhi Capitals and impressed in the games that he played. But it was in the 2024 season, after coming into the Kolkata Knight Riders side as a replacement for compatriot Jason Roy, that Salt took the IPL by storm by playing a huge role in KKR’s title victory with 435 runs in 12 games at an average of almost 40 and a fantastic strike-rate of 182. Salt, who was part of England’s 2022 T20 World Cup winning campaign, is now a crucial member of the limited-overs set up. He was acquired by RCB for a whopping INR 11.5 Crore ahead of TATA IPL 2025.

Debut/Last Matches of Phil Salt

ODI Matches

Debut

England vs Pakistan at Cardiff – July 08, 2021

Last

England vs South Africa at Karachi – March 01, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

West Indies vs England at Bridgetown – January 26, 2022

Last

India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025

FC Matches

Debut

Pakistanis vs Sussex at Hove – July 08 – 10, 2016

Last

Middlesex vs Lancashire at Manchester – September 10 – 13, 2023

List A Matches

Debut

Sussex vs Essex at Hove – August 19, 2015

Last

England vs South Africa at Karachi – March 01, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Sussex vs Gloucs at Bristol – May 20, 2016

Last

RCB vs GT at Bengaluru – April 02, 2025

Phil Salt Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	33	31	0	988	122	31.87	861	114.75	1	5	134	20	16	0
T20Is	43	40	5	1193	119	34.08	726	164.32	3	5	116	61	29	2
FC	52	85	3	2749	148	33.52	3820	71.96	6	14	348	26	75	4
List A	49	47	1	1482	137*	32.21	1333	111.17	2	7	196	35	21	0
T20s	279	270	21	6781	119	27.23	4364	155.38	3	44	721	277	151	14

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODIs	33	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20Is	43	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	52	1	54	32	1	1/32	1/32	32.00	3.55	54.0	0	0	0
List A	49	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20s	279	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Phil Salt T20 Statistic.

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Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	3 teams	24	24	2	755	89*	34.31	432	174.76	7	89	38	20	0
International League T20	2 teams	5	5	1	131	71*	32.75	83	157.83	1	13	7	3	0
The Hundred Men’s Competition	MO-M	35	35	1	935	86	27.50	589	158.74	6	93	42	15	2
Vitality Blast	2 teams	89	85	7	2159	78*	27.67	1425	151.50	15	233	78	38	5
SA20	PC	20	19	2	354	77*	20.82	237	149.36	2	40	12	18	1
PSL	2 teams	19	18	1	204	46	12.00	172	118.60	0	26	3	9	3
LPL	DAS	10	10	0	301	64	30.10	195	154.35	2	32	10	6	0
Big Bash League	AS	30	30	1	671	67*	23.13	458	146.50	6	74	21	13	0
CPL	BR	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	3	0.00	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	3 teams	24	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
International League T20	2 teams	5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
The Hundred Men’s Competition	MO-M	35	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Vitality Blast	2 teams	89	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
SA20	PC	20	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
PSL	2 teams	19	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
LPL	DAS	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Big Bash League	AS	30	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
CPL	BR	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Phil Salt IPL Career Stats

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	24	2	755	89*	34.32	432	174.77	7	89	38	20
2025	3	0	102	56	34.00	60	170.00	1	15	4	3
2024	12	1	435	89*	39.55	239	182.01	4	50	24	12
2023	9	1	218	87	27.25	133	163.91	2	24	10	5

Bowling

Year	Mat	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	5W
Career	24	–	–	–	–	0
2025	3	–	–	–	–	0
2024	12	–	–	–	–	0
2023	9	–	–	–	–	IPL

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Hardik Pandya

A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer.

Full Name Hardik Himanshu Pandya	Born October 11, 1993, Choryasi, Gujarat	Age 31y 178d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium fast	Playing Role Allrounder
RELATIONS KH Pandya (brother)	HEIGHT 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)	HOBBIES Traveling, Listening to music

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A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer. The all-rounder was propelled into the big stage after constant exposure to prime-time television in the form of the Indian Premier League. A deep voice to go with the confidence and energy, and showing no sign of playing it safe, Pandya is the modern icon of audacity in the Indian side. Having gone through the hard grind of domestic cricket, Pandya shot to fame when he was picked up by an IPL franchise – a license to make his talent well-known on the big stage.

As several youngsters do in the modern era, Pandya announced himself to the world during the IPL, portraying his swashbuckling ability to strike the ball, outstanding fielding, and some street-smart bowling that transcends the cliché ‘just rolls his arm over’. He made the world sit up when he soaked in the pressure and came good in crunch situations, playing a pivotal role in the Mumbai franchise’s second title triumph, and winning two Man of the Match awards on his way. The Indian public and critics, who never fail to make comparisons, immediately had the inevitable question at the tip of their tongue: Had India found their first fast-bowling all-rounder since Kapil Dev?

Despite being predominantly noted for his explosive batting, Pandya is no slouch with the ball. In fact, it was his all-round skills which caught the attention of the T20 franchises during the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament culminating a national contract. Pandya’s merit was duly rewarded when he was named in India’s ODI squad for the home series against New Zealand in 2016. By this time, he had worked on his swing bowling skills, and was hitting the 140s regularly, troubling the batsmen with his nagging length. In fact, having been a part of the 2016 World T20, Pandya defended an equation reading ‘2 to win off 3’ against Bangladesh, bowling back of a length and short on a slow-ish wicket, and keeping India alive in the tournament as a result.

Pandya, though relatively new to the Indian team, has already proven his worth in ODIs with match-winning performances. He excels in sealing tight run-chases and accelerating when required, often dismantling bowlers with 20-run overs in pressure situations. As MS Dhoni transitions into a sheet-anchor role, Pandya’s ability to complement Dhoni’s stability makes him indispensable. By batting around Dhoni’s calm approach, he can effectively finish games as his apprentice. However, while his technique suits ODIs, it may falter on challenging wickets. If Pandya aims to establish himself in Test cricket, he must refine his fundamentals to become more compact and solid against diverse conditions.

Pandya’s bowling has shown remarkable improvement, adding another dimension to his game. He has mastered swing and identified the optimal pace and trajectory to extract maximum lateral movement off the ball. This evolution makes him a potent weapon, especially in conditions favoring seam and swing. His dual ability with bat and ball adds immense value to the team, making him a versatile all-rounder capable of turning matches in crucial moments. While his aggressive mindset remains an asset, balancing aggression with consistency will be key to sustaining success across formats. Pandya’s growth could redefine his role as a modern-day all-rounder for India.

Regardless of whether Pandya becomes India’s next Kapil Dev, he certainly brings a much-needed balance to the side. If he stays grounded amidst all the glamour and shapes his game under the guidance of his seniors and coaches, greatness awaits him. As of right now, it will be fascinating to watch the exuberance of blending with the maturity that comes with experience as the nation looks up at this charismatic young talent in its quest for those elusive overseas wins.

After a grueling 2018, Pandya has come out a more mature cricketer, starting from his happy-go-lucky 93 in Cape Town, to his 5-for and half-century in India’s only win in the Test series against England. Pandya’s bowling, particularly in Tests, has come a long way, with his extra bounce from a back of a length, and particularly his ability to swing the ball away from the right-hander. Despite not bowling the best deliveries at times, he does seem to have an uncanny knack of dismissing set batsmen, perhaps even established batsmen. His batting, although extremely aggressive, still needs a lot of work as he continues to exhibit a single-dimensional, all-out attack mode to his batting – an approach that has often failed in more bowler-friendly conditions.

After a turbulent 2018 marked by glory and setbacks, Pandya faced a major setback during the Asia Cup due to a severe back injury, ruling him out of Australia’s tour. His troubles worsened when a talk show controversy erupted, where he and KL Rahul faced backlash for misogynistic remarks. The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended them for tarnishing the sport’s image. Though the ban was lifted, the incident sparked intense scrutiny.

Amid internal board conflicts, Pandya returned for the ODI series against New Zealand, showcasing his value with crucial performances, especially with the ball and in the field. His resilience reinforced his role as a key player in India’s lineup. With his ability to contribute as a fast-bowling all-rounder, Pandya fills a long-standing void left since Kapil Dev’s era. As India gears up for the 2019 World Cup, his balance of aggression and skill makes him indispensable, provided he maintains focus and learns from past mistakes. For Pandya, the road ahead demands consistency, accountability, and a commitment to rebuilding trust both on and off the field.

Pandya was crucial in the 2019 World Cup as an auxiliary bowler, and made some handy contributions with the bat as well against Pakistan and England. However, India crashed out in the semis against New Zealand and post that World Cup exit came a tumultuous time in Pandya’ life.

Workload management became an issue for the lanky all rounder, as he constantly picked up injuries and wasn’t able to bowl his full quota of overs. He played the bulk of the 2021 IPL as a specialist batter and bowled sparingly in the 2021 T20 World Cup as well, as India crashed out in the group stages.

Pandya was dropped from the side and also suffered a back injury in that time period for which he had to go under the knife. The next few months saw the flashy all-rounder work massively on his fitness and diet. On his return, he looked a lot more muscular and war ready – Hardik Pandya 2.0 was upon us!

In 2022, Hardik Pandya was roped in by new franchise Gujarat Titans in the IPL and he was made skipper. He was a revelation as captain as he shared the new ball responsibilities with Shami, batted up the order and was an excellent man manager as well. Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season, as Hardik Pandya claimed a three-fer in that final. In the 2023 season, Gujarat Titans reached the final and were only foiled by a Ravindra Jadeja masterclass as he scored 10 runs off the last two balls to snatch the final away for CSK.

Hardik’s best season as an allrounder was in IPL 2019, when he scored 402 runs at a strike rate of 191.41 and took 14 wickets in Mumbai’s title-winning campaign. In 2022, he was the highest run-scorer (487) for Titans as they won their maiden IPL title.

Alongside the successes he was achieving as a franchise captain, Hardik Pandya also seemed rejuvenated as an all-rounder. He seemed to easily manage bowling plenty of overs for his side and then aced the role of a finisher with the bat, becoming a vital cog in the Indian setup once again. Pandya played a crucial knock alongside Kohli in the 2022 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, as India resurrected an unlikely looking chase against their arch rivals. Pandya was top scorer in the semi-final against England as well.

In the 2023 World Cup, Hardik Pandya injured his ankle in a group game against Bangladesh and was ruled out of the tournament. That injury forced India to rejig their team composition, and many believe that Hardik Pandya was perhaps the missing link in that final where India lost to Australia.

In 2024, Mumbai Indians transferred Hardik Pandya back to the franchise and appointed him as captain, replacing the long-standing skipper Rohit Sharma. This decision turned him into public enemy number one, and fans booed and ridiculed him across stadiums, often including supporters of his own franchise.Pandya himself had a dismal IPL as Mumbai finished well outside the playoff positions.

A month or so later though Hardik Pandya had his day of reckoning as he was tasked with bowling the final over for India in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. He successfully defended 16 runs in that final over as India won an ICC trophy for the first time in 11 years. Hardik Pandya was serenaded back home after that trophy triumph, annulled of all his previous ‘sins.’

Hardik Pandya was a key part of the Indian setup in their 2025 Champions Trophy triumph as well. He partnered well with Shami as the only other seam bowling option and played some crucial cameos against New Zealand and Australia as India won a second ICC title in a span of 9 months.

Hardik Pandya Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	11	18	1	532	108	31.29	720	73.88	1	4	68	12	7
ODIs	94	68	10	1904	92*	32.82	1717	110.89	0	11	141	76	35
T20Is	114	90	25	1812	71*	27.87	1279	141.67	0	5	135	95	54
FC	29	46	1	1351	108	30.02	2382	56.71	1	10	167	24	14
List A	118	88	15	2249	92*	30.80	2118	106.18	0	13	161	86	47
T20s	290	253	73	5390	91	29.94	3809	141.50	0	21	397	287	140

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
Tests	11	19	937	528	17	5/28	6/50	31.05	3.38	55.1	0	1
ODIs	94	88	3460	3231	91	4/24	4/24	35.50	5.60	38.0	1	0
T20Is	114	102	1817	2485	94	4/16	4/16	26.43	8.20	19.3	3	0
FC	29	39	2694	1486	48	5/28	8/91	30.95	3.30	56.1	0	3
List A	118	105	4330	3934	110	4/24	4/24	35.76	5.45	39.3	1	0
T20s	290	231	3949	5468	198	5/36	5/36	27.61	8.30	19.9	3	1

Hardik Pandya T20 Stats

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	2 teams	140	130	41	2564	91	28.80	1767	145.10	0	10	192	137	71	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	140	96	1478	2225	72	5/36	5/36	30.90	9.03	20.5	0	1	0

Hardik Pandya IPL Career Stats

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	140	41	2564	91	28.81	1767	145.10	10	192	137	71
2025	3	1	39	28*	39.00	33	118.18	0	3	1	2
2024	14	1	216	46	18.00	151	143.05	0	17	11	4
2023	16	4	346	66	31.45	253	136.76	2	26	15	8
2022	15	4	487	87*	44.27	371	131.27	4	49	12	4
2021	12	2	127	40*	14.11	112	113.39	0	11	5	4
2020	14	5	281	60*	35.12	157	178.98	1	14	25	6
2019	16	6	402	91	44.66	210	191.42	1	28	29	11
2018	13	4	260	50	28.88	195	133.33	1	20	11	8
2017	17	9	250	35*	35.71	160	156.25	0	11	20	12
2016	11	2	44	9	6.28	63	69.84	0	4	0	6
2015	9	3	112	61*	22.40	62	180.64	1	9	8	6

Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	5W
Career	140	1478	2225	72	5/36	30.90	9.03	20.53	1
2025	3	60	75	8	5/36	9.38	7.50	7.50	1
2024	14	216	387	11	3/31	35.18	10.75	19.64	0
2023	16	150	228	3	1/10	76.00	9.12	50.00	0
2022	15	183	222	8	3/17	27.75	7.28	22.88	0
2021	12	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2020	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2019	16	255	390	14	3/20	27.85	9.17	18.21	0
2018	13	256	381	18	3/24	21.16	8.92	14.22	0
2017	17	156	213	6	2/22	35.50	8.19	26.00	0
2016	11	100	153	3	1/7	51.00	9.18	33.33	0
2015	9	102	176	1	1/13	176.00	10.35	102.00	0

Debut and Last Matches of Hardik Pandya

Test Matches

Debut

Sri Lanka vs India at Galle – July 26 – 29, 2017

Last

England vs India at Southampton – August 30 – September 02, 2018

ODI Matches

Debut

India vs New Zealand at Dharamsala – October 16, 2016

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

Australia vs India at Adelaide – January 26, 2016

Last

India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025

FC Matches

Debut

Baroda vs M. Pradesh at Vadodara – November 28 – 30, 2013

Last

Mumbai vs Baroda at Wankhede – December 14 – 17, 2018

List A Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Gujarat at Ahmedabad – November 08, 2014

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Ahmedabad – March 17, 2013

Last

LSG vs MI at Lucknow – April 04, 2025

HARDIK PANDYA RECORDS

Hardik Pandya is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national cricket team and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Some of his notable records and achievements include:

Fourth Indian to be named player of the match on ODI debut.
Most runs in a single over of a Test inning for India (26 runs).
First Indian batsman to score a Test century just before lunch.
Second Indian batsman to hit a fifty and pick up 4 wickets in ODIs.
6th highest strike rate in T20Is (115.59).
First Indian to take 4 wickets and score above 30 runs in the same T20I match.
13th highest strike rate in a T20I inning (355.55).
The 13th most wickets were taken as a bowler which was caught by a wicket-keeper in T20I (10).
First Indian cricketer to hit a half-century and take a 4 wicket-haul in a single T20I inning.

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Rohit Sharma( Mr. HITMAN)

Talent – an apparently heartening term that has followed Rohit Sharma around like a shadow; even haunted him at times.

Full Name Rohit Gurunath Sharma	Born April 30, 1987, Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra	Age 37y 342d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Playing Role Top order Batter

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Talent – an apparently heartening term that has followed Rohit Sharma around like a shadow; even haunted him at times. It seems to be a burden that the cricketing fraternity has enforced upon him and, after more than a decade in the national setting, he has been weighed down by the label.

Harsha Bhogle spoke of whispers in the domestic circuit; of coaches and scouts spotting the effortless, free-flowing stroke-play of a Mumbai teenager. Having cruised through first-class cricket, with an average well above 50, he shot to the limelight when he scored a brisk unbeaten triple-hundred at the Ranji level.

It all began after an injury to an in-form Yuvraj Singh in the 2007 World T20, when Rohit was called upon as a last-minute emergency replacement to play a league game against the hosts. After a lacklustre start to the Indian innings, the 20-year-old strode out into Kingsmead and stroked his way to a fluent half-century against the likes of Pollock, Ntini and Morkel as though he were having a net session. He showed startling maturity under pressure to survive till the end of the innings, escorting India to a respectable total that they ultimately defended, knocking South Africa out of the tournament in their own backyard.

Indian cricket-frenzy fans have a thing for like-for-like replacements. More specifically, they have a thing for spotting similarities with the days gone by. With an incessant obsession for stats, a cricketing romantic is struck by nostalgia at the thought of an elegant-looking batsman with a free-flowing batting style from Mumbai. That’s right – Rohit Sharma was touted to become Sachin Tendulkar’s long-destined successor at number 4 in the Test batting line-up.After all, it added up: so much time to play his shots, effortless stroke-making capabilities even against express pace, and a wide repertoire of shots. This had to be God’s gift to cricket in the post-Tendulkar era, right?

The selectors subsequently picked Rohit for the ODI team on a whim, following his burst of vital performances in the World T20 and his impressive Ranji Trophy record. He made an impression in the CB series Down Under, playing some crucial cameos against stalwarts like Brett Lee and Stuart Clark, and a more-than-competent Sri Lankan attack. These inspired away performances in the World T20 and the CB series caught the eye of the selectors, and warranted him an extended run with the limited-overs side.

However, inconsistency and a knack of gifting his wicket away meant that he struggled to cement his spot in the side. Critics pointed out that he had too many shots for the same ball, and this meant that shot selection was becoming a bit of an issue for him. Furthermore, several experts spotted that he had trouble playing the short ball since his stance was too side-on and that he had no back-and-across trigger movement. His pedestrian batting average of 22 to go with a string of low scores and unconverted starts meant that he failed to cement a spot in the side for the 2011 Cricket World Cup squad…

Looking back at his career, Rohit Sharma would thank the Indian Premier League for keeping him in the reckoning and preventing him from being discarded like several other young, talented cricketers who initially burst into the national spotlight but failed to succeed at the highest level. In the first two years of the IPL, his performance stood out, as he made over 350 runs each time for the Deccan Chargers and proved his worth to his franchise. He was then transferred to the Mumbai Indians franchise in 2011 and has been one of their most consistent batsmen over the years.

Rohit continued to move in and out of India’s playing eleven, unable to establish himself despite being given ample opportunities in a well-settled middle-order. In 2010, he made it to the Playing XI for the Nagpur Test against South Africa but suffered a heartbreaking injury during a warm-up football game, coming agonizingly close to earning his coveted India cap. A cruel twist of fate ruled him out of the series, and he wouldn’t get another chance to prove his Test credentials for four more years.

Rohit’s proved himself on the IPL stage again in 2011 and made a comeback into the ODI squad for the tour of West Indies where he scored three half-centuries in five matches. However, this turned out to be another false dawn as he followed it up with a string of low scores in the CB series in Australia and a nightmare tour of Sri Lanka with just 14 runs from 5 innings, including 2 ducks. He had already been given a more-than-extended run and was starting to build an unenviable reputation of a frustratingly fascinating player.

The generally fickle selectors, surprisingly, continued to back him. Eventually, due to lack of contenders for the opener’s spot in ODIs, MS Dhoni, the Indian captain, decided to try him as an opener in the limited-overs’ format.

The term ‘masThe term ‘masterstroke’ has often been used vaguely, tied to results rather than foresight. Promoting Rohit Sharma to the top of the ODI order proved to be a genuine masterstroke. India finally found a stable opener, and Rohit scripted a remarkable turnaround after years of inconsistency. With time to settle into his role, Rohit formed a formidable partnership with Shikhar Dhawan. Their alliance played a pivotal role in India’s unbeaten Champions Trophy campaign in 2013. The “talented but underachieving” tag began to fade as Rohit started living up to expectations. In a high-scoring ODI series against Australia, he amassed 491 runs in six innings, culminating in a blistering 209 in the decisive match in Bangalore. This knock placed him among the elite list of ODI double-centurions, alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

With stalwarts like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman retiring, India needed fresh Test batsmen. Rohit seized his chance during West Indies’ tour in 2013, earning his Test cap in Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell series at Eden Gardens. Determined not to let the opportunity slip, Rohit announced his arrival with a composed 177 in his debut innings, turning the match in India’s favor. He followed it up with an unbeaten 111 in the next Test at Wankhede, enchanting a tearful crowd during Tendulkar’s farewell game. Rohit dismantled the West Indian attack, showcasing his adaptability and temperament. After recovering from an injury, he returned with a vengeance, smashing a jaw-dropping 264 against Sri Lanka in an ODI at Eden Gardens. His innings outscored the entire Lankan team by 13 runs, cementing his legacy as one of India’s most destructive batsmen.

However, a worrying trend continued after the selectors picked him for the Australia tour following his Kolkata epic: selecting him for away Test tours based on white-ball performances in less challenging conditions.The selectors chose him after his 209 for the South Africa tour in late 2013, but he looked technically inept in seaming conditions. He committed to the line of the ball too early and played as if the wicket were true. His strength of picking the length quickly in ODIs turned into a curse in Test matches. Similarly, after being selected for the Australia tour following his 264, he managed only one fifty in six innings. He struggled against the pace-heavy Australian attack, looking completely at sea. He repeatedly played away from his body, tried to hit through the line in conditions favoring lateral movement, and displayed poor off-stump awareness.

Nevertheless he continued his golden run in ODIs, ending the 2015 World Cup campaign as India’s second-highest run-scorer with a total of 330 runs, including a hundred in the quarter-final against Bangladesh to go with two fifties.

Rohit, the ODI player, finally delivered a break-through performance as an opener with an impeccable limited-overs tour of Australia in early 2016, making back-to-back hundreds and a 99 in the series and finally answering the faith of the selectors and his captain. He had become a one-day monster who developed a habit – started his ODI innings in a slow and steady manner, but could really lay into any bowling attack once he was in. With an extended home season, Rohit continued to get chances in Tests and showed vast improvement in his technique, playing closer to his body and preventing his ODI game to amalgamate with his more air-tight Test technique. With four fifties and a hundred in his last 5 innings, he capped off a fruitful home season with an unprecedented third ODI double-century against a woebegone Sri Lankan attack.

Gifted with technique and languid elegance, Rohit Sharma found consistency and became a Test regular from 2018. His white-ball dominance reached new heights in the 2019 ODI World Cup, where he amassed 648 runs in 9 games at an average of 81, smashing 67 fours and 14 sixes. By 2021, Rohit emerged as the natural successor to Virat Kohli as T20I captain. Soon after, the BCCI appointed him ODI captain for the South Africa tour, though injury sidelined him. Rohit officially took charge in India’s 1000th ODI on February 6, 2022, against West Indies. Weeks later, he assumed Test captaincy, leading India to series wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while drawing with England in England (as of March 2023). Under his leadership, Rohit has solidified his legacy as a modern great.

Rohit was India’s skipper in the 2022 T20I World Cup, where his team was brutally outplayed by England in the semi-final. Post that defeat, he took the mantle on himself to change the team culture and instill a brand of fearless cricket amongst his boys. Rohit led from the front in the 2023 ODI World Cup, giving the team blazing starts in most games. He scored quick runs without caring too much for personal records as India cruised through to the finals, unbeaten. They were unfortunately beaten in the final by Australia.

Rohit Sharma got his chance at redemption though a few months later in the T20I World Cup. He was instrumental for India in a group game against Australia and then in the semi-final against England where he scored big runs to drive the opposition out of the game. It was under his captaincy that India eventually managed to break their 11 year trophy jinx as they won the 2024 T20I World Cup in Barbados. Post the World Cup, Rohit had a bit of a slump in form, especially in Test cricket as India suffered a 3-0 home whitewash at the hands of New Zealand and then lost the Border Gavaskar Series as well. He famously dropped himself from the side despite being skipper for the final Sydney Test of the BGT.

Rohit found form once again when white ball cricket resumed, as he scored a superb hundred against England in a home bilateral series. He followed that form into the Champions Trophy, reserving his best for the final where he top scored for India to claim the Man of the Match and also lead the team to a second ICC trophy in the span of nine months.

IPL through the years

The IPL has done a lot for Rohit Sharma. He has has won six IPL titles: one with Deccan Chargers and five as captain of Mumbai Indians (MI), making him the joint most successful captain in the Indian Premier League.When he was a young, talented batsman who struggled with consistency, the IPL gave him a ticket to stay relevant, and he grabbed it with both hands during his time with the Deccan Chargers from 2008-2010, scoring over 350 runs in each of the three seasons. Then the IPL took him back to his home of Mumbai, and Rohit couldn’t have been happier. His statistics with the Mumbai Indians got progressively better from 2011-13, and eventually his best IPL season in 2013 – where he finished the tournament with 538 runs – coincided with MI’s maiden title win.

And finally, the IPL helped unveil a leadership side to Rohit Sharma that has impressed a lot of people. Rohit led MI to five IPL titles which is an amazing accomplishment. Rohit is also among the all-time top run-scorers in the IPL, only behind Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.Heis MI’s top-scorer and one of only four batters with more than 6000 runs in the IPL. He has two hundreds in the IPL so far – one was in 2012 and the other in 2024.

In 2024, Mumbai Indians removed Rohit Sharma as captain and appointed a returning Hardik Pandya as the new captain after transferring him in from Gujarat Titans. The franchise retained Rohit Sharma ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025.

Debut/Last Matches of Rohit Sharma

Test Matches

Debut

India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens – November 06 – 08, 2013

Last

Australia vs India at Melbourne – December 26 – 30, 2024

ODI Matches

Debut

Ireland vs India at Belfast – June 23, 2007

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

India vs England at Durban – September 19, 2007

Last

India vs South Africa at Bridgetown – June 29, 2024

FC Matches

Debut

NZ A vs India A at Darwin – July 11 – 14, 2006

Last

Mumbai vs J + K at Mumbai – January 23 – 25, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Central Zone vs West Zone at Gwalior – February 25, 2006

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede – April 03, 2007

Last

KKR vs MI at Wankhede – March 31, 2025

Rohit Sharma Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	67	116	10	4301	212	40.57	7538	57.05	12	18	473	88	68
ODIs	273	265	36	11168	264	48.76	12034	92.80	32	58	1045	344	97
T20Is	159	151	19	4231	121*	32.05	3003	140.89	5	32	383	205	65
FC	129	209	19	9318	309*	49.04	15230	61.18	29	38	1074	170	112
List A	344	332	44	13410	264	46.56	–	–	35	71	–	–	121
T20s	451	438	52	11851	121*	30.70	8798	134.70	8	78	1071	526	174

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w
Tests	67	16	383	224	2	1/26	1/35	112.00	3.50	191.5	0
ODIs	273	40	610	533	9	2/27	2/27	59.22	5.24	67.7	0
T20Is	159	9	68	113	1	1/22	1/22	113.00	9.97	68.0	0
FC	129	70	2153	1154	24	4/41	5/85	48.08	3.21	89.7	1
List A	344	72	1384	1180	31	4/28	4/28	38.06	5.11	44.6	1
T20s	451	59	635	830	29	4/6	4/6	28.62	7.84	21.8	1

Rohit Sharma T20 Stats

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	2 teams	260	255	29	6649	109*	29.42	5074	131.04	2	43	601	281	101	0
Champions League	2 teams	11	11	1	322	51*	32.20	254	126.77	0	1	24	16	2	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	260	32	339	453	15	4/6	4/6	30.20	8.01	22.6	1	0	0
Champions League	2 teams	11	1	12	13	0	–	–	–	6.50	–	0	0	0

Rohit Sharma IPL Career Stats

IPL Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	260	29	6649	109*	29.42	5074	131.04	2	43	601	281	101
2025	3	0	21	13	7.00	20	105.00	0	0	2	1	0
2024	14	1	417	105*	32.08	278	150.00	1	1	45	23	3
2023	16	0	332	65	20.75	250	132.80	0	2	35	17	1
2022	14	0	268	48	19.14	223	120.18	0	0	28	13	7
2021	13	0	381	63	29.30	299	127.42	0	1	33	14	1
2020	12	0	332	80	27.66	260	127.69	0	3	27	19	6
2019	15	1	405	67	28.92	315	128.57	0	2	52	10	4
2018	14	2	286	94	23.83	215	133.02	0	2	25	12	8
2017	17	2	333	67	23.78	273	121.97	0	3	31	9	10
2016	14	3	489	85*	44.45	368	132.88	0	5	49	16	2
2015	16	2	482	98*	34.42	333	144.74	0	3	41	21	5
2014	15	2	390	59*	30.00	302	129.13	0	3	31	16	5
2013	19	5	538	79*	38.42	409	131.54	0	4	35	28	7
2012	17	2	433	109*	30.92	342	126.60	1	3	39	18	13
2011	16	3	372	87	33.81	297	125.25	0	3	32	13	7
2010	16	2	404	73	28.85	302	133.77	0	3	36	14	9
2009	16	3	362	52	27.84	315	114.92	0	1	22	18	5
2008	13	1	404	76*	36.72	273	147.98	0	4	38	19	8

IPL Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W
Career	260	363	453	15	4/6	30.20	7.49	24.20	1
2025	3	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2024	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2023	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2022	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2021	13	7	13	0	0/4	–	11.14	–	0
2020	12	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2019	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2018	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2017	17	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2016	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2015	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2014	15	18	26	1	1/20	26.00	8.66	18.00	0
2013	19	8	6	0	0/1	–	4.50	–	0
2012	17	6	16	0	0/16	–	16.00	–	0
2011	16	48	53	0	0/14	–	13.25	–	0
2010	16	114	153	2	1/19	76.50	8.05	57.00	0
2009	16	138	161	11	4/6	14.63	7.00	12.54	1
2008	13	24	25	1	1/25	25.00	6.25	24.00	0

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Virat Kohli

Full Name Virat Kohli	Born November 05, 1988, Delhi	Age 36y 153d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium	Playing Role Top order Batter

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India has given to the world many a great cricketer but perhaps none as ambitious as Virat Kohli. To meet his ambition, Kohli employed the technical assiduousness of Sachin Tendulkar and fitness that was in the league of top athletes in the world, not just cricketers. As a result, Kohli became the most consistent all-format accumulator of his time, making jaw-dropping chases look easy, and finding, in his own words, the safest possible way to score runs. Plenty of them.

This ambition transferred seamlessly to his captaincy: he demanded more than ever of his bowlers especially the quick ones, often sacrificed a batsman for bowling depth, and led India to a long stay at No. 1 in Test rankings and a first-ever series win in Australia. He is well on his way to end up as India’s most successful Test captain.

Grind through the ranks

He soon joined the senior Men in Blue in Sri Lanka, come August 2008. In the absence of the regular openers, Virat Kohli was given a chance to open the batting in the ODI series. He played some commendable knocks in his extended run as an opener, as India went on to win the ODI series. However, the established and formidable pair of Tendulkar and Sehwag kept Kohli out of the team

The 20-year-old continued to impress for Delhi and dominated attacks, clearly demonstrating that he belonged at a much higher level; that junior cricket was beneath his standards. Kohli then traveled to Australia in 2009 for the Emerging players tournament and stamped his authority all over the bowling attacks. He added ‘big-match temperament’ to his résumé too, lacing a fluent hundred in the final against South Africa, and guiding his team to a clinical victory. The young prodigy, barely old enough to receive his man-of-the-match champagne, ended the tournament with 398 runs from 7 outings with two centuries and two fifties, ensuring that he remained fresh in the selectors’ minds.

Cementing a national spot

The selectors had no choice but to give Kohli another go in the Indian side, and this time he strung together a number of impressive scores. After being given an extended run, he repaid their faith by notching up his maiden ODI hundred in an impressive run-chase against Sri Lanka in December 2009 – his first of many exemplary knocks in run-chases. In the World Cup final of 2011, the biggest stage of them all, Kohli, along with his Delhi teammate Gautam Gambhir, pulled off a largely underrated rescue effort with an 83-run stand after losing the openers early. This knock played a crucial role in setting the platform for MS Dhoni’s fabled knock of 91*, which eventually won India the World Cup on that enchanting evening in Mumbai.

In the hangover of the World Cup euphoria, Kohli continued to take giant strides in the limited-overs format. Three years after his ODI debut, he was finally handed the coveted Test cap in the Caribbean islands in July 2011, owing to the need to rest the senior players. After a series each against the Dukes ball and the SG ball, it was now time for his trial against the Kookaburra Down Under. In the first two Tests, he seemed to lack the technique to play in Australia, maintaining his low stance on the bouncy tracks. He also had a rather restricting trigger movement with his front-foot routinely coming across towards off-stump, thereby hindering the necessary movement to play back-foot shots such as the pull and the cut.

A baptism by fire Down Under

The selectors and the captain persisted with him going into the 3rd Test, and he delivered a break-through performance on a bouncy Perth wicket – an impressive 75 – where a visible change in technique was visible. He managed to stand tall, with a more open stance, and exhibited the back-foot shots in his repertoire during the course of the innings. The volatile Kohli managed to overshadow his impropriety in conduct with his performance in the final Test of the series. Notching up India’s only century of a disastrous tour, Kohli was the shining light in amidst the chaos, as he stroked his way to a hundred in Adelaide exhibiting the will to improve and extraordinary focus under pressure in the searing heat and pressure of Australia.

While he grappled and clawed his way into the Test side, he went on a record-breaking spree in ODIs: the Indian record for the fastest to multiples-of-thousand runs in ODIs, culminating in the world record for the fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs. He was also the highest run-scorer for India in ODIs for three consecutive calendar years – 2010, 2011 and 2012 and won the ICC ODI cricketer of the year award in 2012.

That break-through innings…

We remember the accolades, but where did it all begin? There’s always the one innings that made the world sit up and take notice; the 86-ball knock which he started off as a brash boy, but ended as a man. Chasing an improbable target of 321 off 40 overs to stay alive in the tournament, he laid into the Sri Lankan bowlers and carted his way to 133*, getting India home with more than 2 overs to spare, practically pulling them out of the airport after M.S. Dhoni rather ignorantly remarked that India had already been eliminated from the tournament.

King Kohli had arrived. The king of the run-chase, and a plethora of ODI records in the modern age.

Batting technique and idiosyncrasies

Kohli has a seemingly hot head on his shoulders, but he channels all his anger while he is batting. Known to be an aggressive batsman always on the lookout for runs, he has a fairly sound , albeit slightly unconventional technique, which makes him judge the length of the ball earlier than most, and amazingly quick wrists to run his hands through the ball, even against fast bowlers. He is equally adept against pace and spin, and never looks ungainly at the crease. With nimble foot-movement against the spinners, he is known to be quite destructive when the situation demands it. He has had to fill some rather big shoes of his predecessors, and has done an admirable job to say the least.

Captaincy and a change in technique

With regular captain MS Dhoni ailing from an injury, Kohli was named stand-in captain for the first Test at Adelaide. After an abysmal tour of England, critics were sceptical of Kohli’s performance in Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy in December. Kohli proved that they couldn’t have been more wrong, as he scored two fluent hundreds in the first Test at Adelaide. His second innings masterclass of 141 almost pulled off a stunning run-chase on a notorious 5th day rank-turner, and went on to score a total of four hundreds on this tour. Saying that he had silenced critics would be an understatement.

As India prepared for their title defence ahead of the 2015 World Cup Down Under, with the catch phrase ‘Won’t give it back’ doing the rounds, Virat Kohli was touted to be a key performer for India. The Indians had a terrible run in Australia, having failed to win a single match in the Test series as well as the succeeding ODI tri-series. Kohli started off in signature fashion, with a typically stroke-filled hundred against Pakistan as India maintained their unbeaten run against their arch-rivals in ICC events. As India stormed into the semi-finals unbeaten, Kohli’s form continued to take an uncharacteristic dip, culminating in a painstaking 1 in the semi-final loss against the co-hosts and eventual champions, Australia.

Kohli, the then full-time Test captain, toured Sri Lanka with a young side without the services of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wary of the Sri Lankan spinners’ fabled 4th innings con-job. After losing the first Test, Kohli’s India recorded a dramatic come-from-behind win in the series, going on to win 2-1. Kohli continued to build on his auspicious start to Test captaincy as he led them to a rout of the South Africans on a series of rank-turners all around India. He had a quiet series with the bat, as the more stoic batsmen of his team took over. Nonetheless, the triumph took India to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time since they forfeited it to England after the forgettable white-wash in 2011.

He continued his emphatic run in T20 cricket (and running) like a man possessed though, thrashing boundaries with ridiculous ease. Despite an 89* in the 2016 semi-final against the West Indies (extending his inhuman run of form in the format), India’s bowling panicked at a crucial stage. One had to feel sorry for him as he had to make do with the ‘Player of the tournament’ award for the second successive Twenty20 World Cup; a distinction he would’ve gladly exchanged for the elusive World T20 trophy. Kohli’s thirst for runs showed no signs of slowing down as he looted a small matter of 973 runs during the 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League, the most (by far) by any batsman in the history of the tournament – as he led his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise to a runners-up finish.

However, it isn’t beyond Kohli to prove his critics wrong yet again, as he continues to take criticism on his stride, setting new standards for modern batsmanship. And as a captain, he had his ups and downs, marred with a bit of controversy towards the end of his tenure. Kohli also became the first Indian, as well as the first Asian captain, to return victorious from Down Under when India won the 4-match Test series 2-1 (2018-19). Under Kohli, India also emerged as the number one Test side for five successive years (2016-2021).

The final frontier

In the first week of 2018, Kohli went on to lead India in South Africa, a few weeks after he tied the knot with Indian actress and long-time girlfriend, Anushka Sharma. India went on to concede the series in the first two Tests, but came back to win the third Test match on a difficult wicket. In a series full of difficult wickets, Kohli exhibited tighter technique than he had in England, and batted better than he did in his more prolific tour of South Africa in 2013/14. Kohli went on to conquer his (personal) final frontier in England later in 2018 too, scoring 593 runs in 10 innings, including 2 hundreds, and not conceding his wicket to his fabled nemesis, Anderson, even once. India went on to lose the series 1-4, and Kohli’s record as captain was tainted by two consecutive Test series losses away.

Nevertheless, on a personal level, he had left no stone unturned to transform himself into the most consistent and versatile batsman of his age, and arguably the better of the Big Four. In October 2018, during the second of 3 consecutive hundreds against the West Indies in ODIs, he went on to become the fastest batsmen to reach the 10,000-run mark in ODIs, trouncing Sachin Tendulkar by a staggering 54 innings. Despite arguments about the two new balls, better bats, batting-friendly conditions, and more lethal bowlers, it was difficult to deny that this was a statistical outlier, very much along the lines of 99.94 – perhaps unlikely to ever be trounced.

However, being a cricket romantic (as we all are), as we reflect on his prolific international career (and with a plethora of records to be broken over the next decade) one must look back at the CB series knock that changed it all. On that fateful night at Hobart, Kohli had not only kept his team in contention, he had actually dragged a drained Indian side out of the airport. That night, at the Bellerive Oval, Virat Kohli transcended into a league of his own to etch his name in history – and a cricketing superstar was born.

Virat Kohli IPL factfile

– Virat Kohli is the only player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to have played all seasons for one team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

– He was picked by RCB soon after he captained India to victory in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup and has been retained by them ever since

– Kohli is the IPL’s highest run-scorer and the only one with more than 8000 runs

– He holds the record for most IPL centuries (8) as well as most runs in a season (973 runs in 2016). He has won the Orange Cap twice – in 2016 and 2024

– Kohli captained RCB full-time from 2013 to 2021 and led them to the final in the 2016 season, when they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad

– Kohli holds the record for the most prolific partnerships in the IPL, with AB de Villiers (3123 runs) and Chris Gayle (2787 runs)

– His popularity has made RCB one of the most followed teams in the IPL, even though they haven’t yet won a title

Virat Kohli Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	123	210	13	9230	254*	46.85	16608	55.57	30	31	1027	30	121
ODIs	302	290	45	14181	183	57.88	15192	93.34	51	74	1325	152	161
T20Is	125	117	31	4188	122*	48.69	3056	137.04	1	38	369	124	54
FC	156	259	20	11485	254*	48.05	20526	55.95	37	39	1341	45	152
List A	336	323	48	15623	183	56.81	16728	93.39	55	82	1489	176	179
T20s	402	385	72	12983	122*	41.47	9674	134.20	9	98	1151	420	182

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Tests	123	11	175	84	0	–	–	–	2.88	–
ODIs	302	50	662	680	5	1/13	1/13	136.00	6.16	132.4
T20Is	125	13	152	204	4	1/13	1/13	51.00	8.05	38.0
FC	156	25	643	338	3	1/19	2/42	112.66	3.15	214.3
List A	336	57	726	741	5	1/13	1/13	148.20	6.12	145.2
T20s	402	45	460	667	8	2/25	2/25	83.37	8.70	57.5

Virat Kohli T20 Stats.

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	RCB	255	247	38	8101	113*	38.76	6137	132.00	8	56	712	276	114	0
Champions League	RCB	15	14	3	424	84*	38.54	282	150.35	0	2	45	14	10	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	RCB	255	26	251	368	4	2/25	2/25	92.00	8.79	62.7	0	0	0
Champions League	RCB	15	6	57	95	0	–	–	–	10.00	–	0	0	0

IPL Career

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	255	38	8101	113	38.76	6137	132.00	8	56	712	276	115
2025	3	1	97	59*	48.50	72	134.72	0	1	7	4	0
2024	15	3	741	113*	61.75	479	154.70	1	5	62	38	8
2023	14	2	639	101*	53.25	457	139.82	2	6	65	16	13
2022	16	1	341	73	22.73	294	115.99	0	2	32	8	9
2021	15	1	405	72*	28.92	339	119.46	0	3	43	9	8
2020	15	4	466	90*	42.36	384	121.35	0	3	23	11	3
2019	14	0	464	100	33.14	328	141.46	1	2	46	13	5
2018	14	3	530	92*	48.18	381	139.10	0	4	52	18	8
2017	10	0	308	64	30.80	252	122.22	0	4	23	11	6
2016	16	4	973	113	81.08	640	152.03	4	7	83	38	6
2015	16	5	505	82*	45.90	386	130.82	0	3	35	23	7
2014	14	1	359	73	27.61	294	122.10	0	2	23	16	7
2013	16	2	634	99	45.28	457	138.73	0	6	64	22	7
2012	16	2	364	73*	28.00	326	111.65	0	2	33	9	7
2011	16	4	557	71	46.41	460	121.08	0	4	55	16	7
2010	16	2	307	58	27.90	212	144.81	0	1	26	12	3
2009	16	2	246	50	22.36	219	112.32	0	1	22	8	9
2008	13	1	165	38	15.00	157	105.09	0	0	18	4	2

Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Career	255	251	368	4	2/25	92.00	8.80	62.75
2025	3	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2024	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2023	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2022	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2021	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2020	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2019	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2018	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2017	10	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2016	16	6	13	0	0/13	–	13.00	–
2015	16	11	10	0	0/4	–	5.45	–
2014	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2013	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2012	16	18	49	0	0/13	–	16.33	–
2011	16	102	139	2	1/8	69.50	8.17	51.00
2010	16	32	50	0	0/1	–	9.37	–
2009	16	36	46	0	0/9	–	7.66	–
2008	13	46	61	2	2/25	30.50	7.95	23.00

Debut/Last Matches – Player

Test Matches

Debut

West Indies vs India at Kingston – June 20 – 23, 2011

Last

Australia vs India at Sydney – January 03 – 05, 2025

ODI Matches

Debut

Sri Lanka vs India at Dambulla – August 18, 2008

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

Zimbabwe vs India at Harare – June 12, 2010

Last

India vs South Africa at Bridgetown – June 29, 2024

FC Matches

Debut

Tamil Nadu vs Delhi at Delhi – November 23 – 26, 2006

Last

Railways vs Delhi at Delhi – January 30 – February 01, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Services at Delhi – February 18, 2006

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Himachal at Delhi – April 03, 2007

Last

RCB vs GT at Bengaluru – April 02, 2025

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