India | Bowler
Harshal Patel is an Indian cricketer who has played for the country’s national team in Twenty20 internationals.
| Full Name Harshal Vikram Patel | Born November 23, 1990, Sanand, Gujarat | Age 34y 170d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Medium | Playing Role Bowler |
Teams
Harshal Patel: A Cricketing Journey from Humble Beginnings to IPL Stardom
About Him
Harshal Patel, born on November 23, 1990 , in Sanand, Gujarat , is a right-arm medium-pace bowler and a right-handed lower-order batsman . Representing Haryana in domestic cricket, Patel has carved a niche for himself in Indian cricket through relentless perseverance. Despite early struggles, including a stint working at a perfume store in the U.S. , he eventually rose to prominence as a key figure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Indian national team .
Early Career & Domestic Cricket
Patel’s cricketing journey began in Gujarat’s U-19 setup , where he represented the state in the 2008–09 Vinoo Mankad Trophy . However, limited opportunities prompted him to shift to Haryana , where he found stability. His domestic performances earned him recognition, though he remained a peripheral figure until his IPL breakthrough. Despite years of grinding in domestic circuits, Patel’s resilience kept him in contention for higher honors .
IPL Career: The Turning Point
Patel made his IPL debut in 2012 with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) , but his early seasons lacked consistency. A move to the Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2018 reignited his career, where he became a vital cog in their middle and death-overs strategy. However, his 2021 return to RCB marked a meteoric rise—32 wickets at an economy of 8.2 in the 2021 season earned him the Purple Cap . In 2025, Patel joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a staggering INR 8 crore , aiming to breach the 150-wicket milestone in IPL history (needs 2 more wickets as of May 2025) .
International Career: Late Bloomer
Patel’s T20I debut came in November 2021 against New Zealand , where he showcased his death-bowling prowess . Though he narrowly missed regular selection, his economy-rate consistency and ability to execute variations (slower balls, yorkers) kept him in contention. He was part of India’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad , though he remained an unused reserve . His international career, while modest, reflects his adaptability to high-pressure scenarios.
Strong Zones: Death Bowling & Variations
Patel thrives in high-pressure death overs , where his repertoire of slower deliveries , accurate yorkers , and sharp bouncers unsettle batsmen. His economy-rate mastery (career average: ~8.5) and knack for picking wickets in clusters make him a match-winner. Additionally, his lower-order batting adds depth to teams, often stabilizing innings in crunch situations .
Legacy: Perseverance Personified
Harshal Patel’s career is a testament to grit and determination . Rising from obscurity and financial hardship, he became a multi-crore IPL star and an international cricketer. His journey inspires countless aspiring athletes, proving that consistent effort can overcome early setbacks. As he approaches 150 IPL wickets , Patel’s legacy as a modern death-over specialist is firmly cemented.
Harshal Patel Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 25 | 24 | 503 | 770 | 29 | 4/25 | 4/25 | 26.55 | 9.18 | 17.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 74 | 130 | 11454 | 5911 | 246 | 8/34 | 12/53 | 24.02 | 3.09 | 46.5 | 13 | 12 | 4 |
| List A | 72 | 71 | 3075 | 2771 | 105 | 5/21 | 5/21 | 26.39 | 5.40 | 29.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 209 | 204 | 4265 | 5968 | 258 | 5/12 | 5/12 | 23.13 | 8.39 | 16.5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 25 | 10 | 4 | 77 | 18 | 12.83 | 57 | 135.08 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| FC | 74 | 112 | 17 | 1524 | 83 | 16.04 | 3058 | 49.83 | 0 | 6 | 150 | 49 | 29 | 0 |
| List A | 72 | 49 | 8 | 680 | 69* | 16.58 | 698 | 97.42 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 36 | 17 | 0 |
| T20s | 209 | 111 | 29 | 1289 | 82 | 15.71 | 926 | 139.20 | 0 | 4 | 124 | 70 | 46 | 0 |
Harshal Patel T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 4 teams | 116 | 113 | 2365 | 3470 | 149 | 5/27 | 5/27 | 23.28 | 8.80 | 15.8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 4 teams | 116 | 46 | 17 | 270 | 36* | 9.31 | 229 | 117.90 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 27 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Harshal Patel
T20I Matches
Debut
India vs New Zealand at Ranchi – November 19, 2021
Last
India vs Sri Lanka at Wankhede – January 03, 2023
FC Matches
Debut
Haryana vs Delhi at Delhi – November 03 – 06, 2011
Last
Haryana vs Punjab at Rohtak – November 06 – 08, 2024
List A Matches
Debut
Maharashtra vs Gujarat at Rajkot – February 15, 2009
Last
Goa vs Haryana at Jaipur – December 23, 2024
T20 Matches
Debut
Punjab vs Haryana at Rohtak – October 20, 2011
Last
DC vs SRH at Hyderabad – May 05, 2025
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru