India|Top order Batter
A couple of centuries in Ranji Trophy in 2023 helped Naman Dhir to come to the limelight. He also was the second highest run-getter for Punjab when they won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2023 and also chipped in with 8 wickets.
| Full Name Naman Dhir | Born December 31, 1999, Ambala, Haryana | Age 25y 114d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak | Playing Role Top order Batter |
Team
Naman Dhir Punjab’s Powerhouse, Mumbai’s Rising Star.
Family Background & Childhood
- Birth : December 31, 1999, in Ambala, Haryana (some sources cite December 30, 1999) .
- Early Life : Hailing from a modest background, Dhir’s family supported his cricketing ambitions despite financial constraints. His move to Punjab for domestic cricket marked a turning point in his career.
Domestic Career
Rise in Punjab Cricket
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2023-24 :
- Played a peripheral role in Punjab’s title win but impressed in the Sher-E-Punjab local T20 tournament , scoring 466 runs at a strike rate of ~193 .
- Finished as Punjab’s second-highest run-getter (574 runs in 20 first-class innings) and contributed 8 wickets with off-spin .
- Key Performance : Smashed an unbeaten 134* against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy, showcasing his potential as a top-order batter .
IPL Journey
Breakthrough with Mumbai Indians (MI)
- 2024 Auction : Signed by MI for ₹20 lakh (base price) after his stellar domestic T20 performances .
- Debut Season (2024) :
- Played 7 matches , slotting in at No. 3 during Suryakumar Yadav’s injury absence.
- Highlight : Blazed a 28-ball 62 against Lucknow Super Giants *, proving his finishing prowess .
- 2025 Retention : Released post-2024 season but retained by MI via Right-to-Match (RTM) option , a testament to his potential .
International Prospects
- Current Status : Yet to debut for India, but his aggressive batting and off-spin make him a rising white-ball prospect .
- Style : Combines power-hitting (193+ strike rate in domestic T20s) with composure, earning praise for his finisher role in pressure situations .
Playing Style & Strengths
- Batting : Right-handed top-order batter with a knack for late-innings acceleration (e.g., 62* off 28 balls in IPL).
- Bowling : Handy off-spinner, adding balance as an all-rounder .
- Temperament : Calm under pressure, exemplified by his match-winning domestic and IPL performances .
Career Trajectory
- Challenges : Competing in a star-studded MI lineup but leveraging opportunities (e.g., replacing Suryakumar) to shine .
- Future Goals : Aiming for national selection through consistent performances in domestic cricket and IPL .
Naman Dhir Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 17 | 25 | 1 | 604 | 134 | 25.16 | 929 | 65.01 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 18 | 19 | 0 |
| List A | 5 | 4 | 1 | 81 | 55 | 27.00 | 70 | 115.71 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 28 | 23 | 3 | 441 | 62* | 22.05 | 273 | 161.53 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 23 | 18 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 17 | 16 | 524 | 288 | 12 | 2/5 | 2/9 | 24.00 | 3.29 | 43.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 5 | 4 | 150 | 163 | 4 | 2/29 | 2/29 | 40.75 | 6.52 | 37.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 28 | 9 | 112 | 135 | 5 | 5/19 | 5/19 | 27.00 | 7.23 | 22.4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Naman Dhir T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 16 | 13 | 3 | 270 | 62* | 27.00 | 152 | 177.63 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 16 | 4 | 46 | 67 | 0 | – | – | – | 8.73 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Naman Dhir
FC Matches
Debut
Punjab vs Chandigarh at Mullanpur – December 13 – 16, 2022
Last
Bihar vs Punjab at Mohali – November 13 – 15, 2024
List A Matches
Debut
Mumbai vs Punjab at Ahmedabad – December 28, 2024
Last
Maharashtra vs Punjab at Vadodara – January 11, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
Saurashtra vs Punjab at Ranchi – October 16, 2023
Last
SRH vs MI at Hyderabad – April 23, 2025
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