India | Wicketkeeper
Nicknamed fondly as Jharkhand’s ‘Chris Gayle’, Robin Minz is an explosive batter and wicketkeeper.
| Full Name Robin Minz | Age 22y 223d | Born September 13, 2002 |
| Batting Style Left hand Bat | Fielding Position Wicketkeeper | Playing Role Wicketkeeper |
Teams
Robin Minz: The Tribal Trailblazer with Dhoni-esque Potential
Personal Background
- Birth : September 13, 2002, in Gumla, Jharkhand .
- Family : Son of a retired army man; hails from a humble tribal background .
- Historic Milestone : First tribal player from Jharkhand to feature in the IPL, earning comparisons to MS Dhoni for his wicketkeeping-batting role .
Domestic Career
- Teams : Represents Jharkhand in domestic cricket.
- Early Breakthrough : Rose to fame in the Gumla Premiere League , showcasing explosive batting and raw power .
- 2024/25 Season :
- Ranji Trophy : Scored 75 runs in 2 matches , with a highest of 39 against Saurashtra * .
- T20s : Played 7 T20s , scoring 46 runs before his IPL 2025 deal .
- Style : Left-handed batter known for bat speed , helicopter shots , and aggression .
IPL Journey
- 2024 Auction :
- Signed by Gujarat Titans for ₹3.60 crore , a record deal for an uncapped tribal player .
- Setback : Missed the entire IPL 2024 due to a motorcycle accident that sidelined him for months .
- 2025 Auction :
- Bought by Mumbai Indians (MI) for ₹65 lakh (82% pay cut from 2024) .
- Debut : Scored 3 runs in his first IPL match, facing criticism but retaining MI’s faith .
- Playing Role :
- Wicketkeeper-batter tasked with death-over acceleration and providing variety as a left-hander.
Career Trajectory
- Strengths : Combines aggressive batting (likened to Chris Gayle) with reliable wicketkeeping .
- Challenges : Balancing high expectations with consistency after a rocky IPL start
Robin Minz Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 2 | 4 | 0 | 75 | 39 | 18.75 | 104 | 72.11 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| T20s | 9 | 8 | 2 | 73 | 36* | 12.16 | 52 | 140.38 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20s | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Robin Minz T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3.00 | 15 | 40.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Debut/Last Matches of Robin Minz
FC Matches
Debut
Jharkhand vs Chandigarh at Jamshedpur – October 26 – 29, 2024
Last
Jharkhand vs Saurashtra at Ranchi – November 06 – 09, 2024
T20 Matches
Debut
J + K vs Jharkhand at Mumbai – November 23, 2024
Last
GT vs MI at Ahmedabad – March 29, 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