India | Bowler
Vignesh Puthur is a left arm wrist spinner who many expect could be the surprise commodity of IPL 2025.
| Full Name Vignesh Puthur | Born March 02, 2001 | Age 24y 53d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Left arm Wrist spin | Playing Role Bowler |
Teams
Vignesh Puthur: Mumbai Indians’ Rising Chinaman Bowler
Background
- Born : March 2, 2001, in Malappuram, Kerala .
- Family : Son of an auto-rickshaw driver , hailing from a humble background .
- Education : Pursuing an MA in Literature while balancing cricket .
Early Career & Rise
- Pre-IPL Journey :
- Played 3 games in the inaugural Kerala T20 League (2024) for Alleppey Ripples , taking 2 wickets . Despite limited exposure, his left-arm wrist-spin (chinaman) caught Mumbai Indians’ attention .
- MI Trials & Auction : Earned a ₹30 lakh contract at the IPL 2025 auction after impressing scouts during trials .
- Preparation : Tuned up for IPL 2025 as a net bowler with MI Cape Town in the SA20 league.
IPL Debut & Performance
- Maiden IPL Game (vs CSK) :
- Became the first cricketer from Malappuram to debut in the IPL .
- Star Performance : Took 3 wickets (Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda) in his debut match, showcasing his mystery spin .
- 2025 Season : Played 4 matches , delivering 11 overs with a mix of accuracy and variations .
Playing Style & Strengths
- Chinaman Bowling : Masters the rare left-arm wrist-spin, generating sharp turn and baffling batters .
- Versatility : Can contribute as a lower-order batter, though primarily a bowling asset .
Career Trajectory
- Challenges : Entered IPL without senior domestic experience , relying on raw talent and the Kerala T20 League platform .
- Future Goals : Aims to secure a regular spot in MI’s lineup and earn a national call-up
Vignesh Puthur Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 5 | 5 | 72 | 109 | 6 | 3/32 | 3/32 | 18.16 | 9.08 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 |
Vignesh Puthur T20 Stats
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 5 | 5 | 72 | 109 | 6 | 3/32 | 3/32 | 18.16 | 9.08 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | MI | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Vignesh Puthur
T20 Matches
Debut
MI vs CSK at Chennai – March 23, 2025
Last
SRH vs MI at Hyderabad – April 23, 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