Ashwani Kumar
India
Personal Information
BornAugust 29, 2001 (24 years)
Birth PlaceJhanjeri, Mohali
Height-
RoleBowler
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleLeft-arm fast-medium
ICC Rankings
Batting
Bowling
All-Rounder
| Format | Current Rank | Best Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | -- |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Batting Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ODI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| IPL | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 16.67 | - | - | - | - | - |
Bowling Career Summary
| Format | M | Inn | B | Runs | Wickets | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | - | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| ODI | - | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| T20 | - | - | - | - | - | -/- | -/- | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - |
| IPL | 10 | 10 | 183 | 334 | 17 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 10.95 | 19.65 | 10.76 | - | - |
Profile Summary
Ashwani Kumar is a left-arm fast bowler who represents Punjab in domestic cricket. He earned a name for himself as a death-overs specialist - a bowler capable of outsmarting batters with clever variations. Ashwani Kumar had some eye-catching performances in the 2023 Sher-e-Punjab T20 Trophy, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker and played a key role in his team lifting the title. His skills were spotted by Mumbai Indians scouts, earning him a contract for IPL 2025.
Ashwani made an immediate impact in IPL 2025, enjoying a dream debut for Mumbai Indians. He picked up a stunning 4/24 against Kolkata Knight Riders - the best figures by an Indian bowler on IPL debut, and even struck with his very first ball in the tournament. Over the course of the season, he featured in 7 matches and claimed 11 wickets at an average of around 21, showcasing his ability to deliver breakthroughs, especially in pressure situations. While he had a few expensive outings, his knack for picking wickets and handling high-pressure overs stood out for a young pacer.
Looking ahead, Ashwani Kumar is viewed as a long-term prospect for Mumbai Indians. With his left-arm angle, variations and temperament in crunch moments, he has the potential to grow into a reliable death-overs specialist. If he improves consistency and control, he could become a key part of MI’s bowling core in the coming seasons and even push for higher honours in Indian cricket.
Ashwani made an immediate impact in IPL 2025, enjoying a dream debut for Mumbai Indians. He picked up a stunning 4/24 against Kolkata Knight Riders - the best figures by an Indian bowler on IPL debut, and even struck with his very first ball in the tournament. Over the course of the season, he featured in 7 matches and claimed 11 wickets at an average of around 21, showcasing his ability to deliver breakthroughs, especially in pressure situations. While he had a few expensive outings, his knack for picking wickets and handling high-pressure overs stood out for a young pacer.
Looking ahead, Ashwani Kumar is viewed as a long-term prospect for Mumbai Indians. With his left-arm angle, variations and temperament in crunch moments, he has the potential to grow into a reliable death-overs specialist. If he improves consistency and control, he could become a key part of MI’s bowling core in the coming seasons and even push for higher honours in Indian cricket.