Who Is Zeeshan Ansari? Rishabh Pant’s U-19 Teammate Who Took 3 Wickets on IPL Debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) took a risk and included the leg-spinner in their squad against a batting-dominant Delhi Capitals side. There were concerns about his capability to perform at the top level, but the spinner dismantled the DC top order with exceptional skills as he claimed the wickets of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis. The IPL is all about providing chances to young talents, and Ansari seized it with both hands as he dismissed two top players effortlessly.

SRH were smart in the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing a bargain deal as the Orange Army acquired his services for just INR 40 lakhs, and he justified their trust by claiming two vital wickets. This was Zeeshan's debut match in IPL 2025, and he delivered a flawless performance not only dismissing Faf and JFM but also sending DC's new signing, KL Rahul, back to the pavilion for 15 runs.

Who is Zeeshan Ansari?

Zeeshan Ansari, a leg-break bowler playing for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket rose to fame after displaying outstanding skills. In five first-class games, he has picked up 17 wickets. Interestingly, he played with Rishabh Pant in the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Ansari performed well in the UP T20 League, taking 24 wickets in 12 games at an economy rate of only 7.63. Owing to the mystery surrounding his talent, Sunrisers Hyderabad spent INR 40 lakh in the auction to buy him.

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Zeeshan Ansari Career Stats

Bowling

Batting & Fielding