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Adithya Ganesh

Adithya Ganesh is a 34-year-old Indian wicketkeeper-batter (born Oct 9, 1991) who is a key player for the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Major League Cricket. Known as a left-handed middle-order batter, he was the first overall pick in the 2024 MLC draft. Ganesh has represented Tamil Nadu (India), Dindigul Dragons (TNPL), and Chicago Patriots.

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Country
India
Born
9 October 1991
Place Of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Role
Wicketkeeper
Batting Style
Left hand Bat
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Houston Stars vs Seattle Thunderbolts · Match 10 T20 May 1, 2025 26 20 3 1 130.00
Space City Raiders vs Seattle Thunderbolts · Match 5 T20 April 30, 2025 2 4 0 0 50.00
Mustangs Cricket Academy vs Seattle Thunderbolts · Match 2 T20 April 29, 2025 38 33 3 1 115.15
East Bay Blazers vs Chicago Kingsmen · Final T20 October 7, 2024 11 8 1 0 137.50
New Jersey Somerset Cavaliers vs East Bay Blazers · Match 41 T20 October 4, 2024 6 5 1 0 120.00
East Bay Blazers vs Dallas Giants · Match 39 T20 October 3, 2024 12 12 0 1 100.00

Teams Played For

  • Current/Recent: Los Angeles Knight Riders (MLC 2024-2026), Dindigul Dragons (TNPL)
  • Past: Tamil Nadu (India), Ruby Kanchi Warriors (TNPL), Ruby Trichy Warriors (TNPL), United Friends Cricket Club

Milestones And Highlights

  • MLC Milestone: First overall pick in the 2024 Major League Cricket Draft.
  • MLC: Joined the Los Angeles Knight Riders for the inaugural/early seasons.

Career Statistics (notable)

  • TNPL Performance: 27 matches, 646 runs at an average of 43.07, and a strike rate of 113.50, with 3 half-centuries (high score 66).
  • Recent Form (TNPL/Misc): Frequently scores in the 40s and 50s (e.g., 59* and 44) for Dindigul Dragons in 2023-2024. [1, 2]