Full Name
Amit Kumar
Born
November 02, 2002
Place Of Birth
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Country
India
Role
All-rounder (Leg-spinner)
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Leg-break Googly
Amit Kumar
Amit Kumar
Amit Kumar
Amit Kumar is a young Indian leg-spin bowling all-rounder from Jharkhand who recently gained prominence by being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 Auction, joining fellow Jharkhand player Nitish Kumar Reddy in the squad. Known for his leg-break googly, he has played domestic cricket for Jharkhand and represented teams like Singhbhum Strikers and Dumka Daredevils in regional tournaments, showcasing his dual threat with bat and ball, with early potential noted by figures like MS Dhoni.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand vs Odisha · Group A | First Class | January 29, 2026 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jharkhand vs Odisha · Group A | First Class | January 29, 2026 | 24 | 1 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 |
| Punjab vs Jharkhand · C1 vs D1 | T20 | December 12, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.00 |
| Jharkhand vs Rajasthan · Group D | T20 | December 8, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Jharkhand vs Uttarakhand · Group D | T20 | December 4, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.67 |
| Jharkhand vs Saurashtra · Elite, Group D | T20 | December 2, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 | T20 | Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Ranji Trophy Elite 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Oct 15, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 | T20 | Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 10 | 0 | 83 | 3 | 1/14 | 8.30 |
Matches
Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad
News
Key Highlights & Recognition
- Acquired by SRH for the 2026 season, marking his entry into top-tier franchise cricket.
- Received early praise and guidance from cricket legends like MS Dhoni.
- Considered a promising talent from Jharkhand's growing cricketing ecosystem, bringing a valuable leg-spin option to SRH.
Major Teams
- IPL Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) (acquired in IPL 2026 Auction).
- Domestic Team: Jharkhand (Domestic), Singhbhum Strikers, Dumka Daredevils, Dhanbad Dynamos.
