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Dhruv Parashar

Dhruv Parashar is an Indian-born, UAE international cricketer, a right-handed batting and right-arm off-spin all-rounder known for his performances in U19 and senior UAE teams, notably with the Desert Vipers in ILT20 and playing ODIs/T20Is, recognized for his energetic spin bowling and potential as a future star. Born December 20, 2004, in Pune, India, he moved to Dubai and rose through junior ranks, making his senior UAE debut in late 2023/early 2024. 

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Full Name
Dhruv Parashar
Born
December 20, 2004
Place Of Birth
Pune, India
Nationality
United Arab Emirates
Role
All-rounder
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm Off Spin
Education
Attended Wellington School in the UK
Country
United Arab Emirates
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Emirates Blues vs Fujairah · Match 13 List A April 8, 2026 4 5 1 0 80.00
Fujairah vs Sharjah · Match 12 List A April 6, 2026 23 24 3 1 95.83
South Africa vs United Arab Emirates · 34th Match, Group D T20I February 18, 2026 5 7 0 0 71.43
Italy vs United Arab Emirates · Match 15 T20 February 6, 2026 0 2 0 0 0.00
United Arab Emirates vs Ireland · 2nd T20I T20I January 31, 2026 7 9 1 0 77.78
United Arab Emirates vs Nepal · Match 90 ODI November 5, 2025 2 3 0 0 66.67

Matches

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
268/7
Result
243/10
UAE won by 25 runs April 27, 2026 9:15 am
Oman Oman
Nepal Nepal
200/10
Result
163/10
NEP won by 37 runs April 25, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Key Records & Performances

  • T20I: Took 4/12 (a standout bowling performance).

  • ODI: Scored his maiden ODI fifty.

  • Overall (as of late 2025): Has played 12 ODIs (192 runs, 10 wickets) and over 20 T20s (including T20Is), showing strong potential in both formats. 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: Parashar made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Afghanistan in Sharjah on December 31, 2023.

  • ODI Debut: He made his One-Day International (ODI) debut against Oman at Al Amerat on November 1, 2024. In his debut ODI match, he bowled an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for 16 runs in 10 overs. 

Teams & Career Highlights

  • International: United Arab Emirates (UAE).

  • Domestic/Franchise: UAE U19, Desert Vipers (ILT20), Emirates Blues, Dubai Dare Devils, Seven Districts.

  • U19 World Cup (2022): Standout performer with 8 wickets at 13.87.

  • ILT20: Joined Desert Vipers as an injury replacement in 2023, debuting in the 2024/25 season.