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Kartik Sharma

Kartik Sharma is a young Indian wicketkeeper-batter recently signed by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2026 season for a record-breaking ₹14.20 crore. He is a prominent domestic cricketer representing the Rajasthan state team. Kartik Sharma has not yet made his senior international debut for the Indian national team. He has represented India at the Under-19 level.

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Full Name
Kartik Sharma
Born
26 April 2006
Place Of Birth
Bharatpur district, Rajasthan
Country
India
Role
WK-Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
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Cricket Polls

End 3 Votes | Single Choice
Prashant Veer
66.67 %
2 people
Kartik Sharma
33.33 %
1 people
Matthew Short
0 %
0 people
Akeal Hosein
0 %
0 people

Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings · Match 66 T20 May 21, 2026 19 15 3 0 126.67
Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad · Match 63 T20 May 18, 2026 32 19 3 2 168.42
Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings · Match 59 T20 May 15, 2026 71 42 6 5 169.05
Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants · Match 53 T20 May 10, 2026 20 20 1 0 100.00
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings · Match 48 T20 May 5, 2026 41 31 4 2 132.26
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians · Match 44 T20 May 2, 2026 54 40 4 3 135.00

Major Teams Represented

  • Rajasthan (domestic cricket: First-Class, List A, T20s)

  • India C (U-19 level)

  • Udaipur Lake City Warriors (Rajasthan Premier League)

  • Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2026) 

Career Overview

Sharma made his mark in domestic cricket through consistent performances across all formats. He made a century on his First-Class (FC) debut in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season against Uttarakhand. He was also Rajasthan's highest run-scorer in the same season's Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A format), with 445 runs in nine matches. His T20 strike rate of over 160 showcases his potential as a power hitter. 

Career Debuts:

  • First-Class (FC): November 2025 (for Rajasthan)
  • Twenty20 (T20): November 2025 (for Rajasthan)
  • List A: December 2025 (for Rajasthan)
  • IPL: March 30, 2026 (for CSK vs Rajasthan Royals)

Key Records & Achievements

  • 6-Hitter: Highest six-hitter in 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
  • Debut Centurion: Scored a century on his Ranji Trophy debut (2024-25 season).
  • Top Scorer: Rajasthan's highest run-scorer in 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy (445 runs in 9 matches).

Career Key Statistics

  • Ranji Season: Joint third-highest six-hitter in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.
  • IPL Debut Stats: 18 runs off 15 balls (on March 30, 2026).
  • Power Hitting: Known for high strike rates; in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he maintained a strike rate of 164.

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