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Kumar Kushagra

Kumar Kushagra is a young Indian wicketkeeper-batsman from Jharkhand, known for his explosive domestic performances, including a Ranji Trophy double-century, and playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, having previously played for Delhi Capitals, representing India U19, and making his debut in the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy. 

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Full Name
Kumar Kushagra
Born
23 October 2004
Height
5 ft 5 in
Place Of Birth
Bokaro, Jharkhand
Country
India
Role
WK-Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
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IPL Team
Gujarat Titans
Domestic Team
Jharkhand
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 9 T20 April 4, 2026 18 14 3 0 128.57
Jharkhand vs Uttarakhand · 1st Quarter Final First Class February 6, 2026 48 108 4 0 44.44
Jharkhand vs Odisha · Group A First Class January 29, 2026 51 115 2 1 44.35
Uttar Pradesh vs Jharkhand · Group A First Class January 22, 2026 102 143 13 0 71.33
Jharkhand vs Tripura · Group A List A January 8, 2026 26 20 5 0 130.00
Jharkhand vs Madhya Pradesh · Match 92 List A January 6, 2026 10 9 0 1 111.11

Matches

Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings
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Major Teams

  • Domestic: Jharkhand (since 2021)
  • IPL: Gujarat Titans (2025-present), Delhi Capitals (2024)
  • International (Youth): India U-19 squad (2020, 2022 U-19 World Cup runner-up)
  • India A: Debuted in early 2024 

Kumar Kushagra's Debuts

  • FC – February 24 – 27, 2022 vs Delhi at Guwahati
  • List A– February 20, 2021, vs M. Pradesh at Indore
  • T20– November 04, 2021 vs Rajasthan at Vadodara

IPL Debut & Journey

IPL Debut & Team:

  • Debut Date: April 7, 2024.
  • Debut Team: Delhi Capitals (DC).

IPL Journey

  • Bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 7.20 crore in IPL 2024 auction.
  • Acquired by Gujarat Titans for INR 65 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction. 

IPL Career Stats

  • Matches Played: 4.
  • Innings: 3.
  • Runs Scored: 3.
  • Highest Score: 2.
  • Batting Average: 1.00 (3 runs / 3 innings).
  • Strike Rate: 42.86.
  • Balls Faced: 7.
  • Dismissals: 3 (3 ducks).

Career Highlights

  • Part of the India U19 team that finished as runners-up in the 2022 World Cup.
  • Scored a double-century (266 off 269 balls) in his maiden Ranji Trophy season against Nagaland.
  • Brought for a high price of INR 7.20 crore by Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL auction.
  • Smashed a crucial 36-ball 67* to win a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Maharashtra. 

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FAQs About Kumar Kushagar

What is the role of Kumar Kushagra?

Wicketkeeper

Which state team does Kumar Kushagra plays for?

Jharkhand