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Navdeep Saini

Navdeep Saini is an Indian right-arm fast bowler who was born on November 23, 1992, in Karnal, Haryana. As of 2025, he plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His career includes international caps in Test, ODI, and T20I formats, and he is known for bowling at high speeds. 

For the 2025-26 season, Navdeep Saini plays for Delhi in domestic competitions like the Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He is also listed as part of the East Delhi Riders for the Delhi Premier League. Navdeep Saini has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a replacement for the injured Harshit Rana for the IPL 2026 season.

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Full Name
Navdeep Amarjeet Saini
Born
November 23, 1992
Birthplace
Karnal, Haryana
Role
Bowler
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast seam
Batting Style
Right-handed
Place Of Birth
Karnal, Haryana
Country
India
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Delhi vs Vidarbha · 4th Quarter-Final (D1 v B2) List A January 13, 2026 3 8 0 0 37.50
Delhi vs Odisha · Match 54 List A December 31, 2025 17 24 1 1 70.83
Delhi vs Saurashtra · Match 36 List A December 29, 2025 34 29 2 1 117.24
Delhi vs Gujarat · Group D List A December 26, 2025 6 10 0 0 60.00
Andhra vs Delhi · Group D List A December 24, 2025 5 4 1 0 125.00
Delhi vs Uttarakhand · Group D T20 December 8, 2025 3 3 0 0 100.00

Matches

Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
155/8 & 1/2
Result
155/7 & 4/0
KKR won by superover April 26, 2026 7:30 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
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Teams Played For

  • International: India (Test, ODI, T20I) (2019-2021)
  • IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders (Current), Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils/Capitals
  • Domestic/Other: Delhi, India A/B/C, North Zone, Kent, Worcestershire, East Delhi Riders

Career Records (international)

  • Test: 2 matches, 4 wickets, average of 43.00, best figures of 2/54
  • ODI: 8 matches, 6 wickets, average of 80.17, best figures of 2/58
  • T20I: 11 matches, 13 wickets, average of 18.08, best figures of 3/17 

Navdeep Saini's last international match was a T20I against Sri Lanka on July 28, 2021. His last ODI was on July 23, 2021, and his final Test match was in January 2021. 

Key Stats (as Of April 2026)

  • T20I: 11 Matches, 13 Wickets, Avg 18.07, Best 3/17
  • ODI: 8 Matches, 6 Wickets, Avg 80.16
  • Test: 2 Matches, 4 Wickets, Avg 43.00
  • IPL: 32 Games, 23 Wickets, Econ 8.88
  • First Class (FC): 77 Matches, Avg 29.66

Awards & Achievements

  • Man of the Match on Debut (T20I): Third Indian to achieve this feat (3/17 vs West Indies).
  • Was a net bowler for India during the 2019 World Cup.
  • Recognized for consistent pace over 150 kmph.
  • Part of the Indian squad that won the historic 2020-21 Test series in Australia (Border-Gavaskar Trophy).

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