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Rushil Ugarkar

Rushil Jayraj Ugarkar is a young, right-arm fast-medium bowler from the USA, known for his pace and bounce, representing MI New York in Major League Cricket (MLC), the United States National Team (debuting in late 2025), and domestic teams like the Bay Blazers and Silicon Valley Strikers. Born June 30, 2003, in St. Louis, he gained prominence in Minor League Cricket (MiLC) and is emerging as a key asset for Team USA, noted for his increasing speed (touching 140 kmph) and potential in T20 cricket. 

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Full Name
Rushil Jayraj Ugarkar
Born
June 30, 2003
Birth Place
St. Louis, Missouri
Country
U.S.A.
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
MI New York vs Los Angeles Knight Riders · Match 27 T20 July 6, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Texas Super Kings vs MI New York · Match 21 T20 June 30, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Maryland Mavericks vs NJ Titans · Match 14 T20 November 27, 2024 1 1 0 0 100.00
Carolina Eagles vs Maryland Mavericks · Match 4 T20 November 23, 2024 6 4 0 0 150.00
Silicon Valley Strikers vs East Bay Blazers · Match 12 T20 September 7, 2024 11 11 0 1 100.00

Matches

Dubai Capitals Dubai Capitals
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
MI Emirates MI Emirates
Dubai Capitals Dubai Capitals
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Teams Represented

  • Major League Cricket (MLC): Plays for MI New York, a significant step in his career.
  • USA National Team: Debuted for the United States in late 2025, marking his entry into international cricket.
  • Domestic Teams: Also played for the Bay Blazers (2024-present) and Dallas Mustangs (2023), and Silicon Valley Strikers (2021).

International Debuts & Recent Matches

International Debut (ODI)

  • Date: October 26, 2025
  • Opponent: Nepal
  • Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
  • Team: United States (USA) 

Recent International Matches (USA)

  • vs. United Arab Emirates (UAE): November 2, 2025 (ODI)
  • vs. United Arab Emirates (UAE): October 27, 2025 (ODI)

MLC Career Highlights

  • Team: MI New York
  • Role: Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
  • Key Moment: Defended 12 runs in the final over against Glenn Maxwell and Glenn Phillips to win the MLC 2025 title for MI New York.
  • Performance: Showcased raw pace (touching 140 kmph), swing, and maturity.