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Saurabh Netravalkar: Software engineer and USA's cricket hero

Saurabh Netravalkar is an Indian-born American cricketer, a left-arm fast-medium bowler known for representing the USA and playing for teams like Mumbai (India U-19), Washington Freedom (MLC), and Gulf Giants; a software engineer at Oracle, he played for India U-19 in 2010, debuted internationally for the USA in 2019, captained the US team, and gained fame for his crucial Super Over performance against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, taking 100+ ODI wickets for the USA. 

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Full Name
Saurabh Naresh Netravalkar
Place Of Birth
Mumbai, India
Born
October 16, 1991
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Left arm Fast medium
Role
Bowler
Hobbies
Travelling, Working out
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Barbados Royals vs Trinbago Knight Riders · Match 28 T20 September 13, 2025 1 1 0 0 100.00
San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom · Match 1 T20 June 13, 2025 9 7 1 0 128.57
United States of America vs Canada · Match 72 ODI May 25, 2025 2 3 0 0 66.67
United States of America vs Oman · Match 70 ODI May 21, 2025 0 0 0 0 -
United States of America vs Canada · Match 10 T20I April 25, 2025 8 7 1 0 114.29
Namibia vs United States of America · Match 52 ODI February 14, 2025 4 2 1 0 200.00

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Saurabh Netravlkar’s Bio

Saurabh Netravalkar is a quirky left-arm pacer who can also bat a bit. He was part of the India U19 setup and played domestic cricket for Mumbai. However, the intense competition in India limited his opportunities. Blessed with a tall frame, Netravalkar had the ability to
generate disconcerting bounce and movement. A studious person, he was employed by Oracle at one point. Like many talented Indian cricketers, he sought opportunities elsewhere. His big break came when he was named in the United States squad for the Super50 Tournament in the West Indies. Continued consistency eventually earned Netravalkar the leadership role with the USA national team. Under his captaincy, the team gained ODI status in April 2019.

International Debuts Of Saurabh Netravlkar

  • ODI Debut: April 27, 2019, for the United States against Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Windhoek.

  • T20I Debut: March 15, 2019, for the United States against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at ICC Academy Dubai. 

  • Recent ODI Matches (late 2025):

    • November 3, 2025: USA vs United Arab Emirates (UAE) (Bowling figures: 3/4)

Teams Saurabh Netravlkar Represented

  • India U-19 (2010): India's highest wicket-taker at the U-19 World Cup.
  • Mumbai (Domestic): Played First-Class (Ranji Trophy) & List A (Vijay Hazare Trophy) cricket.
  • United States (International): Made debut in 2019, became captain, and earned ODI status.
  • Franchise Leagues: Washington Freedom (MLC), Gulf Giants (ILT20), Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL). 

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Key Records And Awards

  • Highest Wicket-Taker for India U-19: He was India's leading wicket-taker in the 2010 ICC Under-19 World Cup.

  • USA's First to 100 ODI Wickets: He became the first bowler to take 100 ODI wickets for the United States in 2025.

  • USA's First T20I Five-Wicket Haul: He was the first American bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul in a T20I match.

  • 2024 T20 World Cup Heroics: Gained international recognition for his match-winning Super Over performance against Pakistan, where he successfully defended 18 runs.

  • Leading Wicket-Taker in MLC: He topped the overall bowling charts in the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) season, powering Washington Freedom to the title.

  • Awards: He received the CEAT Best Junior Cricketer of India award in January 2009 and the Dilip Sardesai Scholarship from the Mumbai Cricket Association in 2010.