Full Name
Vihaan Manoj Malhotra
Born
January 1, 2007
Birthplace
Patiala, India
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Off-Break
Vihaan Malhotra
Vihaan Malhotra
Vihaan Malhotra
Vihaan Manoj Malhotra is a promising young Indian left-handed batting all-rounder from Patiala, recently acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL auction for ₹30 Lakhs, known for his aggressive style, U-19 experience with India, and significant potential, showcasing good stats in youth formats. He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, bringing versatility to RCB's squad with a strong U-19 performance record.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Under-19s vs India Under-19s · Final | List A | February 6, 2026 | 30 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 83.33 |
| India Under-19s vs Afghanistan Under-19s · 2nd Semi Final | List A | February 4, 2026 | 38 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 80.85 |
| India Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s · 12th Match Super Six Group II | List A | February 1, 2026 | 21 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 48.84 |
| Zimbabwe Under-19s vs India Under-19s · 6th Match Super Six Group II | List A | January 27, 2026 | 109 | 107 | 7 | 0 | 101.87 |
| India Under-19s vs New Zealand Under-19s · 24th Match | List A | January 24, 2026 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 130.77 |
| India Under-19s vs Bangladesh Under-19s · 7th Match | List A | January 17, 2026 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 29.17 |
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s · 12th Match Super Six Group II | List A | February 1, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.75 |
| India Under-19s vs Bangladesh Under-19s · 7th Match | List A | January 17, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.50 |
| England Under-19s vs India Under-19s · Match 9 | List A | January 12, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.75 |
| India Under-19s vs United Arab Emirates Under-19s · Group A | List A | December 12, 2025 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| India A Under-19s vs India B Under-19s · Match 4 | List A | November 23, 2025 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.22 |
| Australia Under-19s vs India Under-19s · 2nd Youth ODI | List A | September 24, 2025 | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | LISTA | Jan 15, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026 | 240 | 287 | 17 | 0 | 83.62 |
| ICC U19 World Cup Warm up Matches 2026 | LISTA | Jan 9, 2026 - Jan 14, 2026 | 87 | 91 | 7 | 1 | 95.60 |
| ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup 2025 | LISTA | Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 | 156 | 143 | 15 | 3 | 109.09 |
| Tri Series in India 2025 | LISTA | Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 182 | 206 | 23 | 3 | 88.35 |
| India Under 19 tour of Australia 2025 | LISTA | Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 | 119 | 136 | 15 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | LISTA | Jan 15, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 5 | 4/14 | 3.63 |
| ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup 2025 | LISTA | Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1/20 | 4.00 |
| Tri Series in India 2025 | LISTA | Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 1 | 1/47 | 5.22 |
| India Under 19 tour of Australia 2025 | LISTA | Sep 21, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025 | 0.2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 | 6.00 |
| India Under 19 tour of England 2025 | FIRSTCLASS | Jun 27, 2025 - Jul 23, 2025 | 17.3 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 1/4 | 3.03 |
| Match | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe Under-19s vs India Under-19s · 6th Match Super Six Group II | List A | January 27, 2026 | 109 | 107 | 7 | 0 | 101.87 |
| India Under-19s vs Bangladesh Under-19s · 7th Match | List A | January 17, 2026 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 29.17 |
| India Under-19s vs Sri Lanka Under-19s · 1st Semi Final | List A | December 19, 2025 | 61 | 45 | 4 | 2 | 135.56 |
| India A Under-19s vs India B Under-19s · Match 1 | List A | November 17, 2025 | 96 | 84 | 11 | 3 | 114.29 |
Matches
Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
News
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Career Trajectory
From local academies to state levels, Vihaan's natural talent and work ethic paved his path to national youth teams and now the IPL with RCB.
He's seen as a player with significant future potential, expected to reach greater heights in his career.
Key Attributes & Performance
A versatile talent with a mix of classical and modern batting, adding depth with his crucial off-spin bowling.
Has shown a strong understanding of the game and commitment to improvement.
An influential player in youth cricket, often leading his teams and earning accolades for individual performances.
His U-19 career highlights include strong run-scoring, with impressive averages and strike rates in specific series.
Recent Matches (late 2025)
- Dec 13, 2025: vs. Pakistan U-19 (ODI) - Scored 12 runs.
- Dec 11, 2025: vs. UAE U-19 (ODI) - Scored 69 runs.
- Late Nov 2025: Played in the U-19 Asia Cup.
Major Teams
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (IPL)
- India Under-19s
- India Under-19 A
- Punjab Under-16s
