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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. 

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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
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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

Matches

Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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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