Full Name
Vishal Nishad
Born
April 1, 2005
Place Of Birth
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Nationality
Indian
Role
Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm legbreak
Vishal Nishad
Vishal Nishad
Vishal Nishad
Vishal Nishad is a young Indian leg-break bowling all-rounder from Gorakhpur, known for his "mystery spin," who was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL auction for ₹30 Lakh after strong performances in the UP T20 League, rising from humble beginnings where he worked as a laborer to become a professional cricketer.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Falcons vs Gorakhpur Lions · Eliminator | T20 | September 3, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Gorakhpur Lions vs Kanpur Superstars · Match 28 | T20 | August 31, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.67 |
| Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons · Match 26 | T20 | August 30, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Gorakhpur Lions vs Meerut Mavericks · Match 24 | T20 | August 29, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8.25 |
| Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings · Match 21 | T20 | August 27, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.50 |
| Lucknow Falcons vs Gorakhpur Lions · Match 23 | T20 | September 5, 2024 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025 | T20 | Aug 17, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Uttar Pradesh T20 2024 | T20 | Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2025 | T20 | Aug 17, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 | 17 | 0 | 147 | 5 | 2/33 | 8.65 |
| Uttar Pradesh T20 2024 | T20 | Aug 25, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024 | 14 | 0 | 98 | 7 | 3/45 | 7.00 |
Matches
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
News
Records & Awards (highlights)
- UP T20 League: Delivered a "stellar performance" as a mystery spinner, catching the eye of IPL franchises.
- Emerging Talent: Recognized for his journey from poverty to the IPL, symbolizing hard work and perseverance.
IPL 2026 Auction
Purchased by Punjab Kings for ₹30 Lakhs.
Major Teams
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): Signed for IPL 2024 season.
- Gaur Gorakhpur Lions: Played in the UP T20 League.
