Raghu Sharma made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians against the Chennai Super Kings on May 2, 2026. This match is part of the high-stakes IPL known as ‘El Clasico’.
Sharma is a right-arm leg-break bowler and a lower-order right-handed batter. Born in 1993 in Jalandhar, Punjab, he is now 33 years old.
He has played 12 first-class matches, taking a total of 57 wickets. This includes five five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls. In the previous season’s Vijay Hazare Trophy, he took 14 wickets in eight matches.
Sharma joined the Mumbai Indians in 2025 as a mid-season replacement for the injured Vignesh Puthur. Before his promotion to the main squad, he was part of Mumbai’s support bowling group.
Career Statistics:
- First-class matches: 12
- Total wickets taken: 57
- Five-wicket hauls: 5
- Ten-wicket hauls: 3
- T20 matches played since debut: 4
- Wickets taken in Vijay Hazare Trophy: 14
- Matches played in Vijay Hazare Trophy: 8
This debut comes after a solid performance in domestic cricket, where he has represented both Punjab and Puducherry across various formats.
Crowd reactions and expert opinions about his performance are still emerging. Observers are keenly watching how this debut will shape his future in the league.
