Harshal Patel

    Harshal Patel
    • Full Name: Harshal Patel
    • Country: India
    • Born: 23 Nov 1990
    • Height: 5.7

    Harshal Patel is a right-arm medium bowler and a right-handed player, who played in the Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Gujarat in 2008-09, capturing 23 wickets in seven matches of the season

    Harshal Patel's Early Life

    Harshal's family had planned to move to the USA, but his brother Tapan Patel saw to it that he stayed on in India for the sake of his cricket. Patel moved to Haryana, where he was under the watchful eyes of former England cricketer Ian Pont, who helped him develop his skills. Eventually, he made his first-class debut for Haryana against Delhi in 2011 and ended the season with 28 wickets from 7 games.

    Harshal Patel's International Career

    He made his international debut for the Indian cricket team on November 19, 2021, when he was called up to the Indian Twenty20 Internationals (T20I) squad for the series against New Zealand. He picked up two wickets and was named Player of the Match. He followed it up with another successful hole with two wickets to finish the series with four scalps in two appearances.

    Cricket Positioning

    Batting

    Right- Handed Bat

    Bowling

    Right- arm fast-medium

    Role

    Bowler

    Harshal Patel's IPL Career

    Harshal Patel made his debut in the 2012 IPL season and has since played in 41 matches across seven seasons. Last year, while playing for the Delhi franchise, he conceded runs at an economy of 9.54. His average economy at IPL is 8.66. 

    It turned out to be a breakthrough year he finished with 32 wickets, the most in an IPL season along with Dwayne Bravo. His mastery over the dipping yorker and some slower variations earned him much praise.

    In February 2021, Harshal was bought by the Royal Challengers for a staggering INR 10.75 crore ($1.4 million). This was 53.75 times his previous IPL salary.

    Harshal Patel's Records

    • Harshal Patel is the first bowler to score a 5-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in IPL.
    • He stands in the 48th position on the "Most Wickets taken in a calendar year" table.

    Harshal Patel's Net Worth

    Harshal Patel's net worth is reported to be around $2 million or 15 crores in Indian rupees. He earned his net worth through endorsement deals, his playing career, etc.