Angkrish Raghuvanshi is an Indian cricketer who gained attention in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, where he was India’s top run-scorer. He was part of the team that won the 2024 IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders.
He made his T20 debut for Mumbai cricket team in October 2023 against Haryana cricket team. His List A debut came in November 2023 against Sikkim cricket team.
Born in Delhi, he moved to Mumbai at age 11 and trained under Abhishek Nayar and Omkar Salvi. He later settled there permanently.
KKR bought him for INR 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction. He made his IPL debut against Delhi Capitals and scored 54 runs off 27 balls in his first match.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Records and Achievements
Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a very controlled innings to help Kolkata Knight Riders reach a big total against Mumbai Indians.
KKR scored 220/4 at Wankhede Stadium, and Raghuvanshi was a key reason behind it. He came in during the powerplay but did not rush. He reached his half-century in 29 balls and finished with 51 runs at a strike rate of around 176.
His innings included six fours and two sixes, which kept the run rate high throughout. Even when he was not hitting boundaries, he rotated strike well so the pressure stayed on the bowlers.
He got out in the 19th over while trying to attack a slower ball from Hardik Pandya. The shot didn’t connect properly and he was caught by Tilak Varma.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Career Stats
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has played 4 first-class matches and scored 191 runs, including 2 fifties. In List A cricket, he has played 18 matches and scored 535 runs, with 5 fifties.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| FC | 4 | 191 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 3 |
| List A | 18 | 535 | 0 | 5 | 57 | 12 |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Personal Life
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was born in New Delhi in 2004 and later moved to Mumbai to seriously focus on cricket.
He is 21 years old and plays as a right-handed top-order batter. One important thing about him is his mindset. He has clearly said that cricket is something he thinks about all the time. He wants to keep improving, work hard, and win matches for his team. His focus is always on helping the team win tournaments.
He also looks up to Shubman Gill as his idol, which shows the kind of player he wants to become. His family background has played a big role in his journey. His father, Avneesh Raghuvanshi, is a former tennis player, and his mother, Malika Raghuvanshi, has represented India in basketball. Because of this, sports were always part of his life from a young age.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Contract
Angkrish Raghuvanshi got a strong backing from Kolkata Knight Riders after his first IPL season. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, KKR bought him for ₹3 crore.
He came into the auction as an uncapped player, but his performances had already made an impact. He had a very good debut season in IPL 2024, where he grabbed attention straight away. He originally got his chance as a replacement for Nitish Rana.
FAQs
Q. When did Angkrish Raghuvanshi make his T20 debut?
A. Angkrish Raghuvanshi made his T20 debut for Mumbai in October 2023 against Haryana.
Q. How did Angkrish Raghuvanshi perform in his IPL debut?
A. Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 54 runs off 27 balls in his first match against Delhi Capitals.
Q. When did KKR sign him and for how much?
A. KKR signed him in the IPL 2024 auction for ₹20 lakh.
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