- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Ashwani Kumar
- Current Team
- MI
Ashwani Kumar: From Mohali Lanes to IPL Stardom Ashwani Kumar’s journey is a quintessential story of grit and talent. A left-arm fast bowler who sharpens his skills in the competitive Punjab domestic circuit, Ashwani first garnered serious attention with his ability to handle high-pressure “slog overs.” His debut for Mumbai Indians in 2025 was nothing short of a fairytale; bowling his very first delivery in the IPL, he dismissed KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, setting the tone for a historic 4-wicket haul. With a natural ability to swing the ball and a bag full of tactical variations, the young southpaw is quickly becoming a cornerstone of the MI pace attack.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 2026.
Batting & Fielding
| Year | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 4s | 6s | CT |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W |
| Career | 7 | 123 | 232 | 11 | 4/24 | 21.09 | 11.32 | 11.18 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 123 | 232 | 11 | 4/24 | 21.09 | 11.32 | 11.18 | 1 |
