18 Sushant Mishra

Sushant Mishra: Player Profile & Career Milestones

The U-19 World Cup Hero

Sushant first caught the world’s eye during India’s 2020 Under-19 World Cup campaign. Under the mentorship of Rahul Dravid, he spearheaded the pace attack, claiming 7 wickets at an average of 19.85. His career-defining spell came in the high-stakes semi-final against Pakistan, where his aggressive three-wicket haul paved the way for India’s dominant victory.

Domestic Dominance: Jharkhand’s Title Spearhead

The year 2025 marked a watershed moment for Mishra. He finished as the leading wicket-taker of the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), claiming 22 wickets in just 11 matches. His relentless consistency was instrumental in Jharkhand clinching their first-ever SMAT title on December 18, 2025.

Adding to his red-hot form, on January 8, 2026, Sushant registered his maiden 6-wicket haul in List A cricket (6/52) against Tripura in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Ripping through the top order in his opening spell, he demonstrated his ability to extract steep bounce and swing the new ball, a trait that the Rajasthan Royals are eager to utilize.

IPL Journey: From Gujarat to Rajasthan

• IPL 2022: Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad as an injury replacement.

• IPL 2024: After a bidding war, he was signed by Gujarat Titans for a staggering ₹2.20 Crore.

• IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals successfully outbid Kolkata Knight Riders to secure him for ₹90 Lakh. With the Royals’ focus on a “Left-Arm Pace” strategy for 2026, Mishra is expected to be a primary choice alongside Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer.

Sushant Mishra: Career Statistics

Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.

Bowling Performance

Batting & Fielding