- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Harshal Patel
- Current Team
- SRH
Known for his masterful deceptions and the iconic “dipping yorker,” Harshal Patel (born November 23, 1990) has evolved into one of the most prolific death-over specialists in T20 history. A two-time Purple Cap winner, he remains a nightmare for batters looking to accelerate in the final overs, using a mix of subtle variations and tactical intelligence.
As of January 20, 2026, Harshal Patel is a core member of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After a strong 2025 campaign where he claimed 16 wickets, he has been retained for the IPL 2026 season for ₹8 Crore. He enters the new season following a return to his roots in domestic cricket, having recently switched from Haryana to represent Gujarat for the 2025–26 season.
Harshal Patel: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The Double Purple Cap Legend
Harshal Patel achieved legendary status in 2024 by becoming only the third bowler in IPL history (after Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Dwayne Bravo) to win the Purple Cap twice.
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2021 (RCB): Claimed a record-equalling 32 wickets in a single season.
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2024 (PBKS): Led the charts again with 24 wickets, proving his longevity and adaptability across different franchise setups.
Homecoming to Gujarat (Domestic 2025–26)
In September 2025, Harshal ended his long association with Haryana to return to his home state, Gujarat. He cited a desire to be closer to his family while continuing to mentor younger talents. In the recent 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he showed peak rhythm, recently claiming 3/26 against Haryana on November 29, 2025, and consistently delivering high-impact spells in the death overs.
IPL 2026: The SRH Engine Room
For the 2026 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad has officially retained Harshal Patel as their primary Indian seamer. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, he serves as the tactical anchor of the death-bowling unit. His 2025 season saw him become the fastest Indian bowler to reach 100 IPL wickets (achieving the feat in 81 games), a milestone that solidified his value in the SRH camp.
Harshal Patel: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 20, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | SRH | 13 | 263 | 430 | 16 | 4/28 | 26.88 | 9.81 | 16.44 |
| 2024 | PBKS | 14 | 294 | 477 | 24 | 3/15 | 19.88 | 9.73 | 12.25 |
| 2021 | RCB | 15 | 338 | 459 | 32 | 5/27 | 14.34 | 8.14 | 10.56 |
| Career | Total | 119 | 2,424 | 3,579 | 151 | 5/27 | 23.70 | 8.86 | 16.05 |
IPL Batting Highlights
| Year | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s / 6s |
| 2025 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 10.50 | 80.77 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 4.33 | 68.42 | 1 / 1 |
| 2018 | 5 | 60 | 36* | 60.00 | 181.82 | 1 / 6 |
| Career | 119 | 270 | 36* | 9.31 | 117.90 | 16 / 15 |
