- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Vishnu Vinod
- Current Team
- PBKS
A dynamic wicket-keeper batter with the ability to clear any boundary, Vishnu Vinod (born December 2, 1993) has established himself as one of India’s most feared domestic power-hitters. Known for his aggressive “see-ball, hit-ball” philosophy, the Kerala star has become a viral sensation for his ability to produce massive individual scores in the shortest formats.
As of January 21, 2026, Vishnu Vinod is a key member of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) squad. Following a record-breaking performance in the 2025-26 domestic season, he has been retained for the IPL 2026 season at his acquisition price of ₹95 Lakh. He enters the new season coming off a historic Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign where he proved to be the most destructive middle-order batter in the tournament.
Vishnu Vinod: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The “Puducherry Carnage” (January 2026)
Vishnu Vinod made the loudest statement of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy on January 6, 2026. Representing Kerala, he smashed a breathtaking 162 off just 84 balls* against Puducherry.
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The Record: His innings included a staggering 14 sixes and 13 boundaries.
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The Impact: This performance cemented his status as an elite finisher, finishing the tournament with 422 runs at a massive average of 105.5.
IPL 2026: The “Sher” of Punjab Kings
Despite roster shuffles in late 2025, Punjab Kings have confirmed Vishnu Vinod as a core part of their 2026 IPL squad. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and the tactical guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting, Vinod is viewed as the “Impact Player” who can either open the innings or provide raw muscle in the lower-middle order. His ability to double as a reliable wicket-keeper adds immense flexibility to the PBKS starting XI.
Domestic Powerhouse Legacy
Vinod has a history of prolific seasons. In the 2019-20 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he led the run charts for Kerala with 508 runs, including three centuries. He also holds the record for a 26-ball 65* against Tamil Nadu in the 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, an innings that famously featured seven sixes.
Vishnu Vinod: Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s / 6s |
| 2023 | MI | 3 | 37 | 30 | 12.33 | 119.35 | 2 / 2 |
| 2017 | RCB | 3 | 19 | 9 | 6.33 | 73.07 | 1 / 1 |
| Career | Total | 6 | 56 | 30 | 9.33 | 98.25 | 3 / 3 |
Domestic Career Highlights (All Formats)
| Format | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s / 50s |
| List A | 58 | 1,998 | 162* | 41.62 | 95.50 | 7 / 4 |
| T20s | 72 | 1,757 | 109* | 32.53 | 140.20 | 1 / 9 |
| First-Class | 29 | 1,060 | 193* | 24.65 | – | 2 / 2 |
