Atharva Ankolekar: The Homegrown Hero’s Return Atharva Ankolekar’s story is one of perseverance and local pride. Born and raised in Mumbai, he first made global headlines during India’s 2020 Under-19 World Cup campaign, where his tactical spin was instrumental in guiding the team to the final. After years of honing his craft in the grueling local divisions and domestic circuits, Ankolekar’s consistent performances for Mumbai have earned him a permanent place in the Blue and Gold. Known for his ability to bowl tight, wicket-to-wicket lines and provide crucial runs under pressure, his return to the Wankhede as a senior squad member is a testament to his growth as a modern T20 cricketer.
Atharva Ankolekar Career Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 2026.
Batting & Fielding
| Format |
Matches |
Runs |
High Score |
Average |
Strike Rate |
50s |
4s |
6s |
| First-Class |
2 |
61 |
46 |
30.50 |
52.14 |
0 |
– |
– |
| List A |
22 |
294 |
66 |
24.50 |
75.14 |
1 |
– |
– |
| T20 (Domestic) |
15 |
130 |
34 |
32.50 |
135.16 |
0 |
10 |
4 |
Bowling
| Format |
Matches |
Balls |
Runs |
Wickets |
BBI |
Average |
Economy |
Strike Rate |
| First-Class |
2 |
344 |
185 |
4 |
4/18 |
46.25 |
3.22 |
86.0 |
| List A |
22 |
1018 |
775 |
32 |
4/34 |
24.21 |
4.56 |
31.8 |
| T20 (Domestic) |
15 |
294 |
291 |
10 |
2/19 |
29.10 |
5.93 |
29.4 |
India
