- Nationality
India- Cricket
- M. Siddharth
- Current Team
- LSG
A specialist in the powerplay and a burgeoning force in the Tamil Nadu spin legacy, M. Siddharth (born October 3, 1998) is a left-arm orthodox spinner known for his exceptional control, drift, and unique ability to bowl with the new ball. Primarily a defensive-minded bowler who creates pressure through economy, Siddharth famously etched his name in IPL history by claiming Virat Kohli as his maiden wicket.
As of January 22, 2026, M. Siddharth is entering the IPL 2026 season as a retained tactical asset for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After proving his mettle as a “match-up” specialist against high-profile right-handers, the franchise has shown continued faith in the 27-year-old, retaining him at his acquisition price of ₹75 Lakh.
M. Siddharth: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The “New Ball” Specialist
Siddharth’s primary value lies in his ability to bowl difficult lengths during the powerplay. Unlike traditional spinners who rely on flight, Siddharth uses a skiddy, flat trajectory that forces batters to take risks.
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Maiden IPL Wicket: Playing for LSG in 2024, he dismissed Virat Kohli with a delivery that drifted and gripped, a moment that remains a highlight of his T20 career.
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IPL 2026 Role: Under the guidance of head coach Justin Langer, Siddharth is often deployed as a “strategic opener” to stifle aggressive openers and allow LSG’s pace battery to attack from the other end.
Domestic Dominance with Tamil Nadu
Siddharth has been a pillar for Tamil Nadu in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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SMAT Heroics: He was a key architect of Tamil Nadu’s title win in 2021, famously taking 4/20 in the final.
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TNPL Consistency: Representing the Lyca Kovai Kings, Siddharth has consistently been one of the most economical bowlers in the league, maintaining an economy rate of under 6.00 across multiple seasons.
Recent Form (January 2026)
Entering the 2026 cycle, Siddharth has focused on adding more “away-drift” to his repertoire.
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Domestic Rhythm: During the 2025–26 domestic season, he has been effective on the turning tracks of Chennai and Coimbatore, helping Tamil Nadu maintain a high win percentage in the shorter formats.
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Statistical Impact: While his wicket tally may seem modest, his dot-ball percentage remains in the top 10% for spinners in the Indian domestic circuit.
M. Siddharth: Consolidated IPL Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 22, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | LSG | 2 | 42 | 67 | 2 | 2/39 | 33.50 | 9.57 | 21.00 |
| 2024 | LSG | 3 | 54 | 71 | 1 | 1/21 | 71.00 | 7.89 | 54.00 |
| Career | Total | 5 | 96 | 138 | 3 | 2/39 | 46.00 | 8.63 | 32.00 |
Overall T20 Record (Domestic + IPL)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy | Strike Rate |
| T20s (Overall) | 62 | 78 | 4/20 | 5.48 | 17.80 |
