Profile
Ashwani Kumar is a left-arm fast bowler who represents Punjab in domestic cricket. He earned a name for himself as a death-overs specialist - a bowler capable of outsmarting batters with clever variations. Ashwani Kumar had some eye-catching performances in the 2023 Sher-e-Punjab T20 Trophy, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker and played a key role in his team lifting the title. His skills were spotted by Mumbai Indians scouts, earning him a contract for IPL 2025. <br/> <br/> Ashwani made an immediate impact in IPL 2025, enjoying a dream debut for Mumbai Indians. He picked up a stunning 4/24 against Kolkata Knight Riders - the best figures by an Indian bowler on IPL debut, and even struck with his very first ball in the tournament. Over the course of the season, he featured in 7 matches and claimed 11 wickets at an average of around 21, showcasing his ability to deliver breakthroughs, especially in pressure situations. While he had a few expensive outings, his knack for picking wickets and handling high-pressure overs stood out for a young pacer. <br/> <br/> Looking ahead, Ashwani Kumar is viewed as a long-term prospect for Mumbai Indians. With his left-arm angle, variations and temperament in crunch moments, he has the potential to grow into a reliable death-overs specialist. If he improves consistency and control, he could become a key part of MI’s bowling core in the coming seasons and even push for higher honours in Indian cricket.
Career Statistics
| Format | ROWHEADER | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| — | Matches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| — | Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Balls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Highest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Average | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | SR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Not Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Fours | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Sixes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Ducks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 50s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Format | ROWHEADER | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| — | Matches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| — | Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| — | Balls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| — | Runs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 232 |
| — | Maidens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| — | Avg | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 21.09 |
| — | Eco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.32 |
| — | SR | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 11.18 |
| — | BBI | -/- | -/- | -/- | 4/24 |
| — | BBM | -/- | -/- | -/- | 4/24 |
| — | 4w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| — | 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| — | 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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