Karn Sharma

Name
Karn Sharma
Nationality
indIndia
Position
Bowler
Current Team
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Leagues
IPL
Seasons
2023

Karn Sharma

Karn Sharma is an Indian cricketer who was born on October 23, 1987, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a right-arm leg-spin bowler and an occasional right-handed batsman who plays for the Railways cricket team in domestic cricket and has played for various teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Career Stats:

First-class:

Matches: 76

Wickets: 221

Best Bowling: 8/67

Bowling Average: 29.25

5 Wickets in Innings: 13

List A:

Matches: 95

Wickets: 108

Best Bowling: 5/71

Bowling Average: 34.10

5 Wickets in Innings: 2

T20:

Matches: 145

Wickets: 121

Best Bowling: 4/16

Bowling Average: 28.19

5 Wickets in Innings: 0

IPL:

Matches: 54

Wickets: 46

Best Bowling: 4/16

Bowling Average: 33.60

5 Wickets in Innings: 0

Achievements:

  • Karn Sharma made his IPL debut for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2009, but he didn’t get many opportunities to play in that season.
  • He was then picked up by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013, and he played a key role in their journey to the playoffs in his debut season.
  • He was bought by the Mumbai Indians in 2014, and he played a vital role in their title-winning campaign, picking up four wickets in the final against the Chennai Super Kings.
  • Karn Sharma has also played for the Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
  • He has played two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and two T20 Internationals (T20Is) for the Indian cricket team, making his debut in 2014.
  • Karn’s ability to turn the ball sharply and his variations in pace and length make him a valuable asset to any team.