- Name
- Karn Sharma
- Nationality
- India
- 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.