KC Cariappa

KC Cariappa is an Indian cricketer who was born on April 13, 1994, in Coorg, Karnataka. He is a right-arm leg-spinner who is known for his variations and his ability to deceive the batsmen.

Career Stats:

Cariappa made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2015, and has since played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Rajasthan Royals. He has played a total of 11 matches in the IPL and has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 29.54 and an economy rate of 7.86.

In domestic cricket, Cariappa has played for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He has taken 41 wickets in 15 First-Class matches, and 32 wickets in 34 List A matches.

Achievements:

• Cariappa is best known for his IPL debut for KKR in 2015, when he was bought for INR 2.4 crore ($340,000) at the auction, despite being relatively unknown at the time.
• He made an immediate impact in his first IPL match, picking up 2 wickets for 32 runs against the Chennai Super Kings.
• Cariappa’s performances in domestic cricket have been consistent, and he has been one of the key bowlers for Karnataka in recent years.
• He was also part of the Karnataka team that won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2019, taking 11 wickets in the tournament at an average of 14.18 and an economy rate of 7.00.