Hanuma Vihari Cricket Player Profile

Hanuma Vihari is a professional Cricket player representing India. Born on 1993-10-13 , they operate primarily as a All-Rounder on the field. Over the course of their career, Hanuma Vihari has featured for India, Andhra, Hyderabad, India A, India B, Rest of India, Abahani Limited, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Dindigul Dragons, India Blue, Tripura, Indians, Rayalaseema Kings, East Zone, South Zone, India U19, Amaravati Royals different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a All-Rounder, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Hanuma Vihari is an Indian batting all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break. He built his reputation through domestic cricket before representing India in Test matches. His measured approach at the crease was evident in a long, unbeaten innings that helped India save a Test against Australia. He has also produced major scores for Andhra in the Ranji Trophy.

Profile

Vihari represented Hyderabad in domestic cricket before moving to Andhra. In the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy opener, he made 75 and an unbeaten 68 against Andhra. He scored his first triple century in October 2017, making 302 not out for Andhra against Odisha, and finished that Ranji Trophy season as Andhra’s leading run-scorer.

India selected Vihari for the final two Tests against England in 2018. He made his Test debut that September and scored 56 in his first innings. In 2019, he made 93 against the West Indies before scoring his maiden Test century in the next Test. He also made a half-century against New Zealand in 2020.

During the 2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Vihari made an unbeaten 23 from 161 balls in the Sydney Test, batting through injury alongside Ravichandran Ashwin to help India secure a draw. He captained Andhra in domestic cricket, leading the side to the Ranji Trophy knockout stage in 2022–23. He later represented Warwickshire in county cricket and moved to Tripura for domestic cricket.

IPL Career

Vihari played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2013 Indian T20 League. Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he took the wicket of Chris Gayle and made an unbeaten 46 while chasing.

Delhi Capitals bought Vihari at the player auction for the 2019 Indian T20 League; the franchise released him ahead of the following auction.

Records

Vihari scored his first triple century in first-class cricket, making 302 not out for Andhra against Odisha in October 2017.

FAQs

What is Hanuma Vihari’s role and playing style?

He is a batting all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-break.

When did Hanuma Vihari make his Test debut?

He made his Test debut for India against England in September 2018.

Which teams did Hanuma Vihari represent in the Indian T20 League?

He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013 and was bought by Delhi Capitals for the 2019 tournament.

What was Hanuma Vihari’s highest score for Andhra in the Ranji Trophy?

He made 302 not out against Odisha in October 2017.