Harshal Patel Cricket Player Profile

Harshal Patel is a professional Cricket player representing India. Born on 1990-11-23 , they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Harshal Patel has featured for India, Gujarat, Haryana, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Harshal Patel is an Indian bowling all-rounder who represents Haryana in domestic cricket. A right-arm fast-medium bowler and right-handed batter, he is known for using slower deliveries and for his work in the closing overs of limited-overs matches. His domestic career began with Gujarat before he moved to Haryana, where strong performances in the Ranji Trophy helped establish him. He later made his India debut in T20 internationals and built a long career in the Indian T20 League.

Profile

Patel played for Gujarat before moving to Haryana for the 2011–12 domestic season. In his first Ranji Trophy season for Haryana, he took eight-wicket hauls in consecutive knockout matches against Karnataka and Rajasthan. His first-class debut for Haryana came against Delhi in 2011, and his performances helped him earn a place in the Indian T20 League with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Patel made his T20 international debut for India against New Zealand in November 2021. He took two wickets and was named Player of the Match, then added another two-wicket haul in the series. His T20 international career includes {T20I_MATCHES} matches and {T20I_WICKETS} wickets.

IPL Career

Patel made his Indian T20 League debut with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2012. He played for the franchise from 2012 to 2017, joined Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) for 2018 to 2020, then returned to Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2021 to 2023.

In 2021, Patel took 32 wickets for Royal Challengers Bangalore, including a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians and a hat-trick against the same franchise. He finished the season as the joint-leading wicket-taker.

Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Patel for ₹10.75 crore at the 2022 auction. He later played for Punjab Kings in 2024, taking 24 wickets and winning the Purple Cap, before joining Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025 after being bought for ₹8 crore.

Patel has taken {IPL_WICKETS} wickets in {IPL_MATCHES} Indian T20 League matches.

Records

Patel became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians in the Indian T20 League, taking 5 for 27 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2021.

In 2021, Patel took 32 wickets in the Indian T20 League, matching the season record and becoming the highest Indian wicket-taker in a single season at the time.

Patel bowled an over that matched the Indian T20 League record for most runs conceded in an over, giving away 37 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021.

In 2024, Patel became the first player to win the Indian T20 League Purple Cap with different franchises, after winning it with Punjab Kings; he was also only the second Indian to win the award more than once.

FAQs

What is Harshal Patel’s role and bowling style?

He is a bowling all-rounder who bowls right-arm fast-medium and bats right-handed.

When did Harshal Patel make his T20 international debut?

He made his T20 international debut for India against New Zealand in November 2021.

Which Indian T20 League teams has Harshal Patel played for?

He has played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

How many wickets has Harshal Patel taken in the Indian T20 League?

He has taken {IPL_WICKETS} wickets in {IPL_MATCHES} matches.