Shardul Thakur is a fast medium right-arm bowler who is now a prominent name in the Indian Premier League. He is one of the most valuable players in IPL history. Shardul Thakur’s IPL journey began with Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), marking his debut season in the league.
Shardul Thakur started his cricketing journey in Mumbai. He showcased his talent in domestic cricket before making it to the vast stage. After his time with Kings XI Punjab, Thakur played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022.
He was subsequently traded to Kolkata knight riders KKR ahead of IPL 2023. In this article, we will tell you about Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2024 stats, Shardul Thakur’s IPL team, his batting and bowling stats, and more.
Shardul Thakur IPL Profile
Thakur, who can bowl fast-medium right-arm and also bats right-handed, made his IPL debut in 2015 as a player of the King XI Punjab (KXIP) side. Throughout the IPL, he has represented various franchises, including Rising Pune Supergiant and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Apart from appearing in IPL cricket, Thakur has also been a part of the national team, representing India at both Test and limited-overs formats.
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Personal Details
Shardul, the all-rounder Indian cricketer from the pace-based Indian Premier League (IPL) has won numerous admirers for his performance. Thakur, a fast bowler with handy lower-order batting was born on the 16th of October, 1991 in the town of Palghar in the state of Maharashtra, India. He has made remarkable progress over the last several years by making significant contributions to the IPL field.
Shardul Thakur IPL Batting Statistics
While Shardul is mostly known for his bowling, he proves his worth with the bat many times than adding runs when batting in the IPL. Through the course of the most recent available statistics, Thakur has managed to achieve a decent batting average and strike rate. Perhaps, his ability to play some significant innings at the lower half of the order has become a powerful weapon for his teams.
| Year | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100’s | 50’s |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 113 | 68 | 14.13 | 161.43 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 14 | 120 | 29* | 15 | 137.93 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 3* | 2.5 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 14 | 12* | 7 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 15 | 15* | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 7* | 0 | 116.66 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 88 | 286 | 68 | 11.92 | 140.2 | 0 | 1 |
Shardul Thakur Chennai Super Kings Bowling Statistics
Thakur’s bowling has been the central force of his IPL performance, consistently claiming crucial wickets for the teams he has played for. He has one of the best bowling figures in IPL. Since he is good at generating pace as well as movement, some of the most prominent players of the league have not been able to stay on his bowling. Thakur’s talent for getting the wickets that matter the most at crucial moments is one of the unique qualities that set him apart from the others.
| Year | Matches | Runs conceded | Wickets | Best Figures | Average | Economy |
| 2024 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0/27 | – | 8.86 |
| 2023 | 11 | 220 | 7 | 2/23 | 31.43 | 10.48 |
| 2022 | 14 | 473 | 15 | 4/36 | 31.53 | 9.79 |
| 2021 | 16 | 527 | 21 | 3/28 | 25.09 | 8.8 |
| 2020 | 9 | 275 | 10 | 2/28 | 27.5 | 8.5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 281 | 8 | 2/18 | 35.12 | 9.36 |
| 2018 | 13 | 431 | 16 | 2/18 | 26.93 | 9.23 |
| 2017 | 12 | 315 | 11 | 3/19 | 28.63 | 8.25 |
| 2015 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 1/38 | 38 | 12.66 |
| Overall | 88 | 2622 | 89 | 4/36 | 29.46 | 9.16 |
Shardul Thakur Fielding Statistics
Besides his bowling and batting contributions, Shardul has been an outstanding fielder for the team. His whole athleticism and agility have turned out to be sharp fielding performance which makes it possible for him to control the field or affect important runouts. Thakur’s dedication to excel in every feature of the sport has made him an admirer as a total team player.
| Year | Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 88 | 30 | 0 |
Shardul Thakur IPL Auction Price History
Thakur, who has not gone unnoticed at the IPL auctions, has done particularly well in the last seasons. Throughout his career, he has made a name for himself with many teams so that he can land significant deals. Throughout his career, there have been many games where he has repeatedly proven his skill and dedication. Teams have rewarded this by investing in him as they have seen his talents.
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2018 | 2.60 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2019 | 2.60 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2020 | 2.60 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2021 | 2.60 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
| 2022 | 10.75 Cr | Delhi Capitals |
| 2023 | 10.75 Cr | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2024 | 4.00 Cr | Chennai Super Kings |
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FAQ’s
What is the highest score of Shardul Thakur in IPL?
The highest score of Shardul Thakur in IPL is 68 runs which he scored in IPL 2023.
What is the best bowling figure in Shardul Thakur IPL history?
The best bowling figure of Shardul Thakur is 4/36 in IPL 2022.
What is the total number of wickets Shardul Thakur has taken in the IPL?
Shardul Thakur has a total of 89 wickets
What is Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2024 price?
Shardul was sold to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 at the price of 4.00 Crores.
