Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma is a Right-arm fast medium Bowler, who was born on Sep 02, 1988, and has played for India, India A, India Blue, India Red, North Zone, Rest of India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Deccan Chargers, India Under-19, Sussex, Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rising Pune Supergiant, Indians, Gujarat Titans, Purani Delhi 6, West Delhi Lions teams so far.

Talking about Test career, Ishant Sharma has taken a total of 311 wickets in 105 matches and 188 innings.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Ishant Sharma has taken a total of 115 wickets in 80 matches and 78 innings.

Looking at Ishant Sharma's international T20 career, Bowler has taken a total of 8 wickets in 14 matches and 14 innings.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Ishant Sharma has taken 96 wickets in 117 matches and 117 innings.

In the latest List A encounter in Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2025/26 against Vidarbha at BCCI Centre of Excellence 2, Bengaluru on Jan 13, 2026, the bowler delivered a disciplined spell, showcasing control and tactical awareness. Bowling 9 overs, Ishant Sharma picked up 2 wickets while conceding 47 runs at an economy rate of 5.22.

Operating during key phases of the innings, Ishant Sharma maintained tight lines and lengths, making it difficult for batters to score freely. Ishant Sharma delivered a key breakthrough by dismissing Atharva Taide, Nachiket Bhute, putting the team in control.

The performance came during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2025/26, where conditions often demand adaptability and precision. Ishant Sharma ability to mix pace and extract assistance from the surface played a key role in restricting the opposition.

Even when wickets didn’t come in clusters, Ishant Sharma spell ensured scoreboard pressure was maintained.