Who is 23-year-old Shivang Kumar? Sunrisers Hyderabad gave him an IPL debut. Learn all about him
- bySudha Saxena
- 03 Apr, 2026
Who is Shivang Kumar: Who is Shivang Kumar, who was given a debut by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the match against KKR? Shivang is a spin bowler.
Shivang Kumar Profile: SRH has given all-rounder Shivang Kumar the opportunity to make his IPL debut in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Ishan Kishan, who is captaining the Hyderabad team in the match against KKR, said that 23-year-old Shivang performed very well in the nets, hence he is being given the opportunity to debut.
Who is Shivang Kumar?
Shivang Kumar was born on May 26, 2002. He hails from Madhya Pradesh and plays domestic cricket for MP. He is a chinaman bowler, meaning he bowls left-arm wrist spin. Shivang's arrival provides Sunrisers Hyderabad with a batting option as he can also bat decently. Shivang Kumar is coming off a strong performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In three matches for Madhya Pradesh, he took 10 wickets and scored a half-century.
Shivang Kumar emerged in the Madhya Pradesh League 2025. Opening the innings against Bundelkhand Bulls, he made his mark in T20 cricket with a blistering 91 off 42 balls. He hit nine fours and six sixes in this explosive innings. He also took five wickets while weaving a web of spin in that league.
Shivang Kumar's career
Spin bowling all-rounder Shivang Kumar made his domestic debut for Madhya Pradesh in December 2025. He has played just four T20 matches so far, taking four wickets and scoring 59 runs, with a highest score of 45. He also made his List A debut in three matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has 67 runs and 10 wickets in three List A matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹30 lakh in the mini-auction.
Who is Shivang Kumar: Who is Shivang Kumar, who was given a debut by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the match against KKR? Shivang is a spin bowler.
Shivang Kumar Profile: SRH has given all-rounder Shivang Kumar the opportunity to make his IPL debut in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Ishan Kishan, who is captaining the Hyderabad team in the match against KKR, said that 23-year-old Shivang performed very well in the nets, hence he is being given the opportunity to debut.
Who is Shivang Kumar?
Shivang Kumar was born on May 26, 2002. He hails from Madhya Pradesh and plays domestic cricket for MP. He is a chinaman bowler, meaning he bowls left-arm wrist spin. Shivang's arrival provides Sunrisers Hyderabad with a batting option as he can also bat decently. Shivang Kumar is coming off a strong performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. In three matches for Madhya Pradesh, he took 10 wickets and scored a half-century.
Shivang Kumar emerged in the Madhya Pradesh League 2025. Opening the innings against Bundelkhand Bulls, he made his mark in T20 cricket with a blistering 91 off 42 balls. He hit nine fours and six sixes in this explosive innings. He also took five wickets while weaving a web of spin in that league.
Shivang Kumar's career
Spin bowling all-rounder Shivang Kumar made his domestic debut for Madhya Pradesh in December 2025. He has played just four T20 matches so far, taking four wickets and scoring 59 runs, with a highest score of 45. He also made his List A debut in three matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has 67 runs and 10 wickets in three List A matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹30 lakh in the mini-auction.
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