Who Is Zeeshan Ansari? Rishabh Pant’s U-19 Teammate Who Shined with 3 Wickets on His IPL Debut

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) took young leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari against a strong Delhi Capitals batting lineup. Many wondered if he was ready for the big stage like IPL, but he proved them wrong with a fantastic performance against Delhi Capitals. He showed great skill and confidence, taking the wickets of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis.

The IPL is all about giving chances to young players, and Ansari grabbed his opportunity and showed his skills on this big stage. SRH made a smart buy at the IPL 2025 mega auction, getting him for just INR 40 lakh. He made like dream debut, not only dismissing Faf and McGurk but also KL Rahul back for just 15 runs. It was a perfect start to his IPL journey for him.

Who is Zeeshan Ansari? Dream Debut in the IPL

Zeeshan Ansari is a promising leg-spinner from Uttar Pradesh who has been making a name for himself in domestic cricket. His impressive performances, taking 17 wickets in just five first-class matches. He was also part of the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup squad, playing alongside Rishabh Pant.

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His strong showing in the UP T20 League, where he took 24 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of 7.63, made him a player to watch. SRH spotted his potential and signed him for INR 40 lakh a move that is already proving to be a masterstroke.

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