Angkrish Raghuvanshi was born on June 5, 2005, in Delhi. At the age of just 11, Raghuvanshi chose the path of cricket and moved to Mumbai. In Mumbai, he pursued his cricket career under the training of Abhishek Nair. He played a pivotal role in the victory of the Indian team in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, coming into the limelight by scoring the most runs.
Speaking of the success of the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, Raghuvanshi turned to the IPL. He made his debut for Mumbai in the 2023-24 season. In the same year, he received an IPL contract from the Kolkata Knight Riders. It didn’t take him long to make his mark in the IPL, as Raghuvanshi proved himself by scoring a half-century in his very first innings. With this achievement, he became the youngest player to score a half-century in the IPL. His first innings was against the Delhi Capitals, where he showcased his talent by playing an aggressive innings and scoring 54 runs off 27 balls.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s IPL Team and Price:
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.00 Lac | Kolkata |
| 2025 | 03.00 Cr. | Kolkata (Retained) |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi made his debut in 2024, was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders at a base price of 20 lakhs. Impressed by his excellent performance, the Kolkata Knight Riders retained him for 2025 while increasing his price. This time, the Kolkata Knight Riders kept him at a price of 3 crores. Raghuvanshi entered the auction as an uncapped batsman with a base price of Rs 30 lakhs.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi IPL Career Stats:
| Year | Match | Runs | Avg | S/R | HS | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 163 | 23.29 | 155.24 | 54 | 1/0 |
| 2025* | 7 | 197 | 39.40 | 149.24 | 50 | 1/0 |
Raghuvanshi played a crucial role in the Under-19 World Cup victory in 2022, and was instrumental in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ success in 2024. He showcased a variety of ramps, scoops, and reverse sweeps in his debut match. Subsequently, he became part of the Mumbai team that won the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
During that time, his performance was average, with his best score being 32 runs, and he scored runs at a strike rate of 116. However, he made a name for himself in the IPL. Raghuvanshi, batting at number three for the Kolkata Knight Riders, scored an aggressive 54 runs off 27 balls against the Delhi Capitals. During this innings, he hit five fours and three sixes, helping the Kolkata Knight Riders reach a total of 272 runs. With this innings, he achieved the feat of scoring a half-century as the second youngest player in the IPL, finishing the season with 163 runs at a strike rate of 155.23.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s Cricket Career Stats:
- He became part of the Harris Shield tournament in 2018.
- In 2019, he played a key role in winning the Vijay Merchant Trophy by performing brilliantly for the Under-16 team.
- He became part of the Under-19 cricket team in 2021.
- He excelled in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring 214 runs in 4 matches.
- After this, in 2021, he emerged as a member of the Indian team in the Under-19 Challenger Trophy. He took full advantage of this opportunity, scoring 141 runs in 5 matches. Due to his performance, he was included in the Indian Under-19 team.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s U19 World Cup:
Angkrish Raghuvanshi came into the limelight during the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. He attracted everyone’s attention with his brilliant performance. He scored 79 runs against Ireland Under-19 and made his mark by scoring 144 runs off 120 balls against Uganda Under-19.
- Total Runs: 278 runs in 6 matches
- Average: 46.33
- Best Score: 144 runs (against Uganda Under-19 team)
He scored 79 runs against Ireland Under-19 and played a brilliant innings of 144 runs off 120 balls against Uganda Under-19. His performance was highly appreciated, and he emerged as the future star of Indian cricket.
