Last Updated: April 29, 2026 01:51 PM
Who is Harshal Patel?
Harshal Patel is an Indian cricketer who plays for Gujarat in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL Team 2026.
He is a right-arm medium bowler known for deceptive slower balls and dipping yorkers in death overs.
The Gujarat cricketer made news when he took 32 wkts in IPL 2021, joint-most in a single season, and became Purple Cap winner.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on November 23, 1990, at Sanand, Gujarat from where cricket journey began. His hometown Ahmedabad showing roots before family moved to the United States in 2008.
He started cricket training at 8 year old, under coach Tarak Trivedi who convinced his parents to let him stay in India for cricket.
His father Vikram Patel works at Prime Flight Aviation in the United States and supported his son’s cricket dreams always.
He is married to wife Devarshi Joshi, a fashion designer based in the United States and his childhood friend.
His relationships are public and settled. Cast is Patidar, and house is in Ahmedabad.
Harshal Patel Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Harshal Vikram Patel |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Born Place | Sanand, Gujarat |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | November 23, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Father | Vikram Patel |
| Mother | Darshna Patel |
| Brother | Tapan Patel |
| Sister | Archita Patel (Deceased) |
| Cast | Patidar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Jersey Number | #36 (India) |
| Wife | Devarshi Joshi |
| GF | Devarshi Joshi (now wife) |
| House | Ahmedabad |
| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| IPL Price 2026 | ₹8 crore |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹45 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Gujarat before switching to Haryana after not getting opportunities.
Debut came in T20I cricket for India in November 2021 against New Zealand at Ranchi. He played first match and won Man of the Match taking two wkts.
He made news again in 2024 when he won Purple Cap for Punjab Kings with 24 wkts, being the only Indian bought over ₹10 crore that auction.
Test Debut has not happened. ODI Wickets are also yet to come as international appearances have been only in T20Is.
In 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, he broke a 36-year record taking 52 wkts in nine matches for Haryana showing incredible domestic form.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started in 2012 when Royal Challengers Bangalore first signed him for ₹8 lakh.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad after being bought for IPL Price ₹8 crore in 2025 auction.
SRH retained him for ipl price 2026 at ₹8 crore based on his strong 16 wkts in 13 matches during 2025 season.
In Indian Premier League 2021, he took 5/27 against Mumbai Indians, the first five-wicket haul against MI in ipl history.
His ipl career spans 122 matches with 151 wkts proving him as one of the most consistent death bowlers in franchise cricket.
Harshal Patel Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 25 | 10 | 4 | 77 | 18 | 12.83 | 57 | 135.08 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| FC | 74 | 112 | 17 | 1524 | 83 | 16.04 | 3058 | 49.83 | 0 | 6 | 150 | 49 | 29 | 0 |
| List A | 74 | 51 | 9 | 694 | 69* | 16.52 | 711 | 97.60 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 37 | 17 | 0 |
| T20s | 220 | 117 | 30 | 1315 | 82 | 15.11 | 948 | 138.71 | 0 | 4 | 128 | 70 | 50 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 25 | 24 | 503 | 770 | 29 | 4/25 | 26.55 | 9.18 | 17.3 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 74 | 130 | 11454 | 5911 | 246 | 8/34 | 24.02 | 3.09 | 46.5 | 13 | 12 |
| List A | 74 | 73 | 3187 | 2903 | 108 | 5/21 | 26.87 | 5.46 | 29.5 | 2 | 2 |
| T20s | 220 | 215 | 4487 | 6360 | 268 | 5/12 | 23.73 | 8.50 | 16.7 | 5 | 2 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 48 | 17 | 274 | 36* | 8.83 | 233 | 117.59 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 15 | 28 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 2470 | 3673 | 151 | 5/27 | 24.32 | 8.92 | 16.3 | 4 | 1 |
Harshal Statics in ipl show 151 wkts in 122 matches. Career stats across T20s total 268 wkts proving elite T20 bowling ability.
Records and Achievements
Harshal Patel has special records:
- Highest wkts 5/27 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021, being the first 5-wkt haul against MI in ipl history
- Joint-most wkts in a single IPL season with 32 in 2021 matching Dwayne Bravo’s record
- Won Purple Cap twice, in IPL 2021 with RCB and IPL 2024 with Punjab Kings
- Hattrick against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2021, his first hattrick in entire cricket career
- T20 Wickets total 268 across all T20 formats proving consistent effectiveness
These records show his journey from Sanand place to becoming India’s top death-over specialist.
Playing Style
Harshal Patel stands 5 feet 9 inches tall with a deceptive bowling action.
Right-arm medium bowler who relies on off-cutters, slower balls and dipping yorkers rather than pace. Bowling Speed ranges 120-130 kmph but his variations make batters struggle at death overs.
His ipl hattrick against Mumbai Indians in 2021 remains a career-defining moment. No confirmed hattrick in any other format beyond that ipl game.
Harshal Patel Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹45 crore in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹8 crore from Sunrisers Hyderabad as current ipl price
- Total ipl career earnings of ₹51.81 crore across multiple franchises
- India T20I match fees and BCCI contracts
The net worth reflects his massive ipl career value built over 14 seasons of consistent performances.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father Vikram Patel moved to the United States but always supported cricket from abroad.
Brother Tapan Patel lives in the USA. Sister Archita Patel passed away tragically in April 2022 due to health complications.
He is married to wife Devarshi Joshi and has one son. The couple were childhood friends before getting married.
Follows religion Hinduism with strong cultural roots from Gujarat showing his identity clearly.
Mother tongue is Gujarati being from Gujarat showing his regional background.
Team India Journey
He plays for Gujarat in domestic cricket now after returning from Haryana. Dates Joined RCB ipl 2012, Dates Joined Delhi Capitals 2018 and Dates Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025 auction.
He became important cricketer for India as a T20I specialist death bowler with 29 wkts in 25 matches.
Also played for India A and North Zone showing his domestic standing before the national call-up.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @harshalvp23 | |
| X (Twitter) | @HarshalPatel23 |
| @Harshalpatel.ipl |
FAQs
Q1. What is Harshal Patel’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on November 23, 1990, at Sanand, Gujarat, India.
Q2. What is Harshal’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His IPL Team is Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and ipl price 2026 is ₹8 crore retained by the franchise.
Q3. What are Harshal Patel’s highest wickets across formats?
Answer: Highest wickets are 8/34 in First Class career for Haryana. In ipl, best figures are 5/27 against Mumbai Indians in 2021.
Q4. What are Harshal’s T20 Wickets, Test Wickets and ODI Wickets totals?
Answer: T20 Wickets across all formats total 268. Test Wickets are none as Test career never happened. ODI Wickets are also nil as he only represented India in T20Is.
Q5. What is Harshal Patel’s fastest ball speed?
Answer: Fastest ball touches around 130 kmph but his strength lies in slower balls and variations rather than raw pace.
Q6. What are Harshal Patel wickets in ipl 2025?
Answer: Harshal Patel wickets in ipl 2025 were 16 wkts in 13 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad with best figures 4/28.
