Last Updated: May 13, 2026 09:17 PM
Who is Macneil Noronha?
Macneil Noronha is an Indian cricketer who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings in ipl team 2026 as a replacement player.
He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm off-break bowler known for powerful hitting and useful spin bowling contributions.
The Karnataka cricketer made news when CSK signed him for ₹30 lakh as replacement for injured Ramakrishna Ghosh in May 2026.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on September 23, 2001, at UAE from where cricket journey began before family moved to Bengaluru for his cricket. His hometown Bengaluru showing roots after the big move from UAE for his career.
He spent childhood in UAE and moved to Bengaluru around age 13 on advice of coach Irfan Sait who spotted his talent early.
His father stayed back in Dubai running his business while mother moved to Bengaluru with Noronha supporting cricket always.
Regarding his relationships, he is unmarried and focusing on cricket career at this stage.
His gf details not known publicly. Cast is Christian, and house is in Bengaluru.
Macneil Noronha Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Macneil Hadley Noronha |
| Occupation | All-rounder |
| Born Place | UAE (raised in Bengaluru) |
| Hometown | Bengaluru |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | September 23, 2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Father | Not Known (runs business in Dubai) |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Elder Sister (Name Not Known) |
| Cast | Christian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Jersey Number | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Married |
| GF | Not Known |
| House | Bengaluru |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| IPL Price | ₹30 lakh (replacement) |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹50 lakh |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Karnataka domestic teams including Gulbarga Mystics and Mangalore United in local T20 tournaments.
Debut came in T20 cricket for Karnataka in December 2024 against Gujarat at Indore in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
He made news in 2024-25 CK Nayudu Trophy scoring 1037 runs in 8 matches including two triple centuries against Uttarakhand and Tripura becoming highest run-scorer in the tournament.
He was rewarded with the MA Chidambaram Trophy at BCCI Naman Awards for being highest run-scorer in CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 season.
In Maharaja Trophy 2025 for Mangaluru Dragons, he scored 253 runs in 13 matches at strike rate 148.82 with 19 sixes helping his team win the title.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started when Chennai Super Kings signed him for ₹30 lakh as mid-season replacement in ipl team 2026 for injured Ramakrishna Ghosh.
Playing for ipl team 2026 CSK providing batting depth and off-spin bowling option in the lower middle order.
CSK signed him for IPL Price ₹30 lakh using his domestic T20 form from Maharaja Trophy as main reference for selection.
In Indian Premier League 2026, he joined mid-season at a time when CSK were battling multiple injuries including Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre.
His ipl career is just beginning with this fresh opportunity from Chennai Super Kings showing his potential.
Macneil Noronha Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 3 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 34 | 19.33 | 36 | 161.11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 3 | 2 | 42 | 77 | 1 | 1/29 | 77.00 | 11.00 | 42.0 | 0 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Macneil Noronha stats in official T20s show early career numbers. Career stats in domestic red-ball cricket show over 1000 runs in a single CK Nayudu Trophy season.
Records and Achievements
Macneil Noronha has special records:
- Top score includes two triple centuries in CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 against Uttarakhand and Tripura
- Highest run-scorer in CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 with 1037 runs in 8 matches
- Won MA Chidambaram Trophy at BCCI Naman Awards 2024-25 for this remarkable performance
- Scored 253 runs in Maharaja Trophy 2025 at strike rate 148.82 helping Mangaluru Dragons win the title
- Took 10 wkts in Maharaja Trophy 2025 with best figures 2/25 in the final against Hubli Tigers
These records show his journey from UAE place to playing for Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League.
Playing Style
Macneil Noronha is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) with an aggressive right-hand batsman who opens the batting and hits powerfully through the line.
He also bowls right-arm off-break spin contributing useful overs when needed. His six-hitting ability with 19 sixes in Maharaja Trophy 2025 shows his T20 power.
Bowling Speed is slow as an off-spinner relying on flight, turn and deception rather than pace.
Macneil Noronha Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹50 lakh in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹30 lakh from Chennai Super Kings as current ipl price
- Karnataka domestic cricket match fees and Maharaja Trophy earnings
- CK Nayudu Trophy and SMAT match payments from Karnataka cricket board
The net worth will grow significantly if he performs well for CSK in the remaining ipl 2026 matches.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father runs a business in Dubai and made a big financial sacrifice allowing mother and son to move to Bengaluru for cricket career.
Elder sister is his known sibling. His mother moved to Bengaluru from UAE to support his cricket journey fully.
He is unmarried keeping relationships private with no confirmed gf publicly known so far.
Follows religion Christianity with strong faith, even placing Isaiah 60:22 sticker on his bat showing deep belief.
Mother tongue is English and Kannada being raised between UAE and Bengaluru showing mixed cultural background.
Team Karnataka Journey
He plays for Karnataka in all domestic formats now. Dates Joined Karnataka SMAT December 2024 and Dates Joined Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 as replacement player.
He became important cricketer for Karnataka after stunning CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 season opening the batting.
Also played for Mangaluru Dragons and Gulbarga Mystics in Maharaja Trophy showing strong Karnataka T20 domestic presence.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @macneil_hadley | |
| NA | |
| NA |
FAQs
Q1. What is Macneil Noronha’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on September 23, 2001, and grew up between UAE and Bengaluru.
Q2. What is Macneil Noronha’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His ipl team is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and ipl price 2026 is ₹30 lakh signed as mid-season replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh.
Q3. What is Macneil Noronha’s highest score in cricket?
Answer: Highest score includes triple centuries in CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 and 1037 total runs in the tournament as highest run-scorer.
Q4. What are Macneil Noronha’s key achievements in domestic cricket?
Answer: Won MA Chidambaram Trophy at BCCI Naman Awards, scored 253 runs in Maharaja Trophy 2025 at strike rate 148.82 helping Mangaluru Dragons win the title.
Q5. What is Macneil Noronha’s bowling style and T20 stats?
Answer: He bowls right-arm off-break spin. T20 career shows 58 runs and 1 wkt in 3 official SMAT matches with best bowling 1/29 for Karnataka.
