Last Updated: May 21, 2026 12:34 PM
Who is Naman Tiwari?
Naman Tiwari is an Indian cricketer who plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL Team 2026.
He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler known for consistent 145 kmph pace, toe-crushing yorkers and match-winning spells in youth cricket.
The UP cricketer made news when he became India’s most successful pace bowler at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup with 12 wkts in 6 innings.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on November 8, 2005, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from where cricket journey began. His hometown Lucknow showing roots in UP domestic cricket always.
He started as a batter but switched to fast bowling after watching pace bowlers in nets at his local academy in Gomti Nagar.
His father Suryanath Tiwari had a heart attack when Naman was 12, forcing the family into financial difficulty but father still gave him two years to prove himself in cricket.
Regarding his relationships, he is unmarried focusing entirely on cricket career at this stage.
His gf details not known publicly. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Lucknow with family where he now owns his own flat.
Naman Tiwari Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Naman Tiwari |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Born Place | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Hometown | Lucknow |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | November 8, 2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lbs) |
| Father | Suryanath Tiwari |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | 3 Elder Sisters |
| Cast | Hindu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Jersey Number | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Married |
| GF | Not Known |
| House | Lucknow (own flat) |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| IPL Price | ₹1 crore |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹1.5 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started in UP domestic cricket after taking 26 wkts in an Under-19 tournament earning NCA selection.
Debut came in T20 cricket for UP in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League where he took 19 wkts in 10 matches at average 16.26 showing exceptional form.
He made news at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup taking 12 wkts in 6 innings including back-to-back four-wicket hauls against Ireland and USA.
Test Debut has not yet. No international appearances at senior level yet as he is just 20 years old currently.
Rajasthan Royals spotted him at their Red Bull Speedster contest in Lucknow in 2021 when he bowled at 135 kmph at just 16 years old.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started as a net bowler with Rajasthan Royals in 2022 where he learned from Lasith Malinga and Trent Boult directly.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Lucknow Super Giants after being bought for IPL Price ₹1 crore in 15-bid auction war.
LSG secured him for ipl price 2026 at ₹1 crore after two seasons as their net bowler working closely with mentor Zaheer Khan.
In Indian Premier League 2026, he is yet to get a playing opportunity with Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav ahead of him in the queue.
His ipl career playing record is yet to begin but net bowling experience with two franchises has sharpened his skills considerably.
Naman Tiwari Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s (UP T20 League) | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4* | 4.00 | 80.00 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s (UP T20 League) | 10 | 19 | 4/36 | 16.26 | 8.88 | 11.00 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Naman Statics in UP T20 League show 19 wkts at average 16.26 proving match-winning pace bowling ability. Career stats at Under-19 World Cup show 12 wkts in 6 innings as India’s top wicket-taker.
Records and Achievements
Naman Tiwari has special records:
- Top wickets performance was 12 wkts in 6 innings at 2024 Under-19 World Cup as India’s most successful pace bowler
- Took consecutive four-wicket hauls against Ireland and USA in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup showing peak bowling form
- Third-Top wicket-taker in UPT20 League 2025 with 19 wkts in 10 matches at strike rate 11.00
- Won Lucknow leg of Red Bull Speedster contest in 2021 bowling at 135 kmph at just 16 years old
- Took 13 wkts in 3 matches for UP Under-16 team earning family’s full support for pursuing cricket career
These records show his journey from Gomti Nagar place to playing in the Indian Premier League with Lucknow Super Giants.
Playing Style
Naman Tiwari stands 5 feet 9 inches tall with a clean smooth action generating genuine left-arm pace.
Left-arm medium-fast bowler who moves the ball away from right-hand batters naturally and bowls toe-crushing yorkers at death.
Bowling Speed regularly touches 145 kmph and fastest ball has been recorded at 145 kmph in competitive matches.
No hattrick in any format yet as career is in very early stages. No confirmed hattrick in ipl or domestic cricket either.
Naman Tiwari Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹1.5 crore in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹1 crore from Lucknow Super Giants as current ipl price
- UP domestic cricket match fees and Uttar Pradesh T20 League earnings
- India Under-19 international cricket match fees and BCCI payments
The net worth will grow as he gets ipl playing opportunities and builds a longer professional career.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father Suryanath Tiwari had a heart attack when Naman was 12 and shifted from building contractor to insurance agent, yet always kept supporting cricket dreams.
Three elder sisters are his known siblings providing emotional support throughout his difficult early years. Mother’s details are not publicly known.
He is unmarried keeping relationships private with no confirmed gf publicly known at this stage.
Follows religion Hinduism with strong faith from Lucknow showing cultural background clearly.
Mother tongue is Hindi being from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh showing his regional identity clearly.
Team India Journey
He plays for Uttar Pradesh in all domestic formats. Dates Joined Rajasthan Royals as net bowler 2022, Dates Joined LSG as net bowler 2024 and Dates Joined Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 auction at ₹1 crore.
He became important cricketer in UP domestic circuit after stunning Under-19 World Cup and UP T20 League performances.
Also worked under Zaheer Khan at LSG nets for two seasons showing rapid improvement in left-arm inswing bowling.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @namii_official27 | |
| NA | |
| NA |
FAQs
Q1. What is Naman Tiwari’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on November 8, 2005, at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Q2. What is Naman’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His IPL Team is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and ipl price 2026 is ₹1 crore after a 15-bid auction war.
Q3. What are Naman Tiwari’s highest wickets across formats?
Answer: Highest wickets performance includes 12 wkts in 6 innings at 2024 Under-19 World Cup. In UP T20 League, best figures were 4/36 in a single match showing strong bowling ability.
Q4. What are Naman’s T20 Wickets, Test Wickets and ODI Wickets totals?
Answer: T20 Wickets total 19 in UP T20 League 2025. Test Wickets and ODI Wickets are none as senior international career has not started yet.
Q5. What is Naman Tiwari’s fastest ball speed?
Answer: Fastest ball touches around 145 kmph regularly in competitive matches showing genuine left-arm pace ability for his age.
Q6. What are Naman Tiwari wickets in ipl 2025?
Answer: Naman Tiwari wickets in ipl 2025 were none as he had no ipl contract that season and was only serving as LSG net bowler.
