Personal details
Full Name | Naman Dhir |
Date of birth | December 31, 1999 |
Age | 24 years old |
Nationality | Indian |
Height | 178 cm tall |
Current team | Mumbai Indians |
Position | Middle order |
Batting style | Right hand Bat |
Bowling style | Right arm Offbreak |
Jersey number | – |
Started playing | Uncapped player |
Family members | Father – Naresh Dhir Mother – Nirupama Dhir |
Naman Dhir Recent Matches
MATCH | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
MI vs RR | 0 | — | 01-Apr-2024 | Wankhede | T20 |
MI vs SRH | 30 | — | 27-Mar-2024 | Hyderabad | T20 |
MI vs GT | 20 | 0/13 | 24-Mar-2024 | Ahmedabad | T20 |
Punjab vs Gujarat | 6 & 5 | 1/19 | 09-Feb-2024 | Mohali | FC |
Punjab vs Chandigarh | 86 | — | 02-Feb-2024 | Chandigarh | FC |
Batting Stats
FORMAT | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s |
FC | 14 | 574 | 134 | 30.21 | 67.76 | 2 | 2 |
T20s | 8 | 89 | 30 | 12.71 | 167.92 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling stats
FORMAT | Mat | Wkts | BBM | Ave | Econ | 5w |
FC | 14 | 8 | 2/21 | 27.25 | 3.75 | 0 |
T20s | 8 | 0 | – | – | 13 | 0 |
Teams
Mumbai Indians
Punjab
About Naman Dhir
Naman Dhir, a batting all-rounder representing Punjab, played a minor role in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph in 2023-24. However, his impressive performance in the Sher-E-Punjab local T20 tournament caught the attention of Mumbai Indians’ scouting team. Finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 466 runs at a remarkable strike rate of nearly 193, Dhir was acquired by Mumbai Indians for his base price of INR 20 lakh in the IPL 2024 auction. With Suryakumar Yadav sidelined due to injury, Dhir made his IPL debut against Gujarat Titans, filling in at the No.3 position for Mumbai.
Naman Dhir Career Highlights
– Naman Dhir, an Indian domestic all-rounder from Punjab, was acquired by Mumbai Indians for INR 20 lakhs in the IPL 2024 auction.
– Dhir gained attention for his batting prowess during his debut Ranji Trophy season in 2022-23, notably scoring two centuries, including one in the quarter-final match against Saurashtra.
– Dhir showcased his batting prowess in the Punjab T20 2023 tournament, accumulating 466 runs in 12 games at an average of 42.36 and a strike rate of 192.56.
Career
Domestic career
Making his debut in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy season, the Haryana-born Naman Dhir immediately caught attention by smashing two centuries, one notably against Saurashtra in the quarter-final clash. Additionally, as an off-spinner, he took three wickets in five innings, with his best performance being 2-29 against Vidarbha.
Following his notable performance in red-ball cricket, Dhir turned his focus to the Punjab T20 2023 tournament, where he showcased exceptional batting skills. Accumulating 466 runs in 12 games at an average of 42.36 and a striking 192.56, he epitomized modern T20 batting. Notably, he emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in the competition and also displayed his bowling prowess, claiming eight wickets across 11 innings.
Despite a disappointing showing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, where he managed only 39 runs in four innings, Mumbai Indians, renowned for discovering hidden talents, have shown faith in him by including him in their roster for IPL 2024.
IPL Career
YEAR | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
Career | 3 | 50 | 30 | 16.67 | 200 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 3 | 50 | 30 | 16.67 | 200 | 0 | 0 |