Vipraj Nigam is a promising young cricketer from India, renowned for his right-handed batting and leg-break bowling. Born on July 28, 2004, he is currently 20 years old and already making waves in the cricketing world.
Teams Represented by Vipraj Nigam
Vipraj Nigam has showcased his talent across various platforms, representing multiple teams, including:
- Uttar Pradesh
- India A Under-19
- Uttar Pradesh U-19
- UP Timber Cricket Club
- Lucknow Falcons
- Delhi Capitals (IPL 2025)
Career Stats Overview
Here’s a glance at Vipraj Nigam’s career statistics across different formats:
Batting
| Format | Mat | Innings | NO | Runs | HS | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 3 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 26 | 10.75 |
| List A | 5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3.00 |
| T20s | 7 | 5 | 1 | 64 | 27* | 16.00 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inn | Balls | Runs Conceded | Wickets | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 3 | 5 | 629 | 404 | 13 | 4/81 | 31.07 | 3.85 | 48.3 |
| List A | 5 | 3 | 264 | 220 | 4 | 2/54 | 55.00 | 5.00 | 66.0 |
| T20s | 7 | 5 | 144 | 171 | 8 | 2/20 | 21.37 | 7.12 | 18.0 |
Recent Performances of Vipraj Nigam
Vipraj has made notable contributions in his recent matches:
- UP vs Manipur (November 27, 2024): Achieved bowling figures of 1/34 in a T20 match.
- UP vs Karnataka (November 13, 2024): Scored 6 & 26 runs and took wickets at 2/32 & 2/65 in first-class cricket.
- UP vs Haryana (October 18, 2024): Delivered bowling figures of 3/129 & 0/21 in Lucknow (First-Class).
- UP vs Bengal (October 11, 2024): Recorded impressive figures of 4/81 & 2/76 along with contributions of 1 & 4* runs.
IPL Career and Future Prospects
Vipraj Nigam was acquired by the Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 50 lakhs during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. With his leg-spin bowling and batting contributions, he is anticipated to make a significant impact in the upcoming IPL season. Vipraj’s journey in the Indian Premier League showcases his potential as a rising star in the cricketing arena.
