Shikhar Dhawan
500 matches · 19 Apr 2008 to 7 Dec 2024
- Born
- 5 Dec 1985, Delhi
- Age
- 40 years
- Role
- Opening batter
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Shikhar Dhawan (born 5 December 1985) is an Indian former cricketer who played as an opening batter. He was a regular member of the Indian team in limited-overs formats for over a decade and represented Delhi in domestic cricket. He was the leading run scorer and Player of the Tournament in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy as well as the leading run-scorer on the Indian national team at the 2015 World Cup. Across ICC World Cups and Champions Trophies, he averaged 65.15, the highest among players with over 1000 runs.
Dhawan made his One Day International (ODI) debut against Australia in October 2010 at Visakhapatnam. His Test debut came against the same opposition in March 2013 at Mohali, where he scored the fastest century by any batsman on Test debut (85 balls) and ended his innings with 187 runs from 174 balls. This is also the highest score by an Indian on a Test debut.
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Shikhar Dhawan: career summary
Shikhar Dhawan is an opening batter from India, born on 5 Dec 1985 in Delhi. Shikhar Dhawan has played 500 matches on CricInto's records, from 19 Apr 2008 to 7 Dec 2024, for Karnali Yaks, Punjab Kings, India, Delhi, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils.
In the Indian Premier League (222 matches, 2008–2024): 6,769 runs in 221 innings at an average of 35.26 and a strike rate of 127.14, with 2 hundreds and 51 fifties (highest score 106*); 4 wickets at an average of 16.50 and an economy rate of 8.25 (best 1/7).
In ODIs (166 matches, 2010–2022): 6,733 runs in 163 innings at an average of 44.01 and a strike rate of 91.51, with 17 hundreds and 38 fifties (highest score 143).
In T20Is (67 matches, 2011–2021): 1,759 runs in 66 innings at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 126.36, with 0 hundreds and 11 fifties (highest score 92).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 33 | 57 | 1 | 2208 | 190 | 39.43 | 3362 | 65.68 | 6 | 5 | 299 | 9 | 4 |
| ODI | 166 | 163 | 10 | 6733 | 143 | 44.01 | 7358 | 91.51 | 17 | 38 | 838 | 78 | 5 |
| T20I | 67 | 66 | 3 | 1759 | 92 | 27.92 | 1392 | 126.36 | 0 | 11 | 191 | 50 | 2 |
| Indian Premier League | 222 | 221 | 29 | 6769 | 106* | 35.26 | 5324 | 127.14 | 2 | 51 | 768 | 153 | 11 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 8 | 8 | 0 | 194 | 77 | 24.25 | 154 | 125.97 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| Nepal Premier League | 4 | 4 | 1 | 136 | 72* | 45.33 | 111 | 122.52 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 33 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0/0 | - | 2.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 222 | 6 | 8 | 66 | 4 | 1/7 | 16.50 | 8.25 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dec 2024 | KY vs BK Nepal Premier League | 5 (5) | - |
| 6 Dec 2024 | KY vs CR Nepal Premier League | 45 (41) | - |
| 4 Dec 2024 | KY vs KG Nepal Premier League | 72* (51) | - |
| 2 Dec 2024 | KY vs JB Nepal Premier League | 14 (14) | - |
| 9 Apr 2024 | PBKS vs SRH Indian Premier League | 14 (16) | - |
| 4 Apr 2024 | PBKS vs GT Indian Premier League | 1 (2) | - |
| 30 Mar 2024 | PBKS vs LSG Indian Premier League | 70 (50) | - |
| 25 Mar 2024 | PBKS vs RCB Indian Premier League | 45 (37) | - |
| 23 Mar 2024 | PBKS vs DC Indian Premier League | 22 (16) | - |
| 19 May 2023 | PBKS vs RR Indian Premier League | 17 (12) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Shikhar Dhawan scored in the Indian Premier League?
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 6,769 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 35.26.
How many runs has Shikhar Dhawan scored in ODIs?
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 6,733 runs in ODIs, at an average of 44.01.
How many runs has Shikhar Dhawan scored in T20Is?
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 1,759 runs in T20Is, at an average of 27.92.
How many hundreds has Shikhar Dhawan scored?
Shikhar Dhawan has scored 2 hundreds in the Indian Premier League, 17 hundreds in ODIs and 6 hundreds in Tests.
What is Shikhar Dhawan's highest score?
Shikhar Dhawan's highest score is 190, in Tests.
How old is Shikhar Dhawan?
Shikhar Dhawan was born on 5 Dec 1985 in Delhi, and is 40 years old.
Which teams has Shikhar Dhawan played for?
Karnali Yaks (2024), Punjab Kings (2022–2024), India (2010–2022), Delhi (2019–2022), Delhi Capitals (2019–2021), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013–2018), Deccan Chargers (2011–2012), Mumbai Indians (2009–2010) and Delhi Daredevils (2008).