Nikhil Chaudhary
78 matches · 8 Nov 2019 to 24 Oct 2026
- Born
- 4 May 1996, Delhi
- Age
- 30 years
- Role
- Batting all-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Nikhil Chaudhary (born 4 May 1996) is an India-born Australian cricketer who plays for Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes and the Washington Freedom. In June 2026, he earned his maiden call-up to the Australia national cricket team and made his international debut during the T20I series in Bangladesh. He is also the second India-born cricketer to feature in the Big Bash League.
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Nikhil Chaudhary: career summary
Nikhil Chaudhary is a batting all-rounder, born on 4 May 1996 in Delhi. Nikhil Chaudhary has played 78 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Nov 2019 to 24 Oct 2026, for Tasmania, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Southern Brave, Washington Freedom, Australia, Hobart Hurricanes and Punjab.
In the Big Bash League (32 matches, 2023–2026): 693 runs in 27 innings at an average of 26.65 and a strike rate of 142.01, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 79); 9 wickets at an average of 38.78 and an economy rate of 7.12 (best 2/26).
In the Major League Cricket (10 matches, 2026): 164 runs in 10 innings at an average of 27.33 and a strike rate of 126.15 (highest score 32); 9 wickets at an average of 28.89 and an economy rate of 9.63 (best 2/29).
In the One-Day Cup (Australia) (10 matches, 2025–2026): 199 runs in 9 innings at an average of 28.43 and a strike rate of 103.65, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 67); 9 wickets at an average of 37.11 and an economy rate of 6.13 (best 3/66).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 18 | 13.00 | 19 | 136.84 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 32 | 27 | 1 | 693 | 79 | 26.65 | 488 | 142.01 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 27 | 1 |
| Major League Cricket | 10 | 10 | 4 | 164 | 32 | 27.33 | 130 | 126.15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup (Australia) | 10 | 9 | 2 | 199 | 67 | 28.43 | 192 | 103.65 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Sheffield Shield | 8 | 15 | 1 | 479 | 163 | 34.21 | 650 | 73.69 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 5 | 2 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 7 | 7 | 1 | 91 | 19 | 15.17 | 76 | 119.74 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 6 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 23 | 16.00 | 31 | 154.84 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 18 | 16.50 | 28 | 117.86 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 3 | 3 | 7 | 48 | 2 | 1/14 | 24.00 | 6.86 | 21.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 32 | 21 | 49 | 349 | 9 | 2/26 | 38.78 | 7.12 | 32.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | 10 | 9 | 27 | 260 | 9 | 2/29 | 28.89 | 9.63 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup (Australia) | 10 | 8 | 54.3 | 334 | 9 | 3/66 | 37.11 | 6.13 | 36.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheffield Shield | 8 | 14 | 70 | 287 | 5 | 5/108 | 57.40 | 4.10 | 84.00 | 0 | 1 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 7 | 5 | 10 | 83 | 5 | 2/19 | 16.60 | 8.30 | 12.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 6 | 5 | 14 | 118 | 2 | 1/23 | 59.00 | 8.43 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0/15 | - | 7.50 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | TAS vs VIC One-Day Cup (Australia) | 23 (17) | 1/54 (10) |
| 19 Oct 2026 | TAS vs VIC Sheffield Shield | 81 (123) & 5 (5) | 0/12 (4) & 0/1 (1) |
| 23 Sept 2026 | TAS vs SA One-Day Cup (Australia) | 34 (41) | 0/35 (3) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | TAS vs WA One-Day Cup (Australia) | DNB | - |
| 20 Aug 2026 | SKANP vs AABF Caribbean Premier League | 15 (15) | - |
| 18 Aug 2026 | SKANP vs JK Caribbean Premier League | 18 (13) | 0/15 (2) |
| 10 Aug 2026 | SB vs TR The Hundred Men's Competition | 3* (2) | 1/20 (2.3) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | SB vs MSG The Hundred Men's Competition | 19 (10) | 1/14 (1.4) |
| 3 Aug 2026 | SB vs WF The Hundred Men's Competition | 18 (23) | - |
| 1 Aug 2026 | SB vs LS The Hundred Men's Competition | 5 (7) | 0/9 (0.5) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Nikhil Chaudhary scored in the Big Bash League?
Nikhil Chaudhary has scored 693 runs in the Big Bash League, at an average of 26.65.
How many wickets has Nikhil Chaudhary taken in the Big Bash League?
Nikhil Chaudhary has taken 9 wickets in the Big Bash League, with best figures of 2/26.
How many runs has Nikhil Chaudhary scored in the Major League Cricket?
Nikhil Chaudhary has scored 164 runs in the Major League Cricket, at an average of 27.33.
How many wickets has Nikhil Chaudhary taken in the Major League Cricket?
Nikhil Chaudhary has taken 9 wickets in the Major League Cricket, with best figures of 2/29.
How many runs has Nikhil Chaudhary scored in the One-Day Cup (Australia)?
Nikhil Chaudhary has scored 199 runs in the One-Day Cup (Australia), at an average of 28.43.
How many wickets has Nikhil Chaudhary taken in the One-Day Cup (Australia)?
Nikhil Chaudhary has taken 9 wickets in the One-Day Cup (Australia), with best figures of 3/66.
How many hundreds has Nikhil Chaudhary scored?
Nikhil Chaudhary has scored 1 hundred in the Sheffield Shield.
What is Nikhil Chaudhary's highest score?
Nikhil Chaudhary's highest score is 163, in the Sheffield Shield.
How old is Nikhil Chaudhary?
Nikhil Chaudhary was born on 4 May 1996 in Delhi, and is 30 years old.
Which teams has Nikhil Chaudhary played for?
Tasmania (2025–2026), St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2026), Southern Brave (2026), Washington Freedom (2026), Australia (2026), Hobart Hurricanes (2023–2026) and Punjab (2019).