Nikhil Naik
37 matches · 2 Jan 2016 to 16 Jan 2021
- Full name
- Nikhil Shankar Naik
- Born
- 9 Nov 1994, Sawantwadi
- Age
- 31 years
- Role
- Wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Right-handed
Nikhil Shankar Naik (born 9 November 1994) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Maharashtra cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper. He made his List A debut on 27 February 2014, for Maharashtra in the 2013–14 Vijay Hazare Trophy. In 2015, he was signed up by the Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab for Rs. 30 lakh.
In December 2018, he was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the player auction for the 2019 Indian Premier League. He made his first-class debut for Maharashtra in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on 7 January 2019. During a match in the 2019 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he smashed five sixes in an over against Railways at the Holkar Stadium. He was released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2020 IPL auction. In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2020 Indian Premier League.
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Nikhil Naik: career summary
Nikhil Naik is a wicket-keeper, born on 9 Nov 1994 in Sawantwadi. Nikhil Naik has played 37 matches on CricInto's records, from 2 Jan 2016 to 16 Jan 2021, for Maharashtra, Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab.
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (33 matches, 2016–2021): 487 runs in 26 innings at an average of 28.65 and a strike rate of 134.16, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 70*).
In the Indian Premier League (4 matches, 2016–2020): 31 runs in 4 innings at an average of 7.75 and a strike rate of 62.00 (highest score 22).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 33 | 26 | 9 | 487 | 70* | 28.65 | 363 | 134.16 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 20 | 2 |
| Indian Premier League | 4 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 22 | 7.75 | 50 | 62.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2021 | MAH vs BAR Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 9 (6) | - |
| 14 Jan 2021 | MAH vs UTT Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 7* (4) | - |
| 12 Jan 2021 | MAH vs CHH Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | - |
| 10 Jan 2021 | MAH vs GUJ Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 5 (7) | - |
| 23 Sept 2020 | KKR vs MI Indian Premier League | 1 (3) | - |
| 27 Nov 2019 | MAH vs HAR Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 7 (5) | - |
| 25 Nov 2019 | MAH vs RAJ Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 23 (27) | - |
| 24 Nov 2019 | MAH vs BAR Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | - |
| 21 Nov 2019 | MAH vs DEL Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 0 (4) | - |
| 18 Nov 2019 | MAH vs PUN Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | DNB | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Nikhil Naik scored in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Nikhil Naik has scored 487 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, at an average of 28.65.
How many runs has Nikhil Naik scored in the Indian Premier League?
Nikhil Naik has scored 31 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 7.75.
What is Nikhil Naik's highest score?
Nikhil Naik's highest score is 70*, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (not out).
How old is Nikhil Naik?
Nikhil Naik was born on 9 Nov 1994 in Sawantwadi, and is 31 years old.
Which teams has Nikhil Naik played for?
Maharashtra (2016–2021), Kolkata Knight Riders (2019–2020) and Kings XI Punjab (2016).