R Sai Kishore, a tall left-arm spinner, has impressed everyone with his performances in domestic cricket. He has been the lynchpin of the Tamil Nadu team since making his debut in 2017.
Apart from that, Sai Kishore has been a constant in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, taking wickets match after match. That helped him grab the attention of IPL teams as he landed his first gig in 2020.
Sai Kishore hasn’t played a lot in the IPL yet, but he has showcased his potential in limited opportunities.
R Sai Kishore, a left-arm spinner from Tamil Nadu, returned to Gujarat Titans (GT) after a bidding war in the IPL 2024 auction. Initially set at INR 75 lakh, the bid was raised by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), reaching INR 90 lakh. GT then stepped back, but used their Right to Match (RTM) when PBKS raised it to INR 2 crore, securing Sai Kishore for the team.
Here we’ll look at Sai Kishore’s IPL career stats, records, and salary in every season.
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Early Debut in IPL Career
Sai Kishore made his IPL debut on May 10, 2022. He got his maiden cap for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
It was a remarkable day for Sai Kishore, as he helped GT wrap up LSG for 82 runs. The left-arm spinner grabbed two wickets in his two overs while conceding just seven runs.
Overall, it was a decent debut season for Sai Kishore. He took six scalps in five matches, including two wickets in the final, which GT won.
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, 57th Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2022 |
| Venue | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Date & Time | May 10, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
Sai Kishore Performance in IPL 2024
After warming up the bench in IPL 2023, Sai Kishore made five appearances in the 2024 season. He played a couple of matches at the start before getting dropped only to return for three games midway.
Even in the sporadic chances, Sai Kishore managed to get a four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings. In all, he had a decent season, taking seven wickets at an average of 19.57.
Last Match in IPL 2024
Sai Kishore played his last IPL match on April 28, 2024. Despite being consistent in his performance, the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned out to be the last for Sai Kishore.
The left-arm spinner was the only bowler to take a wicket as RCB thrashed the 201-run target with ease.
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 45th Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Apr 28, 03:30 PM LOCAL |
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IPL Career of Sai Kishore
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 4/33 | 9.13 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2/7 | 7.56 |
| Career | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4/33 | 8.32 |
Sai Kishore IPL Auction Price & History:
After impressing the CSK management as a net bowler, Sai Kishore earned his first IPL deal. The franchise bought him for INR 20 lakh.
Sai Kishore warmed the benches for two seasons before CSK released him before the 2022 auction. Then Gujarat Titans picked the left-arm spinner by spending INR 3 crore in the auction. Sai Kishore got sporadic chances with GT.
R Sai Kishore will return to Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025, as they successfully exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to retain him after PBKS raised the bid to INR 2 crore.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20.00 Lac | Chennai |
| 2021 | 20.00 Lac | Chennai |
| 2022 | 3.00 Cr | Gujarat |
| 2023 | 3.00 Cr | Gujarat |
| 2024 | 3.00 Cr | Gujarat |
| 2025 | 2.00 Cr | Gujarat |
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IPL Batting & Bowling Stats Overview
Bowling Stats
| Year | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 90 | 137 | 7 | 4/33 | 19.57 | 9.13 | 12.8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 96 | 121 | 6 | 2/7 | 20.17 | 7.56 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 186 | 258 | 13 | 4/33 | 19.84 | 8.32 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 |
Want to know which team Sai Kishore will play for in IPL 2025?
Gujarat Titans have had Rashid Khan in their ranks, which pretty much makes it impossible to play another spinner. So Sai Kishore didn’t get many chances with GT, but he performed well in those limited chances.
The Titans, though, didn’t retain him before the IPL 2025 auction. Sai Kishore has impressed everyone with his domestic and IPL performances. Plus, he showcased his skills in the sparse opportunities, making a case for a permanent slot in the XI.
R Sai Kishore will play for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025. After a bidding war during the IPL 2024 auction, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) initially won the bid, GT exercised their Right to Match (RTM) option and secured him back.
