Penumatsa Venkata Satyanarayana Raju, a promising right-arm medium-fast bowler from Andhra Pradesh, has been acquired by Mumbai Indians (MI) for INR 30 lakhs during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. With a solid domestic cricket background and a reputation for disciplined bowling, Raju is set to make his IPL debut this season.
Satyanarayana Raju Profile
- Full Name: Penumatsa Venkata Satyanarayana Raju
- Born: July 10, 1999
- Age: 25 years, 141 days
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast
- Playing Role: Bowler
Teams Represented
- Godavari Titans
- Andhra
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Satyanarayana Raju Career Stats
Batting & Fielding Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | Fours | Sixes | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 6 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2.80 | 13.20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (FC) | 6 | 8 | 958 | 568 | 14 | 3/53 | 40.57 | 3.55 | 68.4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 2 | 2 | 37 | 40 | 1 | 1/12 | 40.00 | 6.48 | 37.0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Performances
- Andhra vs Goa (November 27, 2024): Delivered a tidy spell of 0/28 in Hyderabad (T20).
- Andhra vs Nagaland (November 25, 2024): Bowled an impressive 1/12 in Hyderabad (T20).
- Andhra vs Uttarakhand (November 6, 2024): Contributed with figures of 2/75 and 1/31 in Vizianagaram (First-Class).
Debut Matches
- First-Class Debut: Mumbai vs Andhra at Mumbai, January 12-15, 2024
- T20 Debut: Nagaland vs Andhra at Hyderabad, November 25, 2024
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Role in Mumbai Indians
Satyanarayana Raju’s addition to Mumbai Indians brings depth to their pace attack. His disciplined line-and-length bowling, combined with his ability to adapt to different match situations, makes him a valuable addition to MI’s squad. He is expected to be a reliable option for middle and death overs.
Impact on IPL 2025
Raju’s performances in domestic cricket highlight his potential to shine on the IPL stage. Joining a franchise like MI, known for nurturing young talent, offers him a platform to showcase his skills at the highest level. Fans of Mumbai Indians will be eager to see Raju contribute to the team’s success in IPL 2025!
