Himanshu Sangwan,the bowler who has currently made a headline and a name for himself in the cricket community. The right arm pace bowler took the most important wicket of his career as he clean bowled Virat Kohli with a beautiful delivery for just 6 runs in his comeback Ranji match.
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— Narendra Kumar (@Narendr35) January 31, 2025
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Who’s Himanshu Sangwan?
Himanshu Sangwan is one of the young pace sensations in Indian domestic cricket. The pacer was born in Delhi on September 2 1995 and currently plays for Railways in the Ranji trophy.
Himanshu made his maiden appearance for Railways in 2019 when he got an opportunity to play his first game in Vijay Hazare trophy 2019-20. He made his T20 debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on November 8 followed by his Ranji Trophy debut on December 9.
Himanshu Sangwan has been one of the most impressive bowlers for Railways. The right arm pacer has already picked 77 wickets in 23 matches in Ranji Trophy . The pacer has also claimed 21 wickets in list A cricket in 17 outings followed by 5 wickets in 7 T20 matches.
Himanshu Sangwan The bowler who spoiled Virat Kohli’s comeback innings in Ranji Trophy
Himanshu Sangwan, a name that has grabbed headlines in Indian domestic cricket, is a right-arm fast-medium bowler playing for the Railways team. On January 31, 2025, Sangwan delivered the most memorable moment of his career by clean-bowling Virat Kohli for just 6 runs in Kohli’s much-anticipated Ranji Trophy comeback match. The dismissal stunned a crowd of over 10,000 fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The Match Incident: Virat Kohli Clean Bowled
- Kohli, returning to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years, walked in at No. 4 to a roaring welcome from fans.
- After hitting a straight drive for a boundary, he was dismissed by a brilliant inswinger from Himanshu Sangwan.
- The ball moved sharply between Kohli’s bat and pad, knocking the off-stump, leaving the stadium in silence.
- Disappointed fans started leaving the stadium after Kohli’s early departure.
Sangwan has also played at the MRF Pace Foundation, where he learned from Australian bowling legend Glenn McGrath. McGrath’s advice to him was: “When in trouble, go to the basics.”
Career Stats of Himanshu Sangwan
Here is a breakdown of his performance in domestic cricket formats:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | 4W/5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class | 23 | 40 | 77 | 6/33 | 19.92 | 3.02 | 6/3 |
| List A | 17 | 17 | 21 | 4/44 | 34.71 | 5.28 | 1/0 |
| T20 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2/31 | 45.00 | 9.64 | 0/0 |
Achievements
- Big Wicket Taker:
Apart from dismissing Virat Kohli, Sangwan has previously taken the crucial wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw in his debut Ranji season against Mumbai. He also claimed a five-wicket haul in that match. - Current Form:
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, Himanshu Sangwan has already picked up 16 wickets, including the prized scalp of Kohli. - Experience:
Sangwan has played 23 First-Class, 17 List A, and 7 T20 matches for Railways.
Recent Matches
| Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assam | 0 | 4/59 | 23-Jan-2025 | FC |
| Tamil Nadu | 18 & 0* | 1/53 | 13-Nov-2024 | FC |
| Chhattisgarh | 0* | 0/74 & 0/20 | 06-Nov-2024 | FC |
Himanshu Sangwan’s Journey
Himanshu Sangwan’s journey from being a ticket collector at New Delhi station to becoming one of the rising stars in domestic cricket is an inspiring story. His dedication and hard work have earned him recognition, especially after dismissing a cricket legend like Virat Kohli.
With Sangwan’s current form and potential, he is a player to watch out for in Indian domestic cricket.
