Vicky Kanhaiya Ostwal is a young Indian cricketer who has been making a name for himself in recent years. He is a left-arm orthodox bowler who is known for his accuracy and control. Ostwal was born on September 1, 2002, in Pune, Maharashtra. He started playing cricket at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks of the Maharashtra age-group teams.
In 2019, Ostwal was selected to play for the Indian Under-19 team in the World Cup. He had a disappointing tournament, taking only two wickets in five matches. However, he bounced back strongly in the following season, taking 31 wickets in 12 matches for the Maharashtra Under-19 team in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Ostwal’s performances caught the eye of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, and he was bought by the Delhi Capitals in the 2022 auction for a sum of INR 20 lakh. He made his IPL debut on May 8, 2022, against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He took two wickets in the match, including that of David Warner.
Ostwal finished the 2022 IPL season with five wickets in six matches. He was also impressive in the 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking 12 wickets in six matches for Maharashtra.
Ostwal is still a young cricketer, but he has the potential to become a top-class spinner in the future. He is accurate, consistent, and has a good variety of deliveries. He is also a good fielder and can bat a bit as well.
Age: 21 (as of September 20, 2023)
Career Info:
- IPL Team: Delhi Capitals
- Domestic Team: Maharashtra
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-Handed
- Bowling Style: Left-Arm Orthodox
Stats:
- IPL Matches: 6
- IPL Wickets: 5
- Domestic Matches: 32
- Domestic Wickets: 48
Videos:
- Vicky Ostwal takes two wickets on his IPL debut
- Vicky Ostwal bowls David Warner in the IPL
- Vicky Ostwal takes four wickets in a domestic match
News:
- Vicky Ostwal bought by the Delhi Capitals in the 2023 IPL auction
- Vicky Ostwal makes his IPL debut in 2022
- Vicky Ostwal takes 12 wickets in the 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Vicky Ostwal is a young and talented Indian cricketer who has the potential to become a top-class spinner in the future. He is accurate, consistent, and has a good variety of deliveries. He is also a good fielder and can bat a bit as well.