Jitesh Sharma is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a wicketkeeper-batter. Born on October 22, 1993, he has played for the Indian national team and has made a significant impact in the IPL, particularly with teams like Punjab Kings.
Full Name: Jitesh Mohan Sharma
Date of Birth: October 22, 1993
Age: 31 years
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
Playing Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
IPL Performance
Teams:
Mumbai Indians (2016-2017)
Punjab Kings (2022-present)
IPL Stats:
Matches: 40
Innings: 36
Not Outs: 4
Runs: 730
Highest Score: 49*
Batting Average: 22.81
Balls Faced: 483
Strike Rate: 151.14
Fours: 53
Sixes: 45
International Career
T20I Stats:
Matches: 9
Innings: 7
Not Outs: 0
Runs: 100
Highest Score: 35
Batting Average: 14.29
Balls Faced: 68
Strike Rate: 147.06
Notable Achievements
Jitesh Sharma made his T20I debut after impressive performances in the IPL, particularly as a finisher.
He was a standout player in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015-16, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer.
Recent Matches
Vidarbha vs Maharashtra: 51 runs, 2 catches (January 16, 2025)
Vidarbha vs Rajasthan: 0 runs, 1 stumping (January 12, 2025)
Vidarbha vs Mizoram: 0 runs, 3 stumpings (January 5, 2025)