Zeeshan Ansari

Cricketer

Indian Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/12/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceLucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Latest News about Zeeshan Ansari

15/02/2026

Zeeshan Ansari emerged as a standout performer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26, finishing with 21 wickets in eight matches for Uttar Pradesh. His exceptional bowling average of 16.52 highlighted his growth as a leg-spin bowler in domestic cricket.

30/03/2025

Zeeshan Ansari made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals and made an immediate impact with three wickets for 42 runs. His spell included the wickets of Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and KL Rahul, helping SRH fight back despite losing the match.

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Bio/Wiki

Primary RoleBowler
Bowling TypeLeg-break Googly
Batting StyleRight-hand Bat
Full NameZeeshan Ansari

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionIslam
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Family

FatherNaeem Ansari (Tailor)
Siblings2 Younger Brothers

Career

Teams
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Meerut Mavericks
  • Lucknow Falcons
Jersey Number#16 (Meerut Mavericks)
CoachGopal Singh
Batting StyleRight-hand Bat
Bowling StyleLegbreak Googly
Career Highlights
  • Represented the Uttar Pradesh Under-19 team.
  • Made First Class debut on 6 October 2017 in the Ranji Trophy.
  • Debuted in Twenty20 cricket on 28 February 2019 during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
  • Won the Purple Cap for taking 16 wickets in the 2024 Uttar Pradesh T20 League.
  • Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 40 Lakhs in 2025.
  • Part of India's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
  • Leading wicket-taker in the inaugural UP T20 League with 24 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 7.60.
  • Won the UP T20 League with Meerut Mavericks, taking 1 wicket for 20 runs in the final.
  • Made IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in 2025, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs.
  • Finished the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 with 21 wickets in eight matches for Uttar Pradesh at an average of 16.52.
  • Played 20 T20 matches, taking 29 wickets at an average of 15.93 and an economy rate of 7.94.
  • Played 5 Ranji Trophy matches, taking 17 wickets with an average of 30.76.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Zeeshan was raised in a humble family of tailors.
2. His coach offered him free training when his family couldn't afford the fees for cricket academy.
3. Zeeshan practiced for ten hours daily during his training days.
4. His uncle played a crucial role in supporting his cricket career.
5. After his success, his younger brothers also decided to pursue cricket.
6. He represented India's U19 squad alongside Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, and Ishan Kishan in 2016.
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