Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Sanand, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Harshal Patel
22/05/2026
Harshal Patel played for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL on 22 May 2026, where he conceded 37 runs without taking a wicket in a match held in Hyderabad.
03/05/2026
In an IPL match on 3 May 2026 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad, Harshal Patel scored 6 runs and took 1 wicket for 17 runs, contributing to his team's performance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Harshal Vikram Patel |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | H. A. College of Commerce, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Patidar |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Playing the Guitar |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Devarshi Joshi |
Family
| Wife | Devarshi Joshi (a fashion designer in the United States) | ||||
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Career
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| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium-pace |
| Favourite Ball | Slower (mostly offcutters) |
| Jersey Number | #36 (India), #9 (IPL) |
| International Debut | 19 November 2021 (T20I vs New Zealand) |
| IPL Debut | 2012 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) |
| Notable Achievements | 32 wickets in 2021 IPL season (joint-highest in single edition), hat-trick vs Mumbai Indians (26 September 2021), Purple Cap winner 2024 with Punjab Kings (24 wickets), 102 wickets in 66 IPL matches since 2021 (most by any bowler in IPL during this period) |
Favourites
| Bowler | Zaheer Khan |
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| Batter | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Food | Bread and Chocolate |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/harshalvp23/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Harshal Patel is a USA Green Card holder. | |
| 2. His family emigrated to the United States in 2008, but he stayed in India to pursue cricket. | |
| 3. His coach Tarak Trivedi supported his decision to focus on cricket. | |
| 4. He started cricket training at the age of 8 under Tarak Trivedi's guidance. | |
| 5. In 2008, Harshal joined the Aggressive Cricket Club in New Jersey. | |
| 6. He played in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy and took 23 wickets. | |
| 7. Harshal made his List A debut for Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2009. | |
| 8. He was part of the India U-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup. | |
| 9. Harshal's IPL journey started with Mumbai Indians in 2010. | |
| 10. He later played for Haryana in T20 matches. | |
| 11. Harshal gained attention by taking five wickets in an inning. | |
| 12. Delhi Daredevils bought him for Rs. 20 lakhs in 2018. | |
| 13. In January 2021, he was traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore. | |
| 14. Harshal achieved his first career hat-trick in the 2021 IPL. | |
| 15. He set a record for the most runs conceded in an IPL over in 2021. | |
| 16. Harshal took 32 wickets in the 2021 IPL season. | |
| 17. He was chosen as a net bowler for India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. | |
| 18. Harshal Patel performed well in his T20I debut against New Zealand. | |
| 19. He was named as the player of the match in one of his T20I matches. | |
| 20. Patel was added to India's T20I team for a series against Ireland in June 2022. | |
| 21. In March 2023, Harshal opened up about personal struggles in an RCB podcast. | |
| 22. He was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs. 11.75 crore in the 2024 IPL auction. | |
| 23. Harshal Patel specializes in accurate bowling of slower balls, particularly offcutters. | |
| 24. He enjoys playing the guitar and has performed at various events. | |
| 25. At age 17, he worked at a perfume store in Elizabeth, New Jersey, earning $35 per day while his family adjusted to life in the United States. | |
| 26. He is the captain of Haryana in the Ranji Trophy. | |
| 27. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured him for Rs. 8 crore ahead of the 2025 season, where he accounted for 16 wickets. |