Auqib Nabi

Cricketer

Indian Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/11/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceBaramulla, Jammu & Kashmir, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAuqib Nabi Dar
Known AsThe Baramulla Express, Shaane Baramulla
RoleAll-rounder
Bowling StyleRight-arm medium-fast
Batting StyleRight-handed lower-order batsman
DescriptionRising fast bowler from Jammu & Kashmir known for ability to swing the ball both ways with consistency and composure. Made his first-class debut in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy with an immediate five-wicket haul against Jharkhand.

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Personal Life

FatherGhulam Nabi Dar (schoolteacher)
Childhood AspirationFather initially hoped he would become a doctor

Family

FatherGhulam Nabi Dar

Career

Teams
  • Jammu & Kashmir (domestic)
  • Delhi Capitals (IPL 2026)
List A Debut23/09/2018 (Jammu & Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy)
Twenty20 Debut11/11/2019 (Jammu & Kashmir, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy)
First-Class Debut2019-20 Ranji Trophy (took 5-wicket haul against Jharkhand)
IPL Entry2026 (Delhi Capitals, base price ₹30 lakh, registered for mini auction on 16/12/2025)
2025-26 Season Highlights
Ranji TrophySecond-highest wicket-taker in ongoing season with 29 wickets in 5 matches
Ranji Trophy Final5 wickets for 54 runs against Karnataka
Ranji Trophy Quarter-Final12 wickets for 110 runs (career best) against Madhya Pradesh
Ranji Trophy Semi-FinalPlayer of the Match - 5 for 87 and 4 for 36, made 42 runs
Vijay Hazare Trophy114 off 82 balls against Hyderabad (orchestrated 182-run partnership)
SMAT 202515 wickets in 7 matches
Earlier Achievements
2019-20 Ranji Trophy24 wickets at average of 18.50 in debut season
2025 SMAT15 wickets
2024-25 Ranji Trophy44 wickets in 8 matches (second-most in season)
Career before 2024-2546 wickets in 20 matches
Career Statistics
First-Class36 matches, 125 wickets, 870 runs
List A29 matches, 42 wickets
T2034 matches, 43 wickets
2024-25 Season Highlights
Ranji Trophy44 wickets in 8 matches (second-most in season)

Favourites

Inspirations

Style Quotient

CharacteristicsAggressive bowling, swing expertise, nerves of steel, composure under pressure, clean striker

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Had to travel 60 kilometers regularly to prepare for elite competitions
2. Was rejected in trials for three consecutive years before breaking into Under-19 squad in 2016
3. During first major trials in Jammu, arrived in basic sneakers worth ₹500 and had to borrow spiked shoes from a senior player
4. Grew up in curfew-hit streets of North Kashmir with minimal sporting infrastructure
5. Idolized Dale Steyn as a child, imitating his bowling action and celebrations
6. Highest-paid player from Jammu & Kashmir
7. First IPL contract came at age 29 after outstanding 2025-26 domestic season
8. Started with tennis-ball cricket before transitioning to leather-ball cricket
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