IPL 2025: Who is Zeeshan Ansari? SRH's debutant star performer to claim a triple wicket haul against DC
Amid the ongoing thrilling match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC), SRH's debutant player, Zeeshan Ansari, has stood out as a star performer, as he has already taken three wickets against DC so far. Know who he is.
Delhi Capitals (DC) are at 128/3 after 13 overs, chasing 164 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025. During the thrilling match, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel are currently batting. Surprisingly, SRH debutant Zeeshan Ansari has already taken three wickets, and this has left the fans talking about the new lad.
On the other hand, KL Rahul couldn't contribute much in his DC debut so far, getting out for 15. Meanwhile, SRH's uncapped star Aniket Verma smashed his first IPL half-century, and Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc picked up a five-wicket haul.
Amid so much going on, social media is going frenzy over Zeeshan Ansari, but who is he?
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Who is Zeeshan Ansari?
Zeeshan Ansari is a talented spinner who has made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing Simarjeet Singh on March 30, 2025.
SRH's Zeeshan Ansari is an Indian cricketer who was born on December 16, 1999. He started off his journey with his first first-class match for Uttar Pradesh in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy on October 6, 2017.
Well, he was also a member of India's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup before he made his first-class debut.
Later, he made his Twenty20 debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on February 28, 2019.
Go well, Zeeshan ?
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Zeeshan Ansari's IPL mega auction
The 25-year-old Indian spin bowler Zeeshan Ansari represents Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Ansari was roped in for INR 40 lakhs in last year's IPL mega auction.
Zeeshan was a part of the Under-19 Indian team alongside Rishabh Pant; hence, Ansari has limited experience in the shortest format of the game. In addition, the 25-year-old featured in just one match for Uttar Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Ansari gained massive attention because of his excellent performance in the UP T20 League.
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