Anukul Roy IPL stats read 26 matches, 78 runs and 15 wickets across seven seasons with the Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders — the record of one of the league’s most patient squad men. Signed by Mumbai as a teenager straight off India’s 2018 Under-19 World Cup triumph, Roy waited four seasons for a real chance, playing just one game in 2019. Since Kolkata picked him up at the 2022 mega auction, he has stayed a fixture of their plans even without regular starts, and in IPL 2026 he finally got a full campaign: 14 matches, 52 runs and 9 wickets. A left-arm spinner who can clear the ropes down the order, Roy keeps getting retained because franchises value exactly what he offers — honest overs, calm fielding and a team-first cricketer who is always ready.
His is the IPL’s quiet story: no headline auction fee, no breakout season, just steady domestic work for Jharkhand and a franchise career built on trust. This page tracks his complete IPL record — season by season, team changes, prices and where he stands ahead of IPL 2027.
Anukul Roy IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anukul Roy |
| IPL Debut | 2019 (Mumbai Indians) |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Current IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| IPL Matches | 26 |
| IPL Runs | 78 |
| Highest Score | 29* |
| IPL Wickets | 15 |
| Best Bowling | 2/19 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Anukul Roy?
Anukul Roy was born on 30 November 1998 and is an Indian all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. He plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand and came through India’s age-group system, winning the 2018 Under-19 World Cup under Prithvi Shaw’s captaincy. He has said he idolises fellow left-arm spinning all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and the comparison is not far-fetched: both bowl flat, darting overs and field brilliantly, though Roy’s IPL opportunities have been far fewer. His domestic record is strong across formats — over 1,800 first-class runs with four hundreds and 141 first-class wickets — which is why franchises have kept him on their books even when game time was scarce.
Anukul Roy IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mumbai Indians | Squad, no appearance |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | 1 match |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Squad, no appearance |
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians | Squad, no appearance |
| 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 matches |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 matches |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 matches |
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 match |
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 matches |
Mumbai bought Roy for his base price of Rs 20 lakh at the 2018 auction and kept him through 2021, but the all-rounder played only once — on debut in 2019. Kolkata signed him for the same base price at the 2022 mega auction, and he has been with the franchise ever since. Kolkata have used him mainly as backup for Sunil Narine, trusting his left-arm spin as a matchup option, and that patience paid off in 2026 when he finally became a regular starter.
Anukul Roy IPL 2024 Stats
| Format | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 100.00 | – | – |
| Bowling | 4 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 11.11 |
IPL 2024 was a season of cameos for Roy. He played four matches but faced only three balls and went wicketless in the 5.4 overs he bowled, conceding 60 runs. With Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy and Rinku Singh anchoring the spin-friendly KKR side that went on to win the title, Roy’s role was limited to filling gaps. His economy of 11.11 showed how little rhythm he could find in such short bursts — a common problem for fringe players.
Anukul Roy IPL 2025 Stats
| Format | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | – | – |
| Bowling | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6.75 |
Roy’s only IPL 2025 outing came against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 29 April 2025. He was dismissed for a golden duck but bowled a tidy four-over spell of 1 for 27 at an economy of 6.75. Kolkata had bought him for Rs 40 lakh at the mega auction in Jeddah and retained him into the season, but a single appearance summed up his role: cover for the first-choice spinners, called on only when the combination demanded it.
Anukul Roy IPL 2026 Stats
| Format | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s | Wkts | BBI | Econ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | 14 | 52 | 29 | 13.00 | 133.33 | 3 | 2 | – | – | – | ||
| Bowling | 14 | – | – | 29.11 | – | – | – | – | – | 9 | 2/31 | 9.63 |
IPL 2026 was the breakthrough Roy had waited eight seasons for. Retained by Kolkata at Rs 40 lakh, he played 14 matches — more than his previous six seasons combined — and delivered his best numbers on both fronts: 52 runs at a strike rate of 133.33 and 9 wickets. His 29 off 16 balls against Rajasthan Royals was the highest score of his IPL career, and his 2 for 31 was his best bowling of the season. The economy rate of 9.63 was on the expensive side, but it came with the heaviest workload he has ever carried, and it proved to the management that he can hold a place in a busy XI.
Anukul Roy IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. Once the season begins and official scorecards are published, his 2027 numbers will be updated here and clearly labelled as the current season’s figures.
Anukul Roy IPL 2027 Team and Price
Anukul Roy’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. His last confirmed contract was a retention by Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026 at Rs 40 lakh. Whether Kolkata retain him again or he goes back into the auction pool will be decided under the IPL 2027 retention rules, and this section will be updated once an official announcement is made.
Anukul Roy IPL Career Batting Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 6 | 78 | 29* | 9.75 | 121.88 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Anukul Roy IPL Career Bowling Stats
| M | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 22 | 53.5 | 479 | 15 | 2/19 | 31.93 | 8.90 |
Anukul Roy IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MI | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.50 |
| 2022 | KKR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.86 | ||
| 2023 | KKR | 4 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 11.50 | 121.05 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8.13 | ||
| 2024 | KKR | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.11 | ||
| 2025 | KKR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 | ||
| 2026 | KKR | 14 | 7 | 52 | 29 | 13.00 | 133.33 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9.63 | ||
| Career | – | 26 | 14 | 78 | 29* | 9.75 | 121.88 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 8.90 |
Anukul Roy IPL Highest Score
Anukul Roy’s highest IPL score is 29 not out, made off 16 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. It remains the standout knock of his IPL career — a quick lower-order cameo in his breakthrough season, and the only time he has crossed 20 in the league. Before that, his best was 13 against Gujarat in 2023.
Anukul Roy IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Roy has taken 15 wickets in 26 IPL matches at an average of 31.93 and an economy of 8.90. His best bowling figures are 2 for 19, recorded for Kolkata in IPL 2023, while his best of IPL 2026 was 2 for 31. He is primarily a containment bowler — flat, quick through the air and hard to get under — with most of his wickets coming from batters trying to force the pace against him. Nine of his 15 career wickets came in the 2026 season, which underlines how much a regular run in the side lifted his output.
Anukul Roy IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 20 lakh | Auction |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 20 lakh | Auction |
| 2020 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 20 lakh | Auction |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 40 lakh | Auction |
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 40 lakh | Retained |
Roy has been one of the IPL’s great bargains: Rs 20 lakh every year from 2018 to 2024, then Rs 40 lakh at the 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, where Kolkata bought him back. His career IPL earnings stand at approximately Rs 2.2 crore across nine seasons — modest money that reflects his squad role rather than his value to the teams that kept picking him.
Anukul Roy IPL Records and Achievements
- Member of India’s 2018 Under-19 World Cup winning squad.
- Part of the Mumbai Indians squad that won IPL 2019 — his debut season.
- Part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad that won IPL 2024.
- Best IPL season: 2026 — 14 matches, 52 runs at a strike rate of 133.33 and 9 wickets, both career highs.
- Career IPL figures: 26 matches, 15 wickets (best 2/19) and 78 runs at a strike rate of 121.88.
Anukul Roy’s IPL Performance Analysis
The shape of Roy’s IPL career changed completely in 2026. For five seasons he was a bit-part player — his economy was tidy (under 8 in 2019, 2022 and 2025) but in such small samples it proved little. When Kolkata finally gave him a full season, two things stood out: his lower-order hitting held up, with a strike rate of 133.33 and two sixes, but his bowling economy rose to 9.63 under a real workload. That is the trade-off teams accept with him. He is not a wicket-taker in the Narine or Varun mould; he is a holding spinner who bowls flat and fast and lets batters make mistakes. The numbers suggest his future value lies in being a genuine two-phase contributor — powerplay overs with the ball and a finisher’s cameo with the bat — rather than a pure bowler. At 27, with his first proper season behind him, he has finally given selectors and franchises a full body of IPL work to judge him on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anukul Roy’s IPL career record?
Anukul Roy has played 26 IPL matches, scoring 78 runs at a strike rate of 121.88 and taking 15 wickets at an economy of 8.90, with best bowling of 2/19.
Which IPL teams has Anukul Roy played for?
He played for Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2021 (debuting in 2019) and has been with Kolkata Knight Riders since the 2022 mega auction.
When did Anukul Roy make his IPL debut?
Roy made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on 26 April 2019, taking 1 for 11 from two overs.
What is Anukul Roy’s IPL auction price?
He was bought for Rs 20 lakh every season from 2018 to 2024, then Rs 40 lakh by Kolkata at the 2025 mega auction. He was retained by Kolkata for IPL 2026 at Rs 40 lakh.
What are Anukul Roy’s IPL 2026 stats?
In IPL 2026 he played 14 matches — his best season — scoring 52 runs at a strike rate of 133.33 and taking 9 wickets, with best bowling of 2/31.
Which team will Anukul Roy play for in IPL 2027?
Not officially confirmed. His last confirmed contract is with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2026 at Rs 40 lakh, and this page will be updated when the franchise announces its retention list.
What is Anukul Roy’s highest score and best bowling in the IPL?
His highest IPL score is 29 not out against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, and his best bowling figures are 2 for 19, recorded in IPL 2023.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics on this page were cross-checked against the official IPL player page (ipl.com), CricTracker, CricketAddictor, MyKhel and Sportskeeda’s published retention lists. Season-by-season figures have been reconciled with the career totals shown above. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 13 October 2026
