Ashwani Kumar arrived in the IPL with a debut that no Indian bowler had ever produced. On 31 March 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, the left-arm seamer from Punjab took 4 for 24 in three overs for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders, removing Ajinkya Rahane with his very first ball and adding Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey and Andre Russell. He became the first Indian bowler to take four wickets on IPL debut and walked away with the Player of the Match award on his very first night.
Ashwani had joined Mumbai at the IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 30 lakh after spending the 2024 season in the Punjab Kings squad without playing a game. In 2025 he finished with 11 wickets in 7 matches, and Mumbai retained him for 2026, when he added 6 more wickets in limited appearances. This page brings together his verified IPL stats by season, career bowling figures, price history and his IPL 2027 status.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ashwani Kumar |
| IPL Debut | 2025 (Mumbai Indians) |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm medium |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Current IPL Team | Mumbai Indians |
| IPL Matches | 10 |
| IPL Runs | 1 |
| Highest Score | 1* |
| IPL Wickets | 17 |
| Best Bowling | 4/24 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed (retained by MI for 2026) |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Ashwani Kumar?
Ashwani Kumar was born on 29 August 2001 in Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab. He came through Punjab’s domestic setup, playing for the state in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. A left-arm medium pacer who bats left-handed, he built his early reputation on sharp swing, a tall release point and the angle he creates for right-handed batters coming across them.
He was part of the Punjab Kings squad in IPL 2024 but did not get a game. Mumbai Indians spotted him in their scouting network, bought him for Rs 30 lakh at the 2025 mega auction, and handed him his debut within three games of the 2025 season. Hardik Pandya praised MI’s scouts after the debut, noting the youngster’s zip, late swing and the advantage of bowling left-arm.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Punjab Kings | Squad member (did not play) |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Bought at mega auction (Rs 30 lakh) |
| 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Retained (Rs 30 lakh) |
Ashwani’s IPL journey is short and straightforward. Punjab Kings picked him up for 2024 but never gave him a match. Mumbai Indians signed him at the 2025 mega auction, and after his explosive start he became one of their young domestic pace options. The franchise retained him ahead of the 2026 mini auction at the same Rs 30 lakh figure, keeping their left-arm pace investment intact.
Ashwani Kumar IPL 2024 Stats
Ashwani Kumar played no matches in IPL 2024. He was in the Punjab Kings squad for the entire season but was not selected for a single game, so he has no batting or bowling record for that year.
Ashwani Kumar IPL 2025 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 20.3 | 232 | 11 | 4/24 | 21.09 | 11.32 | 11.18 |
The 2025 season was Ashwani’s breakout year. After two defeats, Mumbai handed him his debut against KKR in place of Satyanarayana Raju, and he struck with his first delivery, dismissing KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. He went on to take Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey and Andre Russell to finish with 4/24 in three overs as KKR were bowled out for 116. His remaining six games added seven more wickets, and he finished the season with 11 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 21.09. The numbers show a clear pattern: he takes wickets regularly but travels a bit, with an economy rate of 11.32 that marks him as an attacking rather than containing option. He was dismissed rarely with the bat, scoring no runs in 2025, and took two catches.
Ashwani Kumar IPL 2026 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10.0 | 102 | 6 | – | 17.00 | 10.20 | 10.00 |
Mumbai retained Ashwani for 2026, but he had limited chances in a star-heavy attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult. In the opportunities he did get, he kept up his wicket-taking rate with 6 wickets at an average of 17.00 and an improved economy of 10.20, suggesting he tightened his control compared to his debut season. He scored his first IPL run in 2026, finishing unbeaten on 1.
Ashwani Kumar IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. Mumbai’s retention list for 2027 and the auction or retention process have not been confirmed at the time of writing, so there are no 2027 numbers to report for Ashwani Kumar. This page will be updated when his 2027 team and role are officially announced.
Ashwani Kumar IPL 2027 Team and Price
Ashwani Kumar’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He was last with Mumbai Indians, retained for the 2026 season at Rs 30 lakh, and the franchise has kept faith in him as a young left-arm option. Whether Mumbai retains him again or he enters the auction pool will be known once the retention deadline passes and official announcements are made. For the wider context, our guide to the IPL 2027 retention rules and the IPL 2027 auction timeline explains how squads are confirmed, and the official IPL site carries Mumbai’s announcements once they are made.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Career Batting Stats
| M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 1* | – | 16.67 | 0 | 0 |
Ashwani is a specialist bowler and his batting record reflects that. He faced his first IPL deliveries in 2026, finishing 1 not out in his only innings so far.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Career Bowling Stats
| M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30.3 | 334 | 17 | 4/24 | 19.65 | 10.95 | 10.76 | 1 |
Seventeen wickets in ten matches with a bowling average under 20 and a strike rate under 11 balls per wicket confirm what the eye test showed: Ashwani is a wicket-taker. His economy of 10.95 is on the higher side, which is common for young aggressive quicks who bowl in attacking phases rather than at the death under control.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PBKS | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 | MI | 7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | 11.32 |
| 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1* | – | 16.67 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10.20 |
Ashwani Kumar IPL Highest Score
Ashwani Kumar’s highest IPL score is 1 not out, recorded in 2026. As a tailender for Mumbai Indians he has faced very few deliveries, so there is no significant batting record to describe. His value to the team has always been with the ball.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
His best bowling figures in the IPL are 4 for 24 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on 31 March 2025. Bowled in the fourth over after Mumbai had lost two straight games, he trapped KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane with his first-ever IPL delivery, then returned to remove Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey before accounting for Andre Russell in his third over. The spell restricted KKR to 116 and won him the Player of the Match award. It remains his only four-wicket haul in the league and his career-best figures.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Batting Records
Ashwani Kumar holds no IPL batting records. He is a specialist bowler who bats at the tail, and his one career run came in 2026. No fifties, hundreds or notable batting feats are on record.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 30 lakh | Bought at mega auction |
| 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 30 lakh | Retained |
| 2027 | – | – | Not officially confirmed |
Mumbai picked up Ashwani for Rs 30 lakh at the 2025 mega auction after Punjab Kings released him without a game. He was then retained by MI at the same price ahead of the 2026 mini auction. His 2027 status will be confirmed once the retention deadline and auction are announced.
Ashwani Kumar IPL Records and Achievements
- First Indian bowler to take four wickets on IPL debut (4/24 for Mumbai Indians against KKR, 31 March 2025).
- Player of the Match on his IPL debut.
- Took a wicket with the first ball of his IPL career (Ajinkya Rahane, 31 March 2025).
- Best figures of 4/24 remain his career-best in the IPL.
Ashwani Kumar’s IPL Performance Analysis
The numbers describe a bowler with clear strengths and one obvious area to work on. A strike rate of one wicket every 10.76 balls across ten matches is genuinely strong for a young quick, and his debut showed he can hold his nerve against quality batting. The left-arm angle gives him a point of difference in an MI attack built around Jasprit Bumrah’s right-arm pace, Deepak Chahar‘s new-ball swing and Trent Boult’s experience, which is exactly why Mumbai kept him.
The trade-off is control. An economy rate of 10.95 across his career means he leaks runs while he hunts wickets, and his 2025 figures of 11.32 were among the more expensive spells in the Mumbai squad. The small improvement to 10.20 in 2026, even across only three games, hints at progress. For Ashwani to become a regular rather than a rotation option, that number has to keep falling without costing him his strike rate. At 24, with two seasons of MI backing behind him, the platform is there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashwani Kumar’s IPL price?
Mumbai Indians bought Ashwani Kumar for Rs 30 lakh at the 2025 mega auction and retained him for 2026 at Rs 30 lakh. His IPL 2027 price is not officially confirmed yet.
Which IPL team does Ashwani Kumar play for?
Ashwani Kumar plays for Mumbai Indians. He was bought by MI in the 2025 mega auction and retained for 2026.
When did Ashwani Kumar make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on 31 March 2025, taking 4/24.
What are Ashwani Kumar’s best bowling figures in the IPL?
His best IPL bowling figures are 4 for 24, taken on debut against KKR on 31 March 2025. He was the first Indian bowler to take four wickets on IPL debut.
How many IPL wickets does Ashwani Kumar have?
Ashwani Kumar has taken 17 wickets in 10 IPL matches, 11 in 2025 and 6 in 2026, at a career average of 19.65.
What is Ashwani Kumar’s bowling style?
He is a left-arm medium-pace bowler who bats left-handed.
Was Ashwani Kumar retained by MI for IPL 2026?
Yes. Mumbai Indians retained Ashwani Kumar ahead of the 2026 mini auction at Rs 30 lakh.
What is Ashwani Kumar’s IPL 2027 status?
Not officially confirmed. The IPL 2027 season has not started, and retention and auction announcements are awaited.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information were checked against available reliable sources including myKhel, SportsYaari, Mumbai Indians’ official retention announcement, CricTracker, SportyTrader and the official IPL site. 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: 16 October 2026
