Joshua Little arrived in the IPL carrying a historic tag: the first Irish cricketer to play in the tournament. Gujarat Titans paid Rs 4.4 crore for him at the 2023 mini auction, a bold bid for a 23 year old left arm pacer who had already made a name with Ireland, including a hat trick against New Zealand at the 2022 T20 World Cup. He repaid the faith in flashes across two seasons, most memorably with a four wicket haul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
His IPL career totals read modestly: 11 matches and 11 wickets, with a best of 4 for 45. But the numbers only tell part of the story. He was the first Irish cricketer to take a wicket in the IPL, dismissed Ambati Rayudu on debut, and played in a Gujarat Titans side that reached the 2023 final. Released ahead of the 2025 mega auction, he has not featured in the IPL since, making him one of the most interesting what if cases among overseas pacers in recent auctions.
Joshua Little IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joshua Little |
| IPL Debut | 2023 |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast-medium |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Current IPL Team | Not officially confirmed (last played for Gujarat Titans, 2024) |
| IPL Matches | 11 |
| IPL Runs | 0 |
| Highest Score | Not applicable |
| IPL Wickets | 11 |
| Best Bowling | 4/45 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Joshua Little?
Joshua Little was born on 1 November 1999 in Dublin, Ireland. He began as a hockey player, representing Ireland at under 16 and under 18 level, before committing fully to cricket at Pembroke Cricket Club. A left arm fast medium bowler with a whippy action and sharp pace, he made his Ireland T20I debut in 2016 at just 16, and by the 2022 T20 World Cup he was Ireland’s spearhead, taking a hat trick against New Zealand in a performance that put him on the radar of T20 leagues worldwide.
That World Cup display directly fed the bidding war for him at the IPL 2023 mini auction in Kochi, where Gujarat Titans outbid Lucknow Super Giants to sign him for Rs 4.4 crore. He has been one of Ireland’s leading bowlers in white ball cricket since, trusted with the new ball and the toughest overs against top sides.
Joshua Little IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Auction buy (Rs 4.4 crore) |
| 2024 | Gujarat Titans | Retained (Rs 4.4 crore) |
| 2025 | Released | Not signed by any franchise |
| 2026 | Not in IPL | Did not play in the 2026 season |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Retention/auction status not announced |
Joshua Little’s entire IPL story belongs to Gujarat Titans. They signed him for Rs 4.4 crore in December 2022, kept him for a second season in 2024, and then released him ahead of the 2025 mega auction. No franchise bought him at that auction, and he did not feature in IPL 2025 or IPL 2026. Whether he returns to the auction pool for 2027 is not officially confirmed.
Joshua Little IPL 2023 Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Overs | 34.0 |
| Runs Conceded | 294 |
| Wickets | 7 |
| Average | 42.00 |
| Economy | 8.65 |
| Best Bowling | 2/25 |
His debut season was historic before a ball was bowled: no Irish cricketer had ever played in the IPL. He made that debut on 31 March 2023 against Chennai Super Kings, taking 1 for 41 and dismissing Ambati Rayudu to become the first Irishman to take an IPL wicket. Midway through the season he flew home for Ireland’s ODI series against Bangladesh, then returned for the playoffs as the Titans reached the final, where they lost to Chennai Super Kings. His best figures came against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, 2 for 25. Seven wickets in ten games was a modest return, but at 23 he was learning on the biggest stage.
Joshua Little IPL 2024 Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 1 |
| Overs | 4.0 |
| Runs Conceded | 45 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Average | 11.25 |
| Economy | 11.25 |
| Best Bowling | 4/45 |
Retained by the Titans for 2024, Little played just one game, but he made it count. Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 4 May 2024, defending a modest total, he ripped through the top order with 4 for 45, dismissing Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green. It was the best bowling performance of his IPL career and one of the standout spells by a Gujarat Titans overseas pacer that season, even in a losing cause.
Joshua Little IPL 2025 Stats
Joshua Little did not play in IPL 2025. Gujarat Titans released him ahead of the 2025 mega auction, and no franchise signed him. He has no IPL 2025 statistics.
Joshua Little IPL 2026 Stats
Joshua Little did not play in IPL 2026. He has no IPL 2026 statistics.
Joshua Little IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. Neither his team nor his price for the 2027 season has been officially confirmed. After missing the 2025 and 2026 seasons, he would need to re-enter through the auction pool. This section will be updated once official announcements are made.
Joshua Little IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of the latest updates, no franchise has announced signing Joshua Little for IPL 2027. He was bought by Gujarat Titans at the IPL 2023 mini auction for Rs 4.4 crore and retained for 2024 on the same deal, then released ahead of the 2025 mega auction. His next IPL team and price, if any, will be decided at the next auction. The most reliable guide is the IPL 2027 retention deadline and rules page and the IPL 2027 auction date and venue coverage.
Joshua Little IPL Career Batting Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Innings | Not available from reliable sources |
| Runs | 0 |
| Highest Score | Not applicable |
| Strike Rate | Not applicable |
| 50s / 100s | 0 / 0 |
Joshua Little IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Overs | 38.0 |
| Runs Conceded | 339 |
| Wickets | 11 |
| Average | 30.82 |
| Economy | 8.92 |
| Best Bowling | 4/45 |
| Four-wicket hauls | 1 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 0 |
Joshua Little IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GT | 10 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8.65 |
| 2024 | GT | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11.25 |
| 2025 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2026 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Joshua Little IPL Highest Score
There is no meaningful IPL batting record to report for Joshua Little. He is a specialist bowler who has not batted in any of his 11 IPL matches, so no highest score is available from reliable sources.
Joshua Little IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
His 11 IPL wickets came at an average of 30.82 and an economy of 8.92. The clear standout is his 4 for 45 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024, the only four wicket haul of his IPL career and the spell that showed what he could do with a proper run of games. In 2023, his wickets included Ambati Rayudu on debut and a two wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders. He has never taken a five wicket haul in the IPL.
Joshua Little IPL Batting Records
There are no IPL batting records attached to Joshua Little’s name. His value has always been entirely with the ball, and his career batting figures show a specialist who bowls his quota and rarely gets a bat in hand.
Joshua Little IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price (INR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gujarat Titans | Rs 4.4 crore | Auction |
| 2024 | Gujarat Titans | Rs 4.4 crore | Retention |
| 2025 | Released | – | Released before mega auction |
| 2026 | – | – | Not in IPL |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | – | – |
Joshua Little IPL Records and Achievements
- First Irish cricketer to play in the IPL, debuting for Gujarat Titans on 31 March 2023.
- First Irish cricketer to take a wicket in the IPL, dismissing Ambati Rayudu on debut.
- 11 wickets in 11 IPL matches, with a career-best 4/45 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
- One of the most expensive overseas pace signings of the IPL 2023 mini auction at Rs 4.4 crore.
- Part of the Gujarat Titans squad that reached the IPL 2023 final.
- Took a hat trick for Ireland against New Zealand at the 2022 T20 World Cup, the performance that fueled his IPL bid.
Joshua Little’s IPL Performance Analysis
The Joshua Little IPL story is really about a single question: what would a full season have looked like? In 2023 he was used as a rotation option in a star studded Gujarat Titans attack led by Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan, with Mohit Sharma and David Miller‘s finishing also shaping the side. Seven wickets at an average of 42 was modest, but his economy of 8.65 was respectable for a young quick bowling to settled international batters, and his mid season break for Ireland duty meant he never got an unbroken run.
Then came the one game that still defines his IPL reputation. In 2024, with the Titans under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, Little got a single chance all season and produced the spell of his IPL life, four top order wickets including Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green. It was a glimpse, not a sample size. But one game cannot save an Rs 4.4 crore salary, and the release ahead of the 2025 mega auction was the logical consequence. The hard truth of his IPL numbers is that four of his eleven career wickets came in one afternoon. If he comes back to the auction pool for 2027, the pitch will be exactly that: the ceiling is obvious, the question is the consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wickets has Joshua Little taken in the IPL?
Joshua Little has taken 11 wickets in 11 IPL matches, at an average of 30.82 and an economy of 8.92.
What is Joshua Little’s best bowling figure in the IPL?
His best figures are 4 for 45 for Gujarat Titans against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024. It is his only four wicket haul in the IPL.
Which team does Joshua Little play for in the IPL?
He played for Gujarat Titans in 2023 and 2024. He was released ahead of the 2025 mega auction and did not play in the IPL in 2025 or 2026. His 2027 team has not been officially confirmed.
What is Joshua Little’s IPL price?
Gujarat Titans bought him for Rs 4.4 crore at the IPL 2023 mini auction and retained him for 2024 on the same deal. His 2027 price is not officially confirmed.
When did Joshua Little make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut on 31 March 2023 for Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings, taking 1 for 41. He became the first Irish cricketer to play in the IPL.
Is Joshua Little the first Irish player in the IPL?
Yes. He was the first Irish cricketer picked at an IPL auction and the first to take an IPL wicket, dismissing Ambati Rayudu on debut.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information were checked against the Gujarat Titans official site, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and established sports press including SportsTak, CricTracker, and Khelnow. Auction and retention details are from the official IPL auction coverage. 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: 11 October 2026
