Shardul Thakur IPL stats tell the story of one of the league’s most travelled workhorses. The right-arm seamer from Palghar has turned out for seven IPL franchises since his debut in 2015, and his habit of striking when the game hangs in the balance has earned him the fan nickname “Lord Shardul”. His numbers make the case plainly: 119 wickets in 114 IPL matches, a career-best season of 21 wickets in Chennai Super Kings’ 2021 title run, and the kind of lower-order hitting that produced a famous 68 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023.
Now in Mumbai Indians colours after a trade from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026, Thakur delivered a season of resurgence with 12 wickets in 9 matches, including a match-winning 4/39 against Punjab Kings. This page covers his full IPL record: season-by-season stats, auction price history, records, and his IPL 2027 status.
Shardul Thakur IPL Stats Overview
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shardul Thakur |
| IPL Debut | 2015 (Kings XI Punjab) |
| Role | Bowling all-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium-fast |
| Nationality | India |
| Current IPL Team | Mumbai Indians |
| IPL Matches | 114 |
| IPL Wickets | 119 |
| Best Bowling | 4/34 |
| IPL Runs | 349 |
| Highest Score | 68 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Shardul Thakur?
Shardul Thakur was born on 16 October 1991 in Palghar, Maharashtra. A right-arm medium-fast bowler who bats right-handed, he is known as a bowling all-rounder who offers breakthroughs with the ball and fearless hitting down the order. He earned his first IPL contract with Punjab Kings in 2014 for Rs 20 lakh and made his debut in 2015 against Delhi Capitals.
Over the next decade he became one of the IPL’s most traded and re-signed players, moving between Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiant, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. He has also represented India across formats and captained Mumbai’s domestic side during the 2025-26 season.
Shardul Thakur IPL Teams
| Season | Team | How Joined |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | Punjab Kings (Kings XI Punjab) | First contract, Rs 20 lakh |
| 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Trade from Punjab |
| 2018-2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Auction, Rs 2.60 crore (2018) |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Auction, Rs 10.75 crore |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Trade from Delhi |
| 2024 | Chennai Super Kings | Auction, Rs 4 crore |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Replacement for Mohsin Khan |
| 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Trade from Lucknow |
| 2027 | Not officially confirmed | Retention yet to be announced |
The trades define his IPL journey as much as the stats do. Punjab let him go to Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017, where he took 11 wickets in 12 matches. After four settled years at CSK, Delhi paid a career-high Rs 10.75 crore for him in 2022, Kolkata traded for him in 2023, and he eventually returned home to Mumbai Indians in 2026 — the seventh different IPL team of his career.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2024 Stats
| Category | Mat | Wkts / Runs | Best | Avg | Econ / SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling | 9 | 5 wickets | 2/61 | 61.80 | 9.76 |
| Batting | 9 | 21 runs | 17 | 21.00 | 123.53 |
His return to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings in 2024 did not go to plan. Bought for Rs 4 crore at the auction, Thakur played 9 matches but managed only 5 wickets at an economy of 9.76 — his least productive season as a bowler. He contributed 21 runs with the bat, but neither discipline found its rhythm.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2025 Stats
| Category | Mat | Wkts / Runs | Best / HS | Avg | Econ / SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling | 10 | 13 wickets | 4/34 | 28.85 | 11.03 |
| Batting | 10 | 18 runs | 6 | 6.00 | 150.00 |
Unsold at the 2025 auction, Thakur was signed by Lucknow Super Giants as an injury replacement for Mohsin Khan. He responded with 13 wickets in 10 matches, including a best of 4/34. The economy rate of 11.03 showed he was still leaking runs at the death, but the wicket column proved he had something to offer. That audition was enough for Mumbai Indians to trade for him ahead of the next season.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2026 Stats
| Category | Mat | Wkts / Runs | Best / HS | Avg | Econ / SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling | 9 | 12 wickets | 4/39 | 22.50 | 12.27 |
| Batting | 9 | 24 runs | 10* | 12.00 | 80.00 |
Back home with Mumbai Indians, Thakur had a season of resurgence. He took 12 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 22.50, and his best moments were genuinely match-defining: a 4/39 against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala that included the big wicket of Shreyas Iyer, and a 3/39 against Kolkata Knight Riders that earned him the Player of the Match award. The economy rate of 12.27 remains the expensive side of his game, but MI bought him for breakthroughs, and he delivered them.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. Thakur played for Mumbai Indians in 2026 after moving from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade. Whether he stays with Mumbai for 2027 depends on the franchise’s retention call, which has not been officially confirmed as of 8 October 2026.
Shardul Thakur IPL 2027 Team and Price
Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He turned out for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 on his existing fee of Rs 2 crore after the trade from Lucknow Super Giants. The franchise’s retention list ahead of the IPL 2027 auction will decide whether he continues in MI blue or enters the auction pool. Check the IPL 2027 retention deadline, rules and purse guide for the key dates.
Shardul Thakur IPL Career Batting Stats
| Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 45 | 15 | 349 | 68 | 11.63 | 132.70 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 13 |
The batting numbers are modest in aggregate but they hide real impact. His one IPL fifty — 68 off 29 balls against RCB in 2023 — is among the great counterattacking innings by a tail-ender in league history, and his strike rate of 132.70 across his career shows how he plays: no half measures.
Shardul Thakur IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Mat | Inn | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 109 | 2202 | 3514 | 119 | 4/34 | 29.53 | 9.57 | 18.50 | 3 | 0 |
The bowling line is the heart of his IPL identity: 119 wickets at an average of 29.53 and a strike rate of 18.50. He strikes roughly every three overs, which is exactly what captains pay for in a middle-overs enforcer. The economy of 9.57 is honest about his weakness — he has never been a parsimonious bowler — and he is still waiting on a first five-wicket haul.
Shardul Thakur IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | HS | SR | 50s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PBKS | 1 | 7 | 7* | 116.66 | 0 | 1 | 12.67 |
| 2017 | RPS | 12 | 0 | 0* | 0.00 | 0 | 11 | 8.25 |
| 2018 | CSK | 13 | 15 | 15* | 300.00 | 0 | 16 | 9.24 |
| 2019 | CSK | 10 | 14 | 12* | 200.00 | 0 | 8 | 9.37 |
| 2020 | CSK | 9 | 12 | 11 | 57.14 | 0 | 10 | 8.51 |
| 2021 | CSK | 16 | 5 | 3* | 100.00 | 0 | 21 | 8.81 |
| 2022 | DC | 14 | 120 | 29* | 137.93 | 0 | 15 | 9.79 |
| 2023 | KKR | 11 | 113 | 68 | 161.43 | 1 | 7 | 10.48 |
| 2024 | CSK | 9 | 21 | 17 | 123.53 | 0 | 5 | 9.76 |
| 2025 | LSG | 10 | 18 | 6 | 150.00 | 0 | 13 | 11.03 |
| 2026 | MI | 9 | 24 | 10* | 80.00 | 0 | 12 | 12.27 |
Shardul Thakur IPL Highest Score
Shardul Thakur’s IPL highest score is 68, made for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023. Walking in with KKR in trouble, he launched a 29-ball counterattack packed with boundaries and gave KKR’s total genuine respectability. It remains his only IPL fifty and the innings most fans associate with him — the night “Lord Shardul” truly earned the title.
Shardul Thakur IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Shardul Thakur has taken 119 IPL wickets with best figures of 4/34. He has three four-wicket hauls in the league and is still chasing a first five-for. His most productive spell came in the 2021 season for CSK (21 wickets), while his most recent four-wicket haul was the 4/39 against Punjab Kings in 2026, where he removed Shreyas Iyer and finished with the best figures of the match.
Shardul Thakur IPL Batting Records
Thakur’s batting record is defined by moments rather than volume: one IPL fifty, the 68 against RCB in 2023, and a career strike rate of 132.70. He scored 120 runs at a strike rate of 137.93 in the 2022 season for Delhi, his most productive batting campaign. With 13 sixes across his career, he is the kind of lower-order batter who changes an innings rather than builds one.
Shardul Thakur IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Punjab Kings | Rs 20 lakh | First IPL contract |
| 2015 | Punjab Kings | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2016 | Punjab Kings | Rs 20 lakh | Retained |
| 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | Rs 20 lakh | Trade from Punjab |
| 2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2.60 crore | Auction |
| 2019 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2.60 crore | Retained |
| 2020 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2.60 crore | Retained |
| 2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 2.60 crore | Retained |
| 2022 | Delhi Capitals | Rs 10.75 crore | Auction (career-high) |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs 10.75 crore | Trade from Delhi |
| 2024 | Chennai Super Kings | Rs 4 crore | Auction |
| 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | Replacement | Signed as injury replacement for Mohsin Khan after going unsold |
| 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 2 crore | Trade from Lucknow (existing fee) |
The price curve mirrors his reputation cycle: a Rs 20 lakh domestic seamer in 2014, a Rs 2.60 crore CSK regular from 2018, a Rs 10.75 crore marquee pick in 2022, then unsold in 2025 — before Mumbai traded for him and he rebuilt his value in 2026. His three IPL trades (to RPS, KKR and MI) tell their own story about how often franchises want him.
Shardul Thakur IPL Records and Achievements
- 119 IPL wickets in 114 matches — among the leading Indian seamers of his IPL generation
- Career-best season: 21 wickets for Chennai Super Kings in their 2021 title campaign
- Three four-wicket hauls in the IPL, with best figures of 4/34
- Only IPL fifty: 68 off 29 balls for KKR against RCB in 2023
- Player of the Match against KKR in IPL 2026 (3/39) and a match-winning 4/39 against PBKS the same season
- Has represented seven different IPL franchises — PBKS, RPS, CSK, DC, KKR, LSG and MI
Shardul Thakur’s IPL Performance Analysis
The numbers draw a clear picture of what Thakur is and is not. As a bowler, he is a wicket-taker rather than a container: a career strike rate of 18.50 sits next to an economy of 9.57, meaning captains bowl him for breakthroughs and accept the boundaries. His peak came between 2017 and 2022, when he took 11, 16, 8, 10, 21 and 15 wickets across seasons — the 2021 campaign, when he was CSK’s leading seamer in a title-winning side, stands alone.
The lean years are instructive too. His 2024 return to CSK produced just 5 wickets in 9 matches, and the 2025 season with Lucknow had a worrying economy of 11.03. But the 2026 move to Mitchell Santner‘s and Deepak Chahar‘s Mumbai attack reversed the trend: 12 wickets at 22.50, with two genuinely decisive spells. At his best he is a middle-overs partnership-breaker who also gives the side ten valuable overs-proof lower-order runs; the 68 against RCB is proof of concept.
The honest caveat is the economy rate, which has climbed above 11 in each of the last two seasons. If that trend continues, franchises may keep him as an impact option rather than a four-over bank. His IPL 2027 prospects will hinge on whether Mumbai believes the 2026 revival was real — a decision the retention list will make public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Shardul Thakur play for in IPL?
Shardul Thakur played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 after moving from Lucknow Super Giants in a trade. His IPL 2027 team has not been officially confirmed yet.
What is Shardul Thakur’s IPL price?
His most recent fee was Rs 2 crore with Mumbai Indians in 2026 (the existing fee carried over in the trade from Lucknow). His career-high IPL price was Rs 10.75 crore, paid by Delhi Capitals in the 2022 auction.
How many wickets has Shardul Thakur taken in the IPL?
Shardul Thakur has taken 119 wickets in 114 IPL matches, at an average of 29.53 and an economy rate of 9.57.
What is Shardul Thakur’s best bowling in the IPL?
His best IPL bowling figures are 4/34. He has three four-wicket hauls in the league but no five-wicket haul.
What is Shardul Thakur’s highest IPL score?
His highest IPL score is 68, scored for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023.
Why is Shardul Thakur called Lord Shardul?
“Lord Shardul” is a fan nickname that grew from his habit of producing match-winning contributions — with bat or ball — from nowhere, most famously his rescue acts for CSK and his 68 against RCB in 2023.
How many IPL teams has Shardul Thakur played for?
Seven: Punjab Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians.
What are Shardul Thakur’s IPL 2027 stats?
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. His 2027 team and price will be confirmed through the retention and auction process — see the IPL 2027 auction date and venue guide.
Sources and Data Notes
Season statistics are cross-checked across CricTracker, myKhel, IPLRecords and Cricbuzz, with career aggregates verified against the sum of season figures (114 matches, 119 wickets, 349 runs). Team and price history is drawn from IPL auction and trade reporting. 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: 8 October 2026
