Vignesh Puthur IPL 2027 Stats: Wickets, Price, Team
Few IPL debuts have announced a mystery spinner quite like Vignesh Puthur’s. Handed his Mumbai Indians cap for the season opener against Chennai Super Kings in March 2025, the unknown left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda on his way to figures of 3 for 32, and left the entire league asking where he had come from. The Vignesh Puthur IPL 2027 stats story starts there, with a debut spell that made him an overnight name.
Puthur’s path to that night in Chennai was anything but ordinary. Born in Perinthalmanna, a small town in Kerala’s Malappuram district, he came through Kerala’s age-group sides and caught the eye of Mumbai Indians’ scouts with his left-arm wrist spin during the Kerala Cricket League. The five-time champions took him at his base price of Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2025 mega auction and handed him his debut in their season opener. Five wickets in his first three matches suggested a genuine find, before injury cut his season short after five games.
Released by MI ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, Puthur was picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs 30 lakh, though he did not get a game in 2026. With the IPL 2027 retention deadline set for 15 November 2026 and the mini auction to follow in Goa in December, his place in next season’s plans is still to be confirmed. This page covers his verified IPL career numbers, his debut heroics, his auction price history, and what is known and not yet known about his IPL 2027 team and price.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vignesh Puthur |
| IPL Debut | 23 March 2025, for Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Role | Bowler (left-arm wrist spinner) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm wrist spin |
| Current IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Matches | 5 |
| IPL Wickets | 6 |
| Best Bowling | 3/32 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed (retention deadline 15 November 2026) |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Vignesh Puthur?
Vignesh Puthur was born on 2 March 2001 in Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala. His father, Sunil Kumar, works as an autorickshaw driver, and his mother, K. P. Bindhu, is a homemaker. He played for Kerala at the Under-14, Under-19 and Under-23 levels before his big break came in the Kerala Cricket League, where he turned out for the Alleppey Ripples and impressed scouts with his rare left-arm wrist spin.
That skill set is what drew the Mumbai Indians to him. Before the 2025 season he travelled to South Africa as a net bowler for MI Cape Town in the SA20 league, working alongside the franchise’s coaching setup. MI then bought him at his base price of Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2025 mega auction. On debut he bowled with the confidence of a veteran, flighting the ball past experienced batters and earning a special award from MI owner Nita Ambani for his performance against Chennai.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Bought at auction, Rs 30 lakh |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Bought at auction, Rs 30 lakh |
| 2027 | – | Not officially confirmed |
Puthur’s IPL journey has been a short one so far. Mumbai Indians released him after one season, along with several other fringe players, and the Rajasthan Royals picked him up at the IPL 2026 mini auction for the same price of Rs 30 lakh. He spent the 2026 season in the Royals squad without a senior appearance. His IPL 2027 future depends on the retention announcements due by 15 November 2026 and the mini auction scheduled for Goa in December.
Vignesh Puthur IPL 2024 Stats
Vignesh Puthur had not yet made his IPL debut in 2024 and played no part in that season’s tournament.
Vignesh Puthur IPL 2025 Stats
| Matches | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12.0 | 109 | 6 | 3/32 | 18.17 | 9.08 |
His debut season was a story in two halves. The first three games brought five wickets and genuine excitement: 3/32 against Chennai Super Kings on debut, 1/21 against Kolkata Knight Riders, and 1/31 against Lucknow Super Giants. That debut came in a Mumbai Indians side led by Hardik Pandya, with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult among the senior names around him. His average of 18.17 after those five matches was the second best among Mumbai’s bowlers that season, behind only Will Jacks. But on 1 May 2025 he was ruled out of the remainder of the season with an injury, and MI signed leg spinner Raghu Sharma as his replacement. He never bowled again in IPL 2025, and the numbers above are his final season record.
Vignesh Puthur IPL 2026 Stats
Despite being part of the Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2026, Vignesh Puthur did not make a senior appearance during the season. His recorded IPL career figures remain those of his 2025 campaign: 5 matches and 6 wickets.
Vignesh Puthur IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. The season will follow the retention deadline of 15 November 2026 and the mini auction in Goa in December 2026. His IPL 2027 team and price will be confirmed only through official retention or auction announcements.
Vignesh Puthur IPL 2027 Team and Price
Not officially confirmed. His most recent confirmed IPL contract is with the Rajasthan Royals, who bought him for Rs 30 lakh at the IPL 2026 mini auction. Whether the Royals retain him ahead of the 15 November 2026 retention deadline, or whether he goes back into the mini auction, is not yet known from official sources. Some fan sites have projected him as a likely RR retention, but those are predictions, not confirmed team news.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Career Batting Stats
Vignesh Puthur has no recorded IPL batting innings. He is a specialist bowler who did not bat in any of his five IPL appearances to date.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12.0 | 109 | 6 | 3/32 | 18.17 | 9.08 | 12.0 |
Vignesh Puthur IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | HS | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MI | 5 | – | – | 6 | 9.08 |
| 2026 | RR | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| 2027 | – | Season not started | ||||
Vignesh Puthur IPL Highest Score
Vignesh Puthur has no verified IPL batting score, having never batted in an IPL match.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
His six IPL wickets all came in the 2025 season for Mumbai Indians, and the standout remains his debut spell of 3 for 32 against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on 23 March 2025. Bowling his left-arm wrist spin with generous flight, he removed CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, the dangerous Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda in a four-over spell that earned him a special award from MI owner Nita Ambani. His economy of 9.08 across the season is on the higher side, but his average of 18.17 and strike rate of 12.0 show a bowler who took wickets whenever he was thrown the ball.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Batting Records
None of note. Puthur is a specialist bowler with no recorded IPL batting innings.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 30 lakh | Auction (mega auction) |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Rs 30 lakh | Auction (mini auction) |
| 2027 | – | – | Not officially confirmed |
Vignesh Puthur IPL Records and Achievements
- Took 3/32 on IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings (23 March 2025), dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda.
- Received a special award from Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani for his debut performance.
- His IPL bowling average of 18.17 is the best among his Mumbai Indians outings and the mark of an impressive, if brief, first season.
- One of very few left-arm wrist spinners to play in the IPL, a rare bowling style at the top level.
Vignesh Puthur’s IPL Performance Analysis
The honest reading of Vignesh Puthur’s IPL record is that the sample is tiny but the signs were excellent. Across five matches he bowled only 12 overs, yet he struck every two overs on average and dismissed three established internationals on debut. Left-arm wrist spin is one of the scarcest crafts in T20 cricket, and his willingness to flight the ball rather than dart it in suggests a bowler who backs his variations.
The concerns are equally clear. An economy rate of 9.08 shows batters could score off him when they survived, and a mid-season injury ended his 2025 campaign before he could build any rhythm. He then spent the whole of IPL 2026 on the Rajasthan Royals bench without a game, which means he will go into the 2027 retention decisions with just five senior IPL matches behind him. For the Royals or any other franchise, he remains a development pick with real upside rather than a proven match-winner. If he is retained or bought for 2027, a full, injury-free season is what his career needs most.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team does Vignesh Puthur play for in the IPL?
His most recent confirmed team is the Rajasthan Royals, who bought him for Rs 30 lakh at the IPL 2026 mini auction. His IPL 2027 team is not yet officially confirmed.
When did Vignesh Puthur make his IPL debut?
He debuted for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on 23 March 2025, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs.
How many wickets has Vignesh Puthur taken in the IPL?
Six wickets in five matches, all for Mumbai Indians in the 2025 season, at an average of 18.17 and an economy of 9.08.
What is Vignesh Puthur’s best IPL bowling figure?
3/32 on debut against Chennai Super Kings in March 2025.
What was Vignesh Puthur’s IPL auction price?
Rs 30 lakh on both occasions: bought by Mumbai Indians at the IPL 2025 mega auction and by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
Why did Vignesh Puthur miss part of IPL 2025?
He was ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 season with an injury on 1 May 2025, and Mumbai Indians signed Raghu Sharma as his replacement.
Did Vignesh Puthur play in IPL 2026?
No. He was in the Rajasthan Royals squad but did not make a senior appearance during the season.
Is Vignesh Puthur playing IPL 2027?
Not officially confirmed. The IPL 2027 season has not started, and the retention deadline of 15 November 2026 plus the December mini auction in Goa will decide his team.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics cross-checked across the official IPL site, Cricbuzz’s IPL 2025 news coverage, CricTracker, MyKhel and SportsCafe player profiles. IPL 2027 retention deadline (15 November 2026) and mini auction details reported via Cricbuzz. 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
