Darshan Nalkande

Role:

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Country: India

Player profile for Darshan Nalkande

Darshan Nalkande is an Indian cricketer known for his right-arm fast-medium bowling and right-handed batting. Born on October 4, 1998, in Wardha, Maharashtra, he has represented Vidarbha in domestic cricket and has played for Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Early Life and Domestic Career

Nalkande began his professional cricket career with Vidarbha, making his List A debut in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on October 2, 2018, and his first-class debut in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on November 1, 2018. He has been recognized for his pace and ability to contribute with the bat, evolving into a promising all-rounder.

IPL Career

In December 2018, Nalkande was acquired by Punjab Kings for the 2019 IPL season. He later joined Gujarat Titans in 2022, making his IPL debut against Punjab Kings in April 2022. During his tenure with Gujarat Titans, he played six matches, taking six wickets. In 2025, he was signed by Delhi Capitals, adding depth to their pace attack.

Notable Achievements

In the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Nalkande achieved the rare feat of taking four wickets in four consecutive balls during the final over against Karnataka.

Career Statistics (as of March 2025)

First-Class (FC):

Matches: 8
Runs: 175
Batting Average: 19.44
Wickets: 12
Bowling Average: 43.41

List A:

Matches: 37
Runs: 338
Batting Average: 22.53
Wickets: 64
Bowling Average: 26.12

T20:

Matches: 51
Runs: 144
Batting Average: 7.57
Wickets: 80
Bowling Average: 17.41

Personal Life

Darshan Nalkande hails from a Marathi family in Wardha, Maharashtra. He stands at 5 feet 7 inches tall and is known for his dedication to cricket from a young age.