Delhi: Akash Maharaj Singh made her debut for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the match played against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). This left -arm fast bowler displayed his impressive bowling and first dismissed Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya and then took the wicket of Josh English.
Akash’s cricket journey
Akash Maharaj Singh was born on 26 April 2002 in Nagla Ram Ratan village of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. Born to a farmer father and housewife mother’s home, Akash’s cricket journey started from Shardul Sports School, Bikaner. He then received special training from MRF Paes Foundation, where his bowling skills improved.
Steps in domestic cricket
Akash made his domestic T20 cricket for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in November 2019. In his first match, he took 2 wickets and impressed everyone with his performance. He then got a place in India’s Under-19 team, where he performed brilliantly in the 2019 ACC Asia Cup and 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Experience in domestic circuit
Akash, moving forward, also performed in domestic cricket for the teams of Nagaland and Baroda. In the Ranji Trophy, he took important wickets against strong teams such as Mumbai, which reflects maturity and skills in his bowling.
IPL career
Akash was first selected by Rajasthan Royals in the 2020 IPL auction, but he got a chance to play less matches. In 2021, he made his IPL debut. In 2023, Chennai Super Kings signed him as a replacement player and took 5 wickets in 4 matches, with his fast speed and left -arm bowling angle. In 2024, he was taken by Sunrisers Hyderabad, but he did not get a chance to play in that season.
Akash Singh’s IPL career figures
| Category | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Match played | 9 |
| Total wickets | 8 |
| Best bowling | 2/30 |
| Economy rate | 9.40 |
| Bowling average | 39.17 |
Features in the bowling of the sky
Akash Singh was the main bowler of India’s Under-19 team, who took 11 wickets in 6 matches in the 2020 World Cup. At the beginning of his career, he played for three different domestic teams-Rajasthan, Nagaland and Baroda, which reflects his diversity. He trained Glenn McGrath at MRF Paes Foundation, which left a permanent impact on his bowling control and rhythm.
Akash’s bowling style
Akash has a great ability to swing the ball while bowling and he specializes in killing the bat in the right place for the wickets. This is why they are effective in both white and red balls.
Akash Maharaj Singh’s debut in IPL 2025 and his fast bowling has given a strong option to Lucknow Super Giants, and this can prove to be a significant turn in his cricket career. After this great performance today, they can also get more opportunities for the team.
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