Mayank Markande

Role: Bowler

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm legbreak

Country: India

Player profile for Mayank Markande

Mayank Markande is an Indian cricketer known for his skills as a leg-spinner. Here’s detailed information about him:

Personal Information:

Full Name: Mayank Pratap Singh Markande
Date of Birth: November 11, 1997
Place of Birth: Chandigarh, India
Nationality: Indian
Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Batting Style: Right-handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-spin
Role: Bowler (Leg spinner)

Cricket Career:

Domestic Career:

State Team: Mayank Markande represents Punjab in domestic cricket.
First-Class Debut: He made his debut in First-Class cricket for Punjab during the 2017-18 season.
List A Debut: He made his List A debut for Punjab during the 2017-18 season as well.
T20 Debut: Mayank made his T20 debut in the 2017-18 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he first showcased his potential as a promising young leg-spinner.

Markande came to prominence in domestic cricket with his remarkable performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India’s domestic T20 competition, where his leg-spin impressed many. His ability to pick wickets consistently has made him a key player for Punjab in domestic competitions.

Indian Premier League (IPL):

IPL Debut: Mayank Markande made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in the 2018 season.
Performance for Mumbai Indians (MI): Markande gained instant recognition in his debut IPL season by picking up wickets and showcasing his skills as a leg-spinner. His performance was crucial in MI’s quest for wickets in the middle overs.
- 2018 IPL: In his debut season, he took 15 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy rate of 8.23, showing great promise for a young bowler.
- 2019 IPL: He had a less successful season with MI in 2019, which led to his release from the team for the 2020 IPL season.
Transferred to Rajasthan Royals (RR): In the 2020 IPL auction, Markande was bought by Rajasthan Royals.

International Career:

T20I Debut: Markande was selected for the Indian national T20I squad for the series against Sri Lanka in 2018, although he did not play a match in that series.
ODI and Test Debut: As of now, he has not made his debut in ODIs or Tests, but he has been on the fringes of selection for the national team.

Key Strengths:

Leg-spin: Markande’s primary strength is his leg-spin, with his ability to turn the ball sharply both ways.
Variation: He also has a range of variations, including the googly, making him a threat in T20 and One-Day formats, where deception and wicket-taking ability are highly valued.
Flight and Bounce: His flighted deliveries and the bounce he generates have been critical in his success, particularly in the IPL.

International and IPL Statistics (as of 2025):

T20I Statistics: He has not played any T20Is for India yet, despite being named in a squad.
IPL Statistics:
- Matches Played: Over 20 matches (as of 2025).
- Wickets Taken: Over 20 wickets.
- Economy Rate: Around 8 to 9 runs per over.
- Best Bowling: 4/23 (in IPL 2018).
List A and T20 Domestic Statistics:
- Mayank has shown his ability to pick wickets in domestic T20s and List A games, particularly excelling in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Personal Life:

Mayank Markande was born and raised in Chandigarh. His interest in cricket grew during his school days, and he honed his skills in age-group cricket before breaking into the domestic circuit.
Not much is publicly known about his personal life, as he remains relatively private.

Future Prospects:

Mayank Markande is regarded as one of the promising young spinners in Indian cricket. His skills as a leg-spinner, especially in T20s, make him a valuable asset to any team. Though his IPL career has been inconsistent at times, his talent is widely recognized, and with further exposure and experience, he could break into the Indian national team in the future.

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