The Indian Premier League is known to being a tournament where talent meets opportunity. It was no different in the IPL 2024 as well where unseen domestic stars got a platform to show case their talent and they were fearless as well as skillful enough to step up to the occasion. IPL has seen a lot of such stars who remain hidden in the grind of the domestics but shine like a diamod when provided an opportunity in the biggest of stages. Such a name for PBKS in the IPL 2024 is Vidwath Kaverappa. Anshul Kamboj Quick Facts: Here’s All You Need To Know About Ex-RCB Net Bowler Who Made His Debut in MI vs SRH IPL 2024 Match.
With the overseas stars not being able to deliver as per expectations, Vidwath Kaverappa was handed debut by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 in the match against RCB at the Dharamsala Stadium. Despite not being known for his high pace like Mayank Yadav, Kaverappa is a skilled bowler and a crafty wicket-taker. Fans eager to know more about the PBKS youngster can get the complete information here.
Vidwath Kaverappa Quick Facts
# Vidwath Kaverappa is a young and talented fast bowler from Karnataka.
# Vidwath Kaverappa was born on February 25, 1999 in Kodagu in Karnataka
# Kaverappa was acquired by Punjab Kings in February 2023 for 20 lakhs.
# Kaverappa is a fast, hit the deck bowler who bowls at fast medium pace.
#Kaverappa first came to the fore-front with his performance in the Karnataka Premier League.
# Vidwath started first-class cricket career playing for Karnataka against Puducherry on March 3, 2022. He then made his debut in the T20 format against Maharashtra on October 11, 2022, and followed up with his List A debut against Meghalaya on November 12, 2022
# The 24-year-old made a mark in the 2022 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, picking up 18 wickets in eight games for Karnataka.
# Kaverappa was economical in the season as well as he had a splendid economy of 6.36 to add to his credentials.
# In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022, he scalped 17 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 3.53.
# Kaverappa had an impressive Ranji Trophy season in 2021-22, emerging as one of the standout bowlers of the tournament.
# In T20s he has scalped 23 wickets from 13 innings, including a five-wicket haul.
# Kaverappa played 10 First class games with an average of 21.67 and 34 wickets to his name.
# In the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy season, Kaverappa became the 2nd highest wicket taker for Karnataka. Harshit Rana Quick Facts: Here’s All You Need To Know About Young KKR Fast Bowler in IPL 2024.
Kaverappa has joined an array of young cricketers who have made their debut in this edition of the Indian Premier League. An exciting young cricketer, Punjab Kings will hope the fast bowler delivers the goods for them this season whenever he gets an opportunity.
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