International career
Mayank Dagar, born on November 11, 1996, in Delhi, is a left-arm orthodox bowler. He first gained attention by playing for the Indian Under-19 team in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2016.
Under-19 Career
- In 2016, Dagar played for India U-19 in the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup. He was one of the best bowlers for India in the tournament, taking 11 wickets in just 4 innings. He had an excellent average of 9.36 and an impressive economy rate of 2.88. India finished as runners-up in the competition.
Dagar’s success at this level helped him get attention in domestic cricket, where he plays for Himachal Pradesh and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Leagues Participation
Mayank Dagar has only participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far. Here’s a breakdown of his involvement in the league over the years:
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Mayank Dagar was bought by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the 2018 IPL auction but did not get a chance to play that season. In 2023, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and made his debut on April 21, 2023, against Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Wickets Taken
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Economy Rate
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Additional Info
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2018
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Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
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Did not play
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-
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-
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-
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2023
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
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3
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-
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-
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IPL debut vs CSK
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2024
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
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5
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1
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10.14
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Traded for Shahbaz Ahmed, played against Rajasthan Royals
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2025
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Remained unsold at the auction, base price Rs 30 million
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In the 2024 season, Dagar played 5 matches, taking 1 wicket at an economy rate of 10.14. His final match in the 2024 IPL was against Rajasthan Royals in April 2024, where he bowled 4 overs, conceding 34 runs without a wicket.
After the 2025 IPL auction, Dagar went unsold, with a base price of Rs 30 million.
Domestic career
Mayank Dagar started his domestic career with Himachal Pradesh (HP) in the Vijay Hazare Trophy during the 2015-16 season. He played against Delhi in his first List-A match, scoring 21 runs but did not take any wickets. HP lost the match by 6 wickets.
He debuted in first-class cricket in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, playing against Andhra Pradesh. Dagar scored 42 runs in that match, and the game ended in a draw. His T20 debut for HP came on January 29, 2017, against Services.
For the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, Dagar will be a key player for HP. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) squad consists of experienced players and young talents. Dagar, known for his off-spin, will be important in testing the opposition’s batting. Vaibhav Arora will lead the pace attack alongside Dagar.
Records and achievements
In the 2016 U-19 World Cup, Dagar was a key performer for India, playing a vital role in their run to the final. His domestic cricket performances have helped establish him as a promising spinner, and he continues to grow in his career, aiming for greater heights in Indian cricket.
Mayank Dagar set a yo-yo test record with a score of 19.3 in July 2018.
Personal life
Mayank Dagar was born in Delhi and went to Bishop Cotton School in Shimla. His father, Jitender Dagar, played cricket in college and now works for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Mayank's uncle, Virender Sehwag, is a famous former cricketer who helped Mayank get picked by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the 2018 IPL auction.
Finance
Mayank Dagar has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Cars and House
There is no available information about Mayank Dagar’s cars or house.
Scandals
In March 2024, during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Dagar bowled two overs, allowing only 6 runs. However, RCB chose not to use him further in the game. Dinesh Karthik, RCB's head coach, explained that the decision was made because Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube were batting, and they believed Dagar's bowling would not be effective against them. RCB lost the match by 6 wickets, and this decision received criticism from experts.
Fans
Mayank Dagar has 350k followers on Instagram. Fans can also follow his updates on the Indian Cricket Fans forum.
