Deepak Lokandersingh Chahar

International career

Deepak Chahar, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, has made a mark in Indian cricket. He first gained attention in the IPL before being called up to represent India in international cricket. Here’s a look at his career with the Indian team, year by year.

2018

• Chahar played his first T20I match for India against England during the 2018 tour.
• Later in the same year, he debuted in One Day Internationals against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. He took his first wicket in this match, dismissing Gulbadin Naib.

2019-2020

• Chahar impressed with his bowling in both T20I and ODI formats. He was especially notable in the T20I series against Bangladesh, where he took six wickets for just seven runs, setting a world record for the best bowling figures in T20Is.

2021

• Chahar played an important role during India’s tour of Sri Lanka. In the second ODI, he scored 69 runs in a crucial situation, leading India to a win.
• He also took four wickets in the series, with an average of 22.50.

2022

• After missing some time due to injuries, Chahar made a successful return during the series against Zimbabwe. He recorded his best ODI figures of 3/27.
• He played in several key series, including against South Africa and Bangladesh. Despite injury setbacks, Chahar remained a reliable option for India in limited-overs cricket.

2023

• Chahar returned to the Indian team in 2023 after recovering from his injuries. He was a key player in the ODI and T20I formats.
• In the series against South Africa, Chahar made a big impact with his bowling, taking key wickets early in the innings.

2024

• Chahar returned to ODI cricket in 2024, playing against teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka. He finished the year with 13 wickets from 7 matches, maintaining a strong performance.
• He remained a key bowler in T20Is, with his best figures of 3/18 against Australia in October, continuing his role as a trusted new-ball bowler.

Deepak Chahar’s career has been marked by strong performances with the ball, including his ability to swing it both ways. He remains an important player for India in limited-overs cricket.

Indian Premier League

Deepak Chahar’s IPL career started in 2016 when he joined Rising Pune Super Giants. In his first two seasons, he played only five matches and took one wicket. Later, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) signed him for INR 80 lakhs in 2018, where his performance improved. He became an important bowler for the team, especially in the Powerplay. Below is a summary of his participation year by year:

Deepak Chahar was bought by Mumbai Indians for ₹9.25 crore at the IPL auction on November 25, 2024. After dealing with injuries in 2024, he has recovered and is ready to contribute to the team. Chahar will play a key role during the Powerplay, focusing on his swing bowling. He will team up with Jasprit Bumrah, strengthening Mumbai Indians' bowling attack for the IPL 2025 season.

Domestic career

Deepak Chahar began his domestic career with a remarkable performance in the 2010–11 Ranji Trophy. He took 8 wickets for 10 runs against Hyderabad, a match where the opposing team was dismissed for just 21 runs—the lowest total in Ranji Trophy history. His ability to swing the ball attracted attention, and he secured a contract with Rising Pune Supergiants.

In October 2016, he trained under Ian Pont and Catherine Dalton during Rajasthan's development camp. Chahar joined Chennai Super Kings in 2018 after being bought at the IPL auction. Later that year, he was also included in the India B squad for the Deodhar Trophy. In 2022, he was once again purchased by Chennai Super Kings but missed the tournament due to a back injury.

Records and achievements

Deepak Chahar has achieved important milestones in cricket. He has been recognized for his performances at both international and domestic levels. Some of his awards and records are listed below:

Awards

• T20 Player of the Series against Bangladesh in 2019.

Records

• Best bowling figures in T20I: six wickets for seven runs in 3.2 overs against Bangladesh.
• First Indian bowler with a hat-trick in T20 Internationals.
• Second Indian bowler to take six wickets in a T20I innings.
• Part of the 11th highest ninth-wicket partnership in T20Is, with 48 runs.
• By IPL 2024, ranked fifth among Chennai Super Kings' all-time top wicket-takers with 71 wickets in 68 matches and a strike rate of 20.5.

Personal life

Deepak Chahar is an Indian cricketer born on August 7, 1992, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. He is known not only for his cricket career but also for his personal life, which has gained public attention.