Sanjay Pahal is a 33‑year‑old right‑arm medium‑fast bowler from Sonipat, Haryana, India. He played domestic cricket for Haryana before moving into franchise leagues, most recently featuring for the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 (2025–26).
Personal & Background
- Full Name: Sanjay Pahal
- Born: 29 June 1993, Sonipat, Haryana, India
- Batting Style: Right‑handed (lower order)
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm medium
- Role: Bowling all‑rounder
- Domestic Teams: Haryana (Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare, Syed Mushtaq Ali)
- Franchise Teams: Desert Vipers (ILT20), Royal Champs (Abu Dhabi T10)
Career Highlights
- First‑Class Debut: October 2015 vs Maharashtra (Ranji Trophy).
- List A Debut: March 2017 vs Vidarbha (Vijay Hazare Trophy).
- T20 Debut: January 2017 vs Punjab (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy).
- ILT20 Stint: Played for Desert Vipers in 2025–26, including matches against San Francisco Unicorns and Guyana Amazon Warriors.
- Domestic Reputation: Known as a “silent workhorse” seamer, consistently hitting the same areas to force errors.
Sanjay Pahal Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowl Avg | Econ | Bat Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 18 | 38 | 5/71 | 27.84 | 2.70 | 520 | 23.63 | 59 | |
| List A | 5 | 10 | 3/32 | 23.00 | 5.84 | 19 | 9.50 | 10 | |
| T20s | 11 | 5 | 3/8 | 41.00 | 6.83 | 10 | 2.50 | 5* | |
| ILT20 (DV) | 2 | 0 | – | – | 5.00 | 4 | 4.00 | 4 |
Style & Strengths
- Bowling: Medium‑pace seamer, thrives on accuracy and persistence.
- Batting: Lower‑order contributor, occasional handy runs.
- Temperament: Hard‑working, consistent, valued for discipline rather than flair.
- Utility: Depth bowler in franchise cricket, reliable in domestic formats.
Conclusion
Sanjay Pahal’s career reflects persistence in Indian domestic cricket and adaptability to franchise leagues. While he never broke into the IPL, his move to ILT20 with Desert Vipers gave him international exposure. His disciplined medium‑pace and workhorse mentality make him a dependable squad player, especially in longer formats.
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