Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Kumar Kartikeya Singh has quickly become a vital cog for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League since his 2022 debut. The left-arm orthodox spinner is prized for his flat trajectory, subtle pace variations and fearless use of the new ball in the powerplay overs. Operating out of the Ekana Stadium academy, he impressed MI scouts during trials and was fast-tracked into the main squad. In pressure chases he has often broken partnerships with clever changes in length and smart field settings, while his economy in middle overs has allowed the pacers to return at the death. Known for soaking up pressure and mentoring younger spinners in the dug-out, Kartikeya’s growing reputation makes him a potential long-term spin anchor for the five-time champions.

Kumar Kartikeya Singh has quietly turned into one of IPL 2025’s most economical impact spinners. Across 16 bowling innings the left-arm orthodox bowler has snapped 12 wickets—never going wicket-less in a spell—while conceding only 407 runs off 282 balls. That translates to a razor-sharp strike-rate of 23.50 balls per scalp and an economy of 8.66, rare figures for a middle-overs operator on high-scoring Indian tracks. His career-best 2 for 18 arrived in Jaipur while donning Rajasthan Royals colours, the franchise that secured his services after two productive seasons with Mumbai Indians. Batting remains a cameo act: 12 runs from 17 balls, one boundary, highest score 6. Yet every time skipper Sanju Samson throws him the ball, Kartikeya delivers control and breakthroughs, making him an underrated asset in RR’s spin armoury for the 2025 IPL season.

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