Amit Mishra – India's Most Successful Leg-Spinner

Introduction

Amit Mishra is one of India’s greatest leg-spinners, known for his wicket-taking ability, sharp googlies, and control over variations. He has represented India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is from 2003 to 2017 and was a crucial part of the squad that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.

Mishra is a record-breaker in the IPL, holding the most hat-tricks in IPL history (3 hat-tricks). His ability to outfox batsmen with his flight and turn made him one of India’s most reliable spin bowlers. With over 150 international wickets and a stellar domestic and IPL career, Amit Mishra remains a legendary spinner in Indian cricket.

Amit Mishra – Quick Facts

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Amit Mishra
Born	24 November 1982 (Age 42)
Birthplace	Delhi, India
Nickname	Mishi
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm leg break
Role	Bowler
National Team	India (2003–2017)
Test Cap Number	259
ODI Cap Number	151
T20I Cap Number	33
IPL Teams	Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants

Career Statistics

Mishra has been a consistent performer in all formats, excelling in limited-overs cricket and IPL.

Format	Matches	Runs	Batting Average	Best Score	Wickets	Bowling Average	Best Bowling
Tests	22	648	21.60	84	76	35.72	5/71
ODIs	36	2	4.80	2	64	23.60	6/48
T20Is	10	0	0.00	0	16	15.00	3/24
IPL	161	405	14.46	31*	173	23.86	5/17

Early Life and Domestic Career

• Born in Delhi, Amit Mishra showed his cricketing skills from a young age, excelling as a leg-spinner in domestic cricket.
• He made his debut for Haryana in Ranji Trophy in 2000-01, where he quickly became a key bowler.
• First-class Career Highlights:
  • Over 600 wickets in domestic cricket, making him one of India’s top first-class spinners.
  • 5-wicket hauls in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, proving his skill in red-ball and white-ball formats.
  • Played in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, finishing as Haryana’s leading wicket-taker with 16 dismissals in 9 matches.

Mishra’s performances in domestic cricket earned him a spot in the Indian team in 2003, and he remained a key player for over a decade.

International Career

Test Career – A Rising Star in Indian Spin Bowling

• Amit Mishra was first called up to the Indian squad in 2002, but had to wait until 2008 to make his debut against Australia.
• He made an immediate impact, taking 5 wickets for 71 runs in his debut match, becoming one of India’s most promising leg-spinners.
• Played a crucial role in India’s Test series against England in 2011, scoring his highest Test score of 84.
• Was part of India’s 2016 Test squad against West Indies, where he picked up 6 wickets in 2 Tests.

ODI Career – A Record-Breaking Performer

• Made his ODI debut in 2003 against South Africa.
• Was a part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy-winning squad, where he played a crucial role in the team’s success.
• Recorded his best bowling performance in ODIs – 6/48 against Zimbabwe in 2013.
• Holds the world record for most wickets (18) in a bilateral ODI series, equalling Javagal Srinath’s record.
• Player of the Series in India vs. New Zealand 2016 ODI series, taking 15 wickets in 5 matches.

T20I Career – A Key Bowler in Short Format

• Made his T20I debut in 2010 against Zimbabwe.
• Took 3/24 against West Indies in 2016, his best T20I performance.
• Part of India’s 2014 ICC T20 World Cup squad, finishing as the 2nd highest wicket-taker.
• His economy rate of 5.35 in T20Is highlights his accuracy in the shortest format.

IPL Career – The Hat-Trick King of IPL

Amit Mishra is one of the greatest bowlers in IPL history, known for his ability to take crucial wickets in high-pressure matches.

IPL Achievements

Achievement	Details
Most Hat-Tricks in IPL History	3 (2008, 2011, 2013)
4th Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL	173 wickets in 161 matches
Best Bowling Figures in IPL	5/17
Played for Top IPL Teams	Delhi Daredevils, Deccan Chargers, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants

IPL Hat-Tricks

2008 – Delhi Daredevils vs. Deccan Chargers
2011 – Deccan Chargers vs. Kings XI Punjab
2013 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Pune Warriors India

Even in his 40s, Amit Mishra continued to play in IPL 2023 for Lucknow Super Giants, proving his evergreen bowling skills.

Major Achievements & Records

Achievement	Details
2013 ICC Champions Trophy Winner	Key member of India’s squad
Most Hat-Tricks in IPL History	3 Hat-Tricks
Most Wickets in a Bilateral ODI Series	18 Wickets vs. Zimbabwe 2013
Player of the Series	India vs. New Zealand ODI Series 2016
Best ODI Bowling Figures	6/48 vs. Zimbabwe
Leading Wicket-Taker for Haryana	Over 600 First-Class Wickets

Why is Amit Mishra a Valuable Player?

One of India’s best leg-spinners with over 150 international wickets.
A consistent wicket-taker in IPL, holding multiple records.
A match-winner for India in ODIs and T20s.
Still active in IPL and mentoring young bowlers.

Even after retiring from international cricket, he remains a legendary figure in Indian cricket.

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