Kerala’s Vishnu Vinod has been acquired by Punjab Kings for INR 95 Lakh at the IPL 2025 auction, marking a significant step in his IPL career.
Vishnu Vinod’s Impressive Domestic Record.
Vishnu Vinod, the talented wicketkeeper-batsman from Kerala, has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket.
Over his career, he has played 29 first-class matches, accumulating 1060 runs with two centuries and as many half-centuries.
In List A cricket, he has made a significant impact, scoring 1773 runs in 53 matches, including six centuries and four fifties.
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His T20 career is equally impressive, having scored 1591 runs in 61 matches, featuring one century and eight half-centuries.
Recently, Vishnu Vinod has been in good form for Kerala. In the T20 match against Services on November 23, 2024, he scored four runs.
Earlier, he made 20* against Punjab in a First-Class match in October 2024.
His consistent performances in domestic cricket make him a strong contender for more IPL opportunities.
Vinod made his First-Class debut for Kerala against Haryana in November 2016.
His List A debut came in November 2014 against Hyderabad, and his T20 debut was in April 2014 against Karnataka.
These milestones reflect his growth as a cricketer over the years, leading to his recognition in the IPL.
Vishnu Vinod’s all-round abilities, particularly as a wicketkeeper-batsman, have made him a key player for Kerala.
His consistent performance in domestic cricket, especially in T20s, has opened doors for him in the IPL.
With his recent acquisition by Punjab Kings, he is set to make an even bigger impact in the upcoming IPL season.
IPL Journey and Auction Highlights
Vinod’s journey in the IPL has seen him feature for Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
However, he has only played for Mumbai and Bangalore so far, making just six appearances and scoring 56 runs.
At the IPL 2025 auction, Vinod was acquired by Punjab Kings for INR 95 Lakh.
The bidding started with Kolkata Knight Riders offering INR 30 Lakh, but Punjab Kings outbid them, securing the talented player for the upcoming season.
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