R Sai Kishore Stats: Full Career, IPL, Domestic and T20I Numbers (2017–2026)

R Sai Kishore is a left-arm orthodox spinner from Tamil Nadu who plays for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Across first-class, List A, T20, and international cricket, his stats reflect a consistently accurate, wicket-taking bowler built for all formats.

Sai Kishore Stats: All Formats at a Glance

These numbers cover his full career through the 2025-26 domestic season.

Bowling Stats by Format

Batting and Fielding Stats by Format

What stands out immediately is the first-class economy of 2.73. That is genuinely difficult to sustain across 54 games at that level. His T20 numbers are more modest, but 101 wickets in 94 games at an economy under 7 is solid for a domestic spinner operating without the brand recognition of a Jadeja or an Axar.

R Sai Kishore: Player Profile

According to his profile on Wikipedia, Sai Kishore is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler born in Chennai who has represented Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket since 2017 and Gujarat Titans in the IPL since 2022.

Sai Kishore Stats: Five Career Highlights Worth Knowing

Sai Kishore's career stats across formats tell a story that goes beyond raw numbers.

• Asian Games 2023: T20I debut for India; gold medal winner
• IPL 2022: Title winner with Gujarat Titans in their first-ever season
• Ranji Trophy 2023-24: Tournament's leading wicket-taker with 53 wickets
• IPL 2025: 19 wickets in 15 games as GT reached the knockouts
• County cricket: Surrey (2024, 11 wickets in 2 games), Gloucestershire (2026, six-match deal)

Sai Kishore IPL Stats: Season-by-Season

IPL Career Summary

Sai Kishore joined CSK in 2020 for INR 20 lakh but did not play a single game. Gujarat Titans picked him up in the 2022 mega auction for INR 3 crore, and that is where his IPL career properly started. He was retained via the Right-to-Match card ahead of IPL 2025 for INR 2 crore.

IPL Season-by-Season Bowling Stats

Note: Granular season-wise economy and strike rate figures beyond career totals are not fully confirmed in public sources for all seasons.

IPL 2025: His Best IPL Season

IPL 2025 was clearly his best run in the league. Nineteen wickets from 15 games is a serious return for a spinner in T20 cricket. GT made it to the knockouts, and Sai Kishore's consistency through the middle overs was a visible part of their bowling structure.

Career-Best IPL Figures

His best IPL figures are 4/33 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. That spell came in a five-match return where he bagged 7 wickets in total, showing he could perform when given regular opportunities.

Sai Kishore T20I Stats

T20I Career Overview

Three games. Four wickets. Economy of 5.25. For a T20I debut series, those are clean numbers.

His best figures came against Bangladesh: 3/12 from 4 overs. That is a genuinely good T20 spell, not a flattering one against weak opposition.

Asian Games 2023 Context

India sent a second-string squad to Hangzhou for the Asian Games. Sai Kishore debuted in the quarterfinal against Nepal, picking up 1/25. He was sharper in the semifinal against Bangladesh (3/12) and was part of the squad that won India's gold medal in cricket.

His figures of 4 wickets in 3 games at an economy of 5.25 are the best T20I numbers he holds so far.

Sai Kishore First-Class Stats

FC Career Overview

This is where his first-class record becomes genuinely impressive. 223 wickets from 54 first-class games at an average of 24.21 and an economy of 2.73. Fourteen five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket match haul (10/98) point to a bowler who can run through a lineup, not just contain one.

Ranji Trophy: Season-by-Season

Note: Full season-by-season breakdowns for all Ranji years are not individually confirmed in public databases for this article.

The 2023-24 Ranji season was exceptional. Fifty-three wickets in 15 innings at an average of 18.52 as captain is not a number many domestic spinners have matched in recent editions. He also became only the third Tamil Nadu bowler in history to take 50-plus wickets in a single Ranji edition, after S Venkataraghavan and Aashish Kapoor.

Duleep Trophy

In 2022, representing South Zone, he picked up 7 wickets in the Duleep Trophy final. They lost to West Zone. A year later in 2023, his four-wicket haul in the final helped South Zone win the trophy.

Sai Kishore List A Stats

List A Career Overview

105 wickets in List A cricket at an economy under 4.5 is a consistent return. His best figures of 5/26 show the ability to dominate in 50-over conditions as well.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights

He made his List A debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2016-17 Vijay Hazare Trophy. In just his second one-day match, he took a four-wicket haul in the semi-final. Tamil Nadu went on to win the title. In 2021-22, he was part of the Tamil Nadu squad that reached the Vijay Hazare final but finished runners-up.

Sai Kishore Domestic T20 Stats

Overall Domestic T20 Numbers

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Highlights

The 2019-20 SMAT was where Sai Kishore announced himself in T20 cricket. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in the tournament: 20 wickets from 12 matches at an economy of 4.63. Tamil Nadu reached the final but lost. He then helped Tamil Nadu win back-to-back SMAT titles in 2020-21 and 2021-22.

TNPL Season Overview

Full season-by-season TNPL breakdowns are not individually confirmed across all years in public databases.

Sai Kishore County Cricket Stats (2024-2026)

As reported by BBC Sport, Sai Kishore joined Surrey for two County Championship games in 2024, bringing his red-ball record for Tamil Nadu and his experience captaining the state side. Surrey's High-Performance advisor Alec Stewart confirmed the signing, citing the quality of feedback he had received from trusted contacts in the Indian game.

His Surrey stint in 2024 produced 11 wickets from just 2 appearances, including a five-for of 5/72 against Durham. That is a strong return, and it likely influenced Gloucestershire's decision to sign him for a six-match deal in July 2026. County stints for Indian domestic players serve a dual purpose: red-ball conditioning ahead of Ranji seasons and exposure to different pitch conditions.

Sai Kishore as Captain

Tamil Nadu, Ranji Trophy 2023-24

Appointed captain ahead of the 2023-24 Ranji season, he led Tamil Nadu while simultaneously being the tournament's top wicket-taker with 53 scalps. Tamil Nadu reached the semi-final. They lost to Mumbai, and Sai Kishore faced scrutiny from Tamil Nadu coach Sulakshan Kulkarni over the decision to field first on a batting surface in that game.

Captaincy while bowling that volume is rarely straightforward, and most cricket observers noted the bowling achievement outweighed the tactical criticism.

TNPL 2024

He was named captain of IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in TNPL 2024, stepping in as a replacement for Vijay Shankar who had been ruled out due to injury.

How Sai Kishore Compares: Left-Arm Spin Peer Context

A factual comparison with two comparable domestic left-arm spinners in Indian cricket.

Note: Exact figures for peer players are approximate where full public data is unavailable. This table is for general context only.

What's often overlooked is that Sai Kishore has managed to build IPL consistency while maintaining first-class volume. Many domestic spinners pick one or the other. He has managed both, which is partly why GT retained him ahead of the 2025 season.

R Sai Kishore Career Milestones Timeline

Conclusion

R Sai Kishore's stats show a bowler who has earned every opportunity. His 223 first-class wickets, 19-wicket IPL 2025 season, and T20I economy of 5.25 make a clear case. The numbers are consistent, format-agnostic, and still rising.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are R Sai Kishore's IPL stats?

Sai Kishore has taken 33 wickets in 28 IPL matches for Gujarat Titans at an average of 21.12 and economy of 8.99. His best figures are 4/33 vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. IPL 2025 was his best season with 19 wickets in 15 games.

How many first-class wickets has Sai Kishore taken?

He has taken 223 wickets in 54 first-class matches at an average of 24.21 and economy of 2.73. He has 14 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket match haul of 10/98.

What are Sai Kishore's T20I stats?

In 3 T20I matches, Sai Kishore has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.75 and economy of 5.25. His best figures are 3/12 against Bangladesh at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

What was Sai Kishore's best Ranji Trophy season?

The 2023-24 season. He took 53 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 18.52, finishing as the tournament's leading wicket-taker. He also captained Tamil Nadu that season.

Which IPL teams has Sai Kishore played for?

Sai Kishore was signed by Chennai Super Kings in 2020 but did not play. He has played all his IPL matches for Gujarat Titans from 2022 onwards, winning the IPL title with them in their debut 2022 season.