Sarfaraz Khan IPL

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Sarfaraz Khan gained attention at a young age for his exceptional performances in the Harris Shield inter-school tournament. At the age of 12, he set a record by scoring 439 runs for Rizvi Springfield, featuring 56 fours and 12 sixes. 

His breakthrough continued with a remarkable season for the Mumbai Under-19 team, leading to his inclusion in the India Under-19 squad for the quadrangular series in 2013.

The young cricketer's performances earned him a place in the India Under-19 squad for the 2014 Under-19 World Cup in the UAE. He scored 211 runs in six games at an impressive average of 70.33, showcasing his potential on the international stage. In 2015, Sarfaraz was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the youngest player to feature in the tournament.

The following year, he excelled in the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer with 355 runs in six matches.  In the 2015-16 domestic season, Sarfaraz Khan made a move from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh. His journey in cricket has been marked by both achievements and challenges, showcasing his talent and determination to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.

Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Career 

Sarfaraz Khan, a hard-hitting batsman, made history in 2015 he was just 17 years old when he made his IPL debut for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015. He he became the youngest player to be picked up by a franchise in the IPL Auction.  He is a highly talented cricketer, and he has the potential to make a big impact with one knock that will bring him to prominence.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team signed him, and he spent four seasons under the guidance of Virat Kohli. During this time, he became known for his unique batting style and made a name for himself. After being released by RCB, Sarfaraz was picked up by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for INR 25 lakhs at the player auctions prior to IPL 2019 and was retained ahead of the 2020 season. His extraordinary form in First-Class cricket made him impossible to ignore for the franchises, and in 2022, it was the Delhi Capitals, which welcomed him with open arms. 

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Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Team 

Sarfaraz Khan marked his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the year IPL 2015. He played for the Red Army for a considerable period of time until 2018, after which he was picked up by Punjab Kings in 2019. Later, in IPL 2022, he switched teams once again and joined the Delhi Capitals camp, where he continues to play.

Sarfaraz Khan's  IPL Price

In the latest IPL seasons, Sarfaraz Khan has been paid a handsome sum of INR 20 Lakhs. He was signed by Delhi Capitals prior to the IPL 2023 mega auction and has been performing well, justifying his retention and commanding a significant salary in the IPL.

Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Salary

In 2015, Sarfaraz Khan played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and earned INR 50 lakhs. He continued with RCB in 2016, maintaining the same salary of INR 50 lakhs. Unfortunately, in 2017, he was injured while playing for RCB and received INR 12.5 lakhs. 

However, his fortunes changed in 2018 as his IPL salary skyrocketed to INR 3 Crore while playing for RCB. From 2019 to 2021, Sarfaraz joined the Punjab Kings (PK) and consistently earned 25 Lakh Rupees each season. In 2022 and 2023, he moved to the Delhi Capitals (DC), where his IPL salary remained at 20 Lakh Rupees.

Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Records 

Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Records (X.COM)

Sarfaraz Khan, who became the youngest player to feature in an IPL game. He gained overnight fame with his unbeaten knock of 45 off 21 against the Rajasthan Royals. An unforgettable moment for him was when Virat Kohli bowed in front of him after his innings. Despite his promising cameos in 2016, he was dropped from the playing XI due to his lack of fitness. He missed the following year's IPL due to a leg injury. In a surprising move, RCB retained him in 2018 ahead of Chris Gayle and KL Rahul, which raised many eyebrows. However, his performance was not up to the mark, and RCB released him ahead of the 2019 season. 

Kings XI Punjab then bought Sarfaraz Khan to strengthen their lower-middle order, but he failed to live up to his potential, and his stocks drastically fell. From being retained for INR 4 crore by RCB in 2018, he was picked up for his base price of INR 20 lakh by the Delhi Capitals in the 2023 IPL Auction.

In a total of 50 matches he has played to date he has scored 585 runs with a strike-rate of 130.58.

Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Stats

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Q.1 In which IPL team is Sarfaraz Khan?

Answer: Sarfaraz Khan made his IPL debut for RCB in IPL 2015. He was a part of the Red Army till 2018 before he joined Punjab Kings after IPL 2022, he moved to the Delhi Capitals.

Q.2 Has Sarfaraz Khan played for India?

Answer: Sarfaraz Khan was in for a pleasant surprise after the 26-year-old got his India career off to a rollicking start. Sarfaraz, who had long waited to play for India, realised his dream on Thursday when he was picked in the XI for the third Test against England in Rajkot.

Q.3 How many runs Sarfaraz Khan has scored in IPL?

Answer: In a total of 50 matches he has played to date he has scored 585 runs with a strike-rate of 130.58.

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