Abhigyan Kundu is an 18-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Mumbai who became the first Indian to score a double century in Youth One-Day Internationals. On 16 December 2025, in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai, he smashed an unbeaten 209 off just 125 balls against Malaysia — 17 fours and nine sixes — powering India to 408 for 7 and a 315-run win. Two months later he was part of the India Under-19 side that lifted the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe. He is not in India’s squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman.
| Quick Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Abhigyan Abhishek Kundu |
| Date of Birth | 30 April 2008 |
| Age | 18 years (as of 8 November 2026) |
| Height | Not publicly disclosed |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Occupation | Cricketer — left-handed wicketkeeper-batter |
| Known For | Unbeaten 209 vs Malaysia in the U19 Asia Cup 2025; U19 World Cup 2026 winner |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Abhigyan Kundu was born on 30 April 2008. Several profile outlets report his birthplace as Kolkata, West Bengal, and say his family moved to Vashi in Navi Mumbai when he was young. His father, Abhishek Kundu, works with Tata Consultancy Services.
Kundu began playing cricket at the age of five and trained under coach Chetan Jadhav at the Avinash Salvi Foundation in Mumbai. His early numbers, as reported by his coach, are extraordinary: by the age of 13 he had scored more than 21,000 runs with 70 centuries and over 100 half-centuries. In January 2021 he scored an unbeaten 457 for the Avinash Salvi Foundation in a local tournament, and he entered the India Book of Records for most runs by an under-16 player. He has also been reported to be a strong student, scoring above 80 per cent in his school years.
Career
Kundu’s performances in Mumbai’s age-group cricket earned him a place in the India Under-19 team. He made his Youth Test debut against Australia Under-19, scoring 32 and 23, and toured England in 2025, scoring 166 runs in two Youth Tests with two half-centuries and 112 runs in four Youth ODIs, as reported by The Cricket Panda. On the tour of Australia in 2025–26 he scored an unbeaten 87 off 74 balls to win Player of the Match in the first Youth ODI, then 71 off 64 in the second.
The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai was his breakout tournament. Kundu finished as India’s leading run-scorer with 271 runs. He scored 32 not out against UAE, then made 22 against Pakistan while taking two catches and a stumping. Against Malaysia at the Sevens Stadium, batting at number five, he reached his double century in just 121 balls and finished unbeaten on 209 from 125 deliveries. India posted 408 for 7 and won by 315 runs, and Kundu was named Player of the Match. As reported by Outlook India, his 209 was the first double century by an Indian in Youth ODIs and the second-highest Youth ODI score ever.
He was then named in India’s 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra, and India won the title by beating England in the final in Harare, where Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls in a team total of 411. According to his NDTV Sports profile, Kundu has scored 902 runs in 22 Youth ODIs at an average of 75.17, with 27 catches and three stumpings, and 247 runs in four Youth Tests at 35.29. He was not in the IPL 2026 auction list, and he was not named in India’s squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Muscat, Oman — the BCCI squad announced on 30 October 2026 lists Anvay Dravid and Rajat Baghel as the wicketkeepers. His next step is the pathway to the IPL and the senior side, a road travelled before him by Shubman Gill, who went from India Under-19 star to senior India captain.
Playing Style and Strengths
Kundu is a left-handed batter who keeps wicket, a combination Indian cricket has always valued highly. He bats in the middle order for India Under-19 and his game is built on clean striking: his double century contained 17 fours and nine sixes, and his Youth ODI strike rate of 105.99 shows he scores quickly without throwing his wicket away.
Behind the stumps he is equally busy, with 27 catches and three stumpings in Youth ODIs and 13 catches and a stumping in Youth Tests. His keeping gives India the balance of a specialist gloveman who bats in the top six, and his temperament has stood out in big games: his 22 against Pakistan in the Asia Cup came in the tournament’s most pressurised fixture.
Personal Life
Kundu keeps his personal life firmly out of the public eye, and there is no publicly reported information about a girlfriend or relationship. He lives with his parents in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. His Instagram handle is @kundu_abhigyan_230, and it had more than 21,000 followers as reported in mid-2026.
Abhigyan Kundu Net Worth 2026
Abhigyan Kundu’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed, and no credible net worth figure exists for him. He has played only Under-19 cricket for India so far, has no IPL contract, and was not part of the IPL 2026 auction, so his income is limited to BCCI age-group match fees and domestic payments, which are not made public.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Abhigyan Kundu?
Abhigyan Kundu was born on 30 April 2008. He is 18 years old as of 8 November 2026.
What is Abhigyan Kundu’s height?
Abhigyan Kundu’s height has not been publicly disclosed by any authoritative source. Unverified profile websites disagree — some list 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) while others list 5 ft 9 in. No height figure should be treated as fact.
What was Abhigyan Kundu’s 209 against Malaysia?
On 16 December 2025, in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai, Abhigyan Kundu scored an unbeaten 209 off 125 balls against Malaysia, with 17 fours and nine sixes, as India posted 408 for 7 and won by 315 runs. It was the first double century by an Indian in Youth ODIs.
Was Abhigyan Kundu part of India’s U19 World Cup 2026 win?
Yes. Kundu was named in India’s 15-member squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia, announced on 27 December 2025 with Ayush Mhatre as captain. India beat England in the final in Harare on 6 February 2026.
Is Abhigyan Kundu playing in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
No. Abhigyan Kundu was not named in India’s 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Muscat, Oman (5–14 November 2026), announced by the BCCI on 30 October 2026. The squad’s wicketkeepers are Anvay Dravid and Rajat Baghel.
What is Abhigyan Kundu’s net worth in 2026?
Abhigyan Kundu’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed. He has played only Under-19 cricket, has no IPL contract and was not in the IPL 2026 auction, so no credible figure exists.
