Harsh Dubey is a 24-year-old Vidarbha left-arm spinner who has become one of Indian domestic cricket’s biggest stories — first with a record-breaking 69-wicket Ranji Trophy season in 2024-25, then with a sensational 9 for 53 against Madhya Pradesh on 2 November 2026, the first nine-wicket haul by a Vidarbha bowler in Ranji Trophy history. A left-handed batting all-rounder who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, he made his ODI debut for India in June 2026 and is part of the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 in Doha.
| Full Name | Harsh Surendra Dubey |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Date of Birth | 23 July 2002 |
| Height | Not publicly reported |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cricketer (bowling all-rounder) |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Teams | Vidarbha; Sunrisers Hyderabad; India; India A |
| Known For | Record 69 wickets in Ranji Trophy 2024-25; 9/53 vs Madhya Pradesh in 2026; ODI debut for India in June 2026 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Harsh Surendra Dubey was born on 23 July 2002 in Pune, Maharashtra. He grew up in the Vidarbha region and came through the Vidarbha Cricket Association’s age-group system, playing at Under-13, Under-15, Under-19 and Under-23 levels before making his senior debut. His cricketing identity is rooted in Nagpur, where Vidarbha play their home matches, and it was there that he developed into a slow left-arm orthodox spinner with a reputation for accuracy and patience.
Dubey’s route into cricket was unusual. As he revealed in an interview with The Indian Express, he never intended to become a cricketer and took up the game almost by accident. He later honed his craft in Chennai’s league cricket, turning out for the Mylapore Recreational Club, where he came under the mentorship of Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin.
Career
Dubey made his List A debut for Vidarbha on 28 February 2021 in the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy, followed by his Twenty20 debut on 4 November 2021 against Andhra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He built steadily over his first seasons, but his career changed completely in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. Bowling marathon spells for Vidarbha, he claimed 69 wickets in a single season — the most ever by a bowler in Ranji Trophy history — and scored 476 runs with the bat, winning the Player of the Tournament award as Vidarbha lifted their third Ranji title, beating Kerala in the final at Nagpur.
Per ESPNcricinfo (via Wikipedia, 24 May 2026), Dubey had by then taken 133 wickets in 27 first-class matches at an average of 23.26, with nine five-wicket hauls, two ten-wicket match hauls and best figures of 6 for 36, alongside 1,026 first-class runs at 25.65 with nine fifties and a top score of 84. He is a genuine all-rounder in the lower order: a left-handed batter who has scored a first-class fifty nine times and who gives his captain control with the ball across long spells.
He carried that form into the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, and on 2 November 2026 he produced the finest bowling performance in Vidarbha’s history. Against Madhya Pradesh at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, Dubey took the new ball and ran through the opposition, finishing with 9 for 53 in 23.1 overs as Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 209 on the opening day. As reported by Times Now and Outlook India, he became the first Vidarbha bowler ever to take nine wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings, and only the 30th bowler in the tournament’s history to do so. His figures also broke a 59-year-old record: the previous best for Vidarbha, 8 for 39 by Arun Ogiral in 1967-68, had also come against Madhya Pradesh. Dubey added 5 for 37 in the second innings for match figures of 14 for 90, and Vidarbha won by an innings and 20 runs.
Dubey went unsold in the IPL 2023 and 2024 auctions despite setting a base price of ₹20 lakh, but his record Ranji season changed everything. Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran during IPL 2025 for ₹30 lakh, and he made his IPL debut on 5 May 2025 against Delhi Capitals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. He impressed immediately, taking five wickets in just three matches at an average of 19.60, with his victims including Virat Kohli and Mitchell Marsh.
Hyderabad retained him for ₹30 lakh for IPL 2026, and in the 2026 season he became a regular in the playing XI, notably taking 2 for 18 against Lucknow Super Giants and scoring a quickfire 9 not out off 3 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. He has played 11 IPL matches to date, and his rise from unsold at auction to a retained IPL spinner in the space of a year mirrors his domestic breakthrough.
India Career
Dubey’s domestic performances earned him a maiden international call-up for India’s Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, and he made his ODI debut on 13 June 2026 against Afghanistan, earning cap number 261. He played two ODIs in the series, taking four wickets, with his last ODI on 20 June 2026. His selection underlined how quickly the national selectors had moved on a bowler who, a year earlier, had not even been picked up at the IPL auction.
He has also been a regular in India A colours. In 2025 he was selected for the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar, where he scored his maiden T20 half-century, and in early 2026 he toured South Africa with India A, scoring a career-best 84 in a first-class fixture. He is named in the India A squad for the ACC Men’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 in Doha from 19 to 29 November, alongside Rajat Patidar‘s replacement Ayush Badoni — Patidar withdrew from the squad to manage existing injuries — with Rinku Singh as vice-captain under Tilak Varma. Fellow India A squad member Anshul Kamboj is another domestic performer who has broken through in the same period. Dubey does not currently hold a BCCI central contract, so his income remains tied to domestic match fees and his IPL deal.
Personal Life
Dubey, 24, keeps his personal life out of the public eye. No relationship, marriage or family details have been publicly reported, and coverage of the spinner focuses almost entirely on his bowling and his rapid rise through domestic cricket. His Instagram handle is @harsh_dubey23, where he posts mainly about his cricket.
Harsh Dubey Net Worth 2026
There is no publicly disclosed figure for Harsh Dubey’s net worth in 2026, and this article does not estimate one. Online estimates vary — from around ₹50 lakh on one bio site to ₹1–1.5 crore on another — and none comes from a reliable source. The one verified income fact is his IPL contract: signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹30 lakh as an injury replacement in 2025 and retained at the same ₹30 lakh for IPL 2026, alongside his Vidarbha domestic match fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Harsh Dubey?
Harsh Dubey is 24 years old. He was born on 23 July 2002 in Pune, Maharashtra.
What is Harsh Dubey’s height?
Harsh Dubey’s height is not listed in any official profile or reliable source, so no height is given here.
What record did Harsh Dubey set with 9/53?
On 2 November 2026, Dubey took 9 for 53 against Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy at Nagpur — the first nine-wicket haul by a Vidarbha bowler in the competition’s history, and the 30th such haul in Ranji Trophy history. It broke Arun Ogiral’s 8 for 39 from 1967-68. Dubey finished the match with 14 for 90 as Vidarbha won by an innings and 20 runs.
When did Harsh Dubey make his ODI debut?
Dubey made his ODI debut for India on 13 June 2026 against Afghanistan, earning cap number 261. He played two ODIs in the series and took four wickets.
Which IPL team does Harsh Dubey play for?
Dubey plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH signed him as an injury replacement for Smaran Ravichandran during IPL 2025 for ₹30 lakh, and retained him for ₹30 lakh for IPL 2026. He took five wickets in three matches in his debut IPL season.
What is Harsh Dubey’s net worth?
Dubey’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. Online estimates range from around ₹50 lakh to ₹1–1.5 crore, but none comes from a reliable source. His verified IPL salary with Sunrisers Hyderabad is ₹30 lakh per season.
