Sakib Hussain is the 21-year-old fast bowler from Gopalganj, Bihar, who announced himself with a great Indian Premier League debut, taking 4 for 24 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals on 13 April 2026. Bought for just ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction, he struck with his fourth ball and finished the season as one of the finds of the tournament.
This biography covers his age, debut, domestic career, bowling style, family, height and net worth.
| Full Name | Sakib Hussain |
| Date of Birth | 14 December 2004 |
| Age | 21 years old (turns 22 on 14 December 2026) |
| Height | Not publicly disclosed |
| Birthplace | Gopalganj, Bihar, India |
| Occupation | Cricketer (right-arm fast-medium bowler) |
| Known For | 4/24 on IPL debut, 13 April 2026 |
| IPL Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad (2026–present) |
| Domestic Team | Bihar |
| IPL Salary 2026 | ₹30 lakh |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Sakib Hussain Early Life
Sakib Hussain was born on 14 December 2004 in Gopalganj, Bihar, around 185 km from Patna, into a household where money was always short. His father worked as a farmer and a daily-wage labourer, and the family could not easily afford cricket gear. As reported by Zee News, his mother sold her jewellery so that he could have a pair of proper cricket shoes.
Long before he bowled with a leather ball, Sakib learnt to bowl fast in local tennis-ball tournaments on makeshift pitches carved out of wheat fields. The games paid only a few hundred rupees a match, but they built his pace and stamina, and earned him the nickname “Gopalganj Express” — locals also called him the “Rabada of Gopalganj”.
The turning point came in 2018, when Bihar state coach Robin Singh first heard about a 14-year-old with serious pace. Singh took him under his wing — Sakib still wears jersey No. 18 as a tribute to his mentor’s birth date — and the Bihar Cricket League’s launch in 2021 gave him a proper stage, followed by a National Cricket Academy camp under Tinu Yohannan and a net-bowler stint with Chennai Super Kings in 2022.
Sakib Hussain Domestic Career and the Road to the IPL
Sakib made his Twenty20 debut for Bihar on 14 October 2022 against Andhra in the 2022–23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, aged only 17. He marked it with 4 for 20 in the last league game against Gujarat, and went on to make his first-class debut for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy. Like fellow India pacer Arshdeep Singh, he came through the domestic system rather than any big-city academy.
The IPL noticed him quickly. Kolkata Knight Riders picked him up in the 2024 auction at his base price of ₹20 lakh, but he did not play a game that season. Released by KKR, he went unsold at the IPL 2025 auction, a setback that sent him back to domestic cricket. It worked: as reported by NDTV, Sunrisers Hyderabad picked him up for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction, and within weeks he had a place in their playing eleven.
Sakib Hussain Dream IPL Debut and the 2026 Season
The debut came on 13 April 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, against Rajasthan Royals. Sunrisers batted first and posted 197 for 5, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s 64 off 28 balls. Sakib entered as an Impact Substitute and was handed the ball in the second over of the chase. With his fourth delivery he removed in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for his first IPL wicket, then returned late to strike twice in the 17th over, dismissing Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi. He finished with 4 for 24 as Sunrisers won by 57 runs.
It was a historic night. Fellow debutant Praful Hinge took 4 for 34 in the same match, making them only the fourth pair to take four wickets each in one IPL game. Sakib became, as reported by Business Standard, the seventh player in IPL history to take four or more wickets on debut, and his 4 for 24 matched the best debut figures by an Indian, previously held by Ashwani Kumar. Wasim Jaffer later called him “probably the find of the season for SRH”.
In IPL 2026, Sakib played 11 matches and took 15 wickets at an average of 26.47 and an economy rate of 9.45, with best figures of 4 for 24. His bowling is built on pace above 145 kmph and on range: as reported by ESPNcricinfo, he can bowl at 140–145 kmph, then drop a slower ball to around 107 kmph at the same arm speed. That mix has made him a middle-overs option for Hyderabad, like young seamer Anshul Kamboj. His ₹30 lakh contract now looks like one of the bargains of the 2026 auction.
Sakib Hussain Personal Life
Despite the attention his debut brought, Sakib keeps his private life largely out of public view. What is known is the family story behind his rise: a farming household in Gopalganj, a father who worked as a farmer and daily-wage labourer, and a mother whose sold jewellery bought the shoes he needed to play. He has said the hard days at home are why he bowls with such intensity, and that the burden on his family has begun to ease.
No publicly reported information exists about a girlfriend or relationship. Away from cricket he stays close to his mentor Robin Singh and the Bihar setup that gave him his first chance, and, like all-rounder Hardik Pandya, his public image rests almost entirely on his cricket.
Sakib Hussain Net Worth 2026
Sakib Hussain’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable source has published a verified figure. Some fan blogs guess ₹40 lakh to ₹2 crore, but those numbers are not backed by any reporting. What is confirmed is his income from cricket: a ₹30 lakh Sunrisers Hyderabad contract for IPL 2026, a ₹20 lakh Kolkata Knight Riders deal in 2024, in which he did not play, and match fees from Bihar.
He is very early in his earning career: as of November 2026 his only publicly confirmed earnings are the contracts above, and any net worth figure circulating online is an estimate, not a reported fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sakib Hussain?
Born on 14 December 2004 in Gopalganj, Bihar, Sakib Hussain is 21 years old and turns 22 on 14 December 2026.
What were Sakib Hussain’s figures on his IPL debut?
Sakib Hussain took 4 for 24 in four overs on his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals on 13 April 2026 in Hyderabad. His first wicket was Yashasvi Jaiswal, dismissed with his fourth ball; he later removed Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi. Sunrisers won by 57 runs.
Which IPL team does Sakib Hussain play for?
Sakib Hussain plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who bought him for ₹30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. He was previously with Kolkata Knight Riders, who picked him in 2024 for ₹20 lakh, but he did not play for them and went unsold in 2025.
How fast does Sakib Hussain bowl?
Sakib Hussain regularly bowls above 145 kmph, as reported by Business Standard. Wasim Jaffer noted his pace at around 138–140 km/h, and ESPNcricinfo reports his range runs from 140–145 kmph down to a slower ball of around 107 kmph.
What is Sakib Hussain’s height?
Sakib Hussain’s height has not been publicly disclosed by any reliable source. Figures on fan blogs conflict, ranging from 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 10 in, and none cites a source.
What is Sakib Hussain’s net worth in 2026?
Sakib Hussain’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed and no verified figure exists. His confirmed earnings are his ₹30 lakh Sunrisers Hyderabad contract for IPL 2026, his ₹20 lakh Kolkata Knight Riders deal, and match fees from Bihar.
