Sarfaraz Khan gained attention at a young age for his exceptional performances in the Harris Shield inter-school tournament. 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. In 2015, Sarfaraz was picked up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Career
Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Career (Source:@VenkataPhani__,x.com)
Sarfaraz Khan made history in 2015 he was just 17 years old when he made his IPL debut for the RCB in 2015. He he became the youngest player to be picked up by a franchise in the IPL Auction.
The 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 (now Punjab Kings) for INR 25 lakhs at the player auctions prior to IPL 2019 and was retained ahead of the 2020 season. In 2022, it was the Delhi Capitals, which welcomed him with open arms.
Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Team
Sarfaraz Khan's IPL Team (Source:@IPL,x.com)
Sarfaraz Khan marked his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with 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 and last played in IPL 2023.
In 2015, Sarfaraz Khan played for the RCB and earned INR 50 lakhs. He continued with RCB in 2016, maintaining the same salary of INR 50 lakhs. 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 Stats
Year
Match
Runs
Highest
Average
SR
2023
4
53
30
13.25
85.48
2022
6
91
36*
30.33
135.82
2021
2
0
0*
0.00
0.00
2020
5
33
14*
16.50
113.79
2019
8
180
67*
45.00
125.87
2018
7
51
22*
10.20
124.39
2016
5
66
35*
33.00
212.90
2015
13
111
45*
27.75
156.33
Year
Match
Runs
Highest
Average
SR
ALL IPL
50
585
67
22.50
130.58
FAQs: Sarfaraz Khan IPL
Q.1. In which IPL team is Sarfaraz Khan?
Answer: Sarfaraz Khan made his IPL debut for RCB in IPL 2015. He then joined Punjab Kings after IPL 2022, he moved to the Delhi Capitals.
Q.2. 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.
Q.3. Did Sarfaraz Khan play IPL?
Answer: Yes, Sarfaraz Khan has played in IPL for three franchises that is RCB, PBKS, and DC.
Q.4. In which year did Sarfaraz Khan debut in IPL?
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Sarfaraz Khan IPL (Source:@iplt20.com,x.com)
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Sarfaraz Khan IPL Salary (Source:@PunjabKingsIPL,x.com)
