Amit Mishra is a former Indian international cricketer and right-arm leg-spinner who built a career across Test cricket, ODIs, T20Is, domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League. Born on 24 November 1982 in Delhi, Mishra represented India from 2003 to 2017 and finished his international career with 156 wickets: 76 in Tests, 64 in ODIs and 16 in T20Is.
His career is particularly notable for his longevity and IPL record. Mishra played 162 IPL matches and took 174 wickets, including the competition’s best bowling figures of 5/17 and a unique record of three IPL hat-tricks, achieved for three different franchises.
He announced his retirement from professional cricket on 4 September 2025, ending a playing career that had lasted roughly 25 years.
Amit Mishra Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Amit Mishra |
| Date of birth | 24 November 1982 |
| Age | 43 years as of September 2026 |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm leg-break |
| International team | India |
| First-class debut | Haryana, 2000-01 |
| ODI debut | India vs South Africa, 13 April 2003 |
| Test debut | India vs Australia, 17 October 2008 |
| T20I debut | India vs Zimbabwe, 13 June 2010 |
| International wickets | 156 |
| IPL matches | 162 |
| IPL wickets | 174 |
| Best IPL bowling | 5/17 |
| IPL hat-tricks | 3 |
| Retirement | 4 September 2025 |
| Last IPL appearance | 27 April 2024, Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals |
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Amit Mishra Age, Birthplace and Early Life
Amit Mishra was born on 24 November 1982 in Delhi. He grew up in Delhi and developed as a leg-spinner before establishing himself in Haryana’s domestic cricket structure. Lucknow Super Giants’ official profile describes him as born and brought up in Delhi and records his first-class debut for Haryana in the 2000-01 season.
Mishra’s route to international cricket was unusually long. He made his first-class debut at the beginning of the 2000s, but despite making his ODI debut in 2003, he had to wait another five years before playing his first Test for India.
His domestic performances became the foundation of a career that eventually produced more than 500 first-class wickets.
Amit Mishra’s Domestic Beginning
Mishra became a major part of Haryana cricket. Over his first-class career he played 152 matches and took 535 wickets, with an economy rate of 3.03 and best innings figures of 6/66.
He was also a useful lower-order batter. His first-class record includes 4,176 runs, one century and 17 fifties, with a highest score of 202 not out.
Amit Mishra’s 202 Not Out and Famous Ranji Trophy Partnership
One of the less frequently discussed parts of Amit Mishra’s career was his batting achievement in the Ranji Trophy.
In the 2012-13 season, playing for Haryana against Karnataka at Hubli, Mishra scored an unbeaten 202. He shared a remarkable eighth-wicket partnership of 392 runs with Jayant Yadav. ESPN noted that the partnership was the highest eighth-wicket stand since the First World War and the second-highest eighth-wicket partnership in first-class cricket at the time.
This was Mishra’s only first-class century, but it demonstrated that his value to Haryana extended beyond bowling.
Amit Mishra International Cricket Career
Mishra’s international career stretched from 2003 to 2017, although his appearances were spread unevenly across formats.
He represented India in:
- 22 Tests
- 36 ODIs
- 10 T20Is
Across those matches he took 156 wickets.
His international career included several important spells, particularly in Test cricket, ODI cricket and the 2014 World T20.
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Amit Mishra ODI Debut for India
Mishra made his ODI debut against South Africa on 13 April 2003 in Dhaka during India’s tour of Bangladesh. He took the wicket of Neil McKenzie in his debut appearance.
The unusual feature of his career was the long gap between his ODI debut and his Test debut. After his first ODI appearance in 2003, he did not play his first Test until 2008.
Amit Mishra Test Debut Against Australia
Mishra finally made his Test debut against Australia in Mohali on 17 October 2008.
He was brought into the side after Anil Kumble was unavailable. Mishra responded with a spectacular debut, taking 5/71 in Australia’s first innings and finishing the match with 7/106. India won the match by 320 runs.
His first-innings five-wicket haul made him the sixth Indian bowler to take five wickets on Test debut, according to the Lucknow Super Giants profile.
Amit Mishra Test Statistics
| Test statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 22 |
| Wickets | 76 |
| Bowling average | 35.72 |
| Economy | 3.19 |
| Best bowling innings | 5/71 |
| Best match figures | 7/72 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 |
| Runs | 648 |
| Highest score | 84 |
| Fifties | 4 |
His Test batting was more substantial than might be expected from a specialist spinner: he scored 648 runs, including four half-centuries, with a highest score of 84.
Amit Mishra’s ODI Career and 6/48 Against Zimbabwe
Mishra’s strongest ODI period came later in his career.
In August 2013, he took 6/48 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, helping India complete a 5-0 series sweep.
His ODI career eventually produced:
- 36 matches
- 64 wickets
- Bowling average of about 23.60
- Economy rate of about 4.72
- Best figures of 6/48
- Two five-wicket hauls
His second ODI five-wicket haul came against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam in October 2016, when he returned 5/18. He was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after taking 15 wickets in the five-match series.
That series became one of the defining ODI moments of his career.
Amit Mishra and the 2013 Champions Trophy
Mishra was selected in India’s squad for the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy in England. India won the tournament, defeating England in the final.
He was one of India’s specialist spin options alongside Ravichandran Ashwin.
Mishra’s presence in the Champions Trophy squad was another example of his ability to return to the international setup after periods away from the team.
Amit Mishra at the 2014 T20 World Cup
The 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh was another important tournament in Mishra’s international career.
He took 10 wickets in six matches, and his performances earned him significant recognition during India’s run to the final. Delhi Capitals’ profile records that he was named Player of the Match in two consecutive matches during the tournament.
India eventually finished as runners-up to Sri Lanka.
Mishra’s success in the tournament reflected his attacking approach to T20 bowling. In a BCCI interview, he explained that his philosophy was to attack for wickets rather than simply attempt to contain scoring.
Amit Mishra’s T20I Career
Mishra made his T20I debut against Zimbabwe on 13 June 2010.
He played:
| T20I statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Wickets | 16 |
| Average | 15.00 |
| Economy | 6.32 |
| Strike rate | 14.25 |
| Best bowling | 3/24 |
His T20I career was relatively short compared with his enormous IPL career, but his wicket-taking style made him particularly effective in franchise cricket.
Amit Mishra IPL Career
Amit Mishra’s greatest statistical legacy came in the Indian Premier League.
He made his IPL debut in 2008 and eventually played for four franchises:
- Delhi Daredevils / Delhi Capitals
- Deccan Chargers
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Lucknow Super Giants
Across his IPL career, he recorded 162 matches and 174 wickets, with a bowling average around 23.82 and economy rate around 7.38. His best figures were 5/17.
IPL Career Statistics
| IPL statistic | Amit Mishra |
|---|---|
| Matches | 162 |
| Wickets | 174 |
| Bowling average | 23.82 |
| Economy | 7.38 |
| Strike rate | 19.37 |
| Best bowling | 5/17 |
| Four-wicket hauls | 4 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 |
| Runs | 381 |
| Highest score | 31 |
Amit Mishra’s Three IPL Hat-Tricks
The most famous record associated with Amit Mishra is his three IPL hat-tricks.
He achieved them for three different franchises:
| Year | Franchise | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Delhi Daredevils | Deccan Chargers |
| 2011 | Deccan Chargers | Kings XI Punjab |
| 2013 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pune Warriors India |
Mishra remains the only bowler to have taken three IPL hat-tricks.
2008 IPL Hat-Trick
During the inaugural IPL season, Mishra took 5/17 against the Deccan Chargers for Delhi Daredevils, including a hat-trick in the final over. Delhi won the match by 12 runs.
2011 IPL Hat-Trick
Playing for the Deccan Chargers, Mishra took another hat-trick against Kings XI Punjab during the 2011 season. It was the only hat-trick of that IPL season.
2013 IPL Hat-Trick
His third hat-trick came in 2013 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Pune Warriors India.
That hat-trick made Mishra the first player in IPL history to take three hat-tricks. The IPL’s contemporary statistics also recorded him as the leading hat-trick taker in the tournament at that point.
Amit Mishra’s 2013 IPL Season
The 2013 IPL season was one of Mishra’s best campaigns.
Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he took 21 wickets in 17 matches, with an economy rate of approximately 6.35.
His season included:
- 21 wickets
- 17 matches
- 62 overs
- Economy rate of 6.35
- Four-wicket haul
- Hat-trick
- Major role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling attack
The performance was strong enough for ESPNcricinfo to select him in its IPL XI for the season.
Amit Mishra and Rohit Sharma
Mishra also developed one of the IPL’s notable individual matchups with Rohit Sharma.
By 2021, Mishra had dismissed Rohit seven times in the IPL, the most by any bowler at that point.
A later analysis recorded Rohit scoring 87 runs in 17 IPL innings against Mishra, with Mishra accounting for seven dismissals.
This became one of the most frequently discussed examples of Mishra’s effectiveness against a high-profile batter.
Amit Mishra’s Delhi Capitals Career
Delhi was central to Mishra’s IPL career.
He played for the franchise during its Delhi Daredevils era, moved to Deccan Chargers for 2011 and 2012, joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for 2013 and 2014, and subsequently returned to Delhi for the 2015-2021 period.
By 2021, Mishra had reached 100 IPL appearances for the Delhi franchise, becoming its first player to reach that milestone.
Delhi Capitals’ current player profile credits him with 106 wickets for the franchise, making him the team’s leading IPL wicket-taker.
Amit Mishra’s 2020 Injury
Mishra’s later IPL career was affected by injuries.
In the 2020 IPL season, he played three matches and took three wickets before a finger injury ended his campaign.
He returned in 2021 and produced one of his better late-career IPL performances against Mumbai Indians, taking 4/24.
Amit Mishra’s Move to Lucknow Super Giants
Mishra joined Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2023 IPL season after being bought for ₹50 lakh at the auction.
He played seven matches in 2023 and took seven wickets.
In 2024, he made only one IPL appearance, against Rajasthan Royals on 27 April 2024, taking 1/20. That proved to be his final IPL appearance.
Amit Mishra Retirement
Amit Mishra announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket on 4 September 2025.
At the time, he was 42 and had not played competitive cricket for more than 16 months. His last professional appearance had been for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals in the 2024 IPL.
Mishra’s international career had already ended years earlier. His last India appearance came in February 2017, against England in Bengaluru in the third T20I.
Reports around his retirement quoted recurring injuries and his desire to make room for younger cricketers among the factors behind his decision.
Amit Mishra After Retirement: 2026 Legends Cricket
Retirement from professional cricket did not mean an immediate end to his appearances in cricket-related competition.
In 2026, Mishra played in the World Legends Pro T20 League for Pune Panthers. The tournament was designed around retired international cricketers.
According to the league’s player statistics, Mishra played six matches, taking six wickets at an economy rate of 7.67, with best figures of 3/20.
Pune Panthers reached the final, where they lost to Dubai Royals.
This should be distinguished from his professional career: Mishra retired from professional cricket in 2025, while his 2026 Legends Pro T20 appearances were in a retired-player legends competition.
Amit Mishra Family
Amit Mishra has generally kept detailed information about his family relatively private.
Reliable cricket sources confirm that his family supported him throughout his long career, and in his retirement message Mishra specifically expressed gratitude to his family members.
However, widely circulated websites sometimes publish names and details of parents, siblings or other relatives without sufficiently strong sourcing. Those details should not be presented as established facts without primary or high-quality corroboration.
Verified takeaway: Mishra publicly acknowledged his family’s support, but detailed family biographies are not sufficiently documented by the strongest sources reviewed for this profile.
Amit Mishra Wife and Personal Life
There is no sufficiently strong, consistently corroborated primary-source evidence in the reviewed material to build a detailed account of Amit Mishra’s marital or relationship history.
For that reason, claims about a wife, girlfriend, partner or other relationship details should be treated cautiously rather than repeated from low-quality celebrity or biography websites.
This approach avoids turning an unverified personal-life claim into a biographical fact.
Amit Mishra Height, Education and Net Worth
Height
A reliably sourced official height was not established in the research reviewed for this biography. Numerous internet profiles give different figures, so a specific height should not be presented as confirmed without a stronger source.
Education
Likewise, detailed educational qualifications are not consistently documented by high-authority cricket sources. His cricketing development and domestic career are much better documented than his formal education.
Net Worth
There is no authoritative public financial statement establishing Amit Mishra’s personal net worth. Websites publishing precise net-worth estimates generally rely on assumptions about salaries, endorsements, assets and investments. Such estimates should therefore not be treated as verified figures.
Amit Mishra Bowling Style and Strengths
Mishra is a right-arm leg-break bowler whose principal weapons included:
- classical leg-break
- googly
- flight
- changes of pace
- attacking lines
- variations in trajectory
- wicket-taking intent
Delhi Capitals describes his googly and precision leg-break as important parts of his bowling repertoire.
His philosophy was particularly aggressive for a T20 spinner. In a BCCI interview, Mishra explained that he preferred trying to take wickets rather than merely restricting the flow of runs.
That attacking mentality helped explain his longevity in the IPL, where he repeatedly returned to wicket-taking roles.
Amit Mishra Career Statistics
International Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 22 | 76 | 35.72 | 3.19 | 5/71 |
| ODIs | 36 | 64 | 23.60 | 4.72 | 6/48 |
| T20Is | 10 | 16 | 15.00 | 6.32 | 3/24 |
| Total | 68 | 156 | — | — | — |
IPL Statistics
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 162 |
| Wickets | 174 |
| Average | 23.82 |
| Economy | 7.38 |
| Strike rate | 19.37 |
| Best bowling | 5/17 |
| Four-wicket hauls | 4 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 |
| Hat-tricks | 3 |
First-Class Statistics
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 152 |
| Runs | 4,176 |
| Highest score | 202* |
| Hundreds | 1 |
| Fifties | 17 |
| Wickets | 535 |
| Bowling average | 29.17 |
| Best bowling | 6/66 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 21 |
Amit Mishra and Piyush Chawla are useful comparison points because both are Indian leg-spinners with long IPL careers.
| Category | Amit Mishra | Piyush Chawla |
|---|---|---|
| IPL matches | 162 | 180+ |
| IPL wickets | 174 | 190+ |
| Bowling style | Leg-break | Leg-break |
| International Tests | 22 | 3 |
| Test wickets | 76 | 7 |
| ODI matches | 36 | 25 |
| ODI wickets | 64 | 32 |
| T20I matches | 10 | 7 |
| IPL hat-tricks | 3 | 1 |
The exact IPL totals can vary between databases depending on their treatment of historical matches and data updates, but Mishra’s 162 matches and 174 wickets are consistently reported by current team/player profiles.
The comparison also illustrates the different international careers of the two leg-spinners: Mishra established a substantially larger Test and ODI record, while both became long-serving figures in T20 cricket.
Amit Mishra’s Major Career Records
Some of his most notable achievements include:
- 156 international wickets
- 76 Test wickets
- 64 ODI wickets
- 16 T20I wickets
- 174 IPL wickets
- Three IPL hat-tricks
- Only bowler to take three IPL hat-tricks
- 5/17, his best IPL figures
- 6/48 against Zimbabwe
- 5/18 against New Zealand
- 5/71 on Test debut
- 202* in first-class cricket
- 535 first-class wickets
- Member of India’s 2013 Champions Trophy-winning squad
- 10 wickets in six matches at the 2014 World T20
- 15 wickets in India’s 2016 ODI series against New Zealand
Amit Mishra Career Timeline
2000-01 — Made his first-class debut for Haryana.
2003 — Made his India ODI debut against South Africa in Dhaka.
2008 — Made his Test debut against Australia and took 5/71; also produced his first IPL hat-trick for Delhi Daredevils.
2011 — Took his second IPL hat-trick for Deccan Chargers.
2012-13 — Scored 202* against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy.
2013 — Took his third IPL hat-trick and finished the IPL season with 21 wickets; was part of India’s Champions Trophy-winning squad.
2014 — Took 10 wickets in six matches during India’s run to the World T20 final.
2016 — Took 5/18 against New Zealand and finished the ODI series with 15 wickets.
2017 — Made his final international appearance for India.
2020 — Finger injury ended his IPL season.
2021 — Took 4/24 against Mumbai Indians and reached 100 IPL appearances for Delhi’s franchise.
2023 — Joined Lucknow Super Giants and took seven IPL wickets.
2024 — Made his final IPL appearance against Rajasthan Royals on 27 April.
2025 — Announced retirement from professional cricket on 4 September.
2026 — Played six matches for Pune Panthers in the World Legends Pro T20 League, taking six wickets.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amit Mishra
Who is Amit Mishra?
Amit Mishra is a former Indian international cricketer who bowled right-arm leg-spin. He represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs and 10 T20Is and took 156 international wickets.
How old is Amit Mishra?
Amit Mishra was born on 24 November 1982. He is 43 years old as of September 2026 and turns 44 in November 2026.
When did Amit Mishra retire?
He announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket on 4 September 2025.
When did Amit Mishra last play for India?
His last international appearance was India’s third T20I against England in Bengaluru in February 2017.
When did Amit Mishra last play in the IPL?
His final IPL match was for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals on 27 April 2024. He took 1/20.
How many wickets did Amit Mishra take in the IPL?
He took 174 wickets in 162 IPL matches.
How many IPL hat-tricks did Amit Mishra take?
He took three IPL hat-tricks, in 2008, 2011 and 2013. He remains the only bowler to achieve three IPL hat-tricks.
What are Amit Mishra’s best bowling figures?
His best IPL figures are 5/17, while his best ODI figures are 6/48 and his best Test innings figures are 5/71.
What is Amit Mishra’s highest score?
His highest first-class score is 202 not out, made for Haryana against Karnataka. His highest Test score was 84 and his highest IPL score was 31.
Did Amit Mishra play in the 2013 Champions Trophy?
Yes. He was included in India’s 15-player squad for the 2013 Champions Trophy, which India won.
What happened to Amit Mishra after his professional retirement?
In 2026 he participated in the World Legends Pro T20 League for Pune Panthers, a competition featuring retired international players. He played six matches and took six wickets.
Conclusion
Amit Mishra’s career was defined by persistence, longevity and an attacking leg-spin style. From his early days with Haryana to his international debut in 2003, his breakthrough Test performance against Australia in 2008, three IPL hat-tricks, the 2013 Champions Trophy squad, the 2014 World T20 and his later IPL years with Delhi and Lucknow, he remained a recurring presence in Indian cricket for more than two decades.
His 174 IPL wickets, three IPL hat-tricks and 535 first-class wickets provide the clearest statistical summary of his career. His 2025 retirement closed his professional playing chapter, although he continued appearing in legends cricket in 2026.