Aniket Umashankar Verma is an emerging Indian cricketer known for his aggressive right-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling. Currently representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, the 23-year-old stands 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm) tall and has quickly made a name for himself with his explosive power-hitting abilities.
Hailing from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Verma rose to prominence when he smashed an unbeaten 101 off 75 balls with six fours and eight sixes for Madhya Pradesh against Karnataka in the Under-23 one-day tournament in December 2024. He has recently been featuring in domestic white-ball tournaments for Madhya Pradesh as a top- or middle-order finisher, where his primary role is to accelerate the scoring rate in the late middle overs and at the death.
As a young player at the start of his professional career, Verma’s net worth primarily comprises his IPL contract and domestic cricket earnings. With impressive performances in the 2025 IPL season, his market value is expected to grow significantly in future auctions.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
Madhya Pradesh
2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad
2025
Bhopal Leopards
2024
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Not publicly disclosed
University
Not publicly disclosed
Cricket Training
Railway Youth Academy, Ankur Academy Bhopal, Faith Cricket Club
Complete Career Stats
Level
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
4s
6s
Strike Rate
100s
50s
T20 Domestic
20
18
509
123
33.93
24
45
179.20*
1
2
IPL
14
12
236
74
26.22
12
20
166.20
0
1
Aniket Verma Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs / Wickets
Venue
IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders
May 2025
12 runs (6 balls)
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals
March 30, 2025
74 runs (41 balls)
Visakhapatnam
IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants
March 2025
36 runs (13 balls)
Venue not specified
IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals
March 23, 2025
7 runs (3 balls)
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
SMAT 2024
Hyderabad
December 3, 2024
0 runs (1 ball)
Rajkot
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2024
Scored first-ever century in Madhya Pradesh Premier League (123 off 41 balls)
2024
Hit unbeaten 101 off 75 balls against Karnataka in U-23 tournament
2024
Amassed 273 runs in six innings at strike rate of 195.00 for Bhopal Leopards
2025
Selected by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 auction
2025
Made IPL debut against Rajasthan Royals
2025
Scored maiden IPL fifty (74 off 41 balls) against Delhi Capitals
2025
Became first player from Bhopal Division Cricket Association to reach IPL
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Team / Level
Tournament / Event
Achievement / Award
2024
Bhopal Leopards
Madhya Pradesh T20 League
Tournament champion
2024
Bhopal Leopards
Madhya Pradesh T20 League
Fast century (100 off 30 balls), standout batting performance of the season
2024
Madhya Pradesh U-23
U-23 State competition vs Karnataka
Match-winning century (101*), key player award
2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Indian Premier League 2025
Signed at auction; emerged as franchise’s breakthrough batter of the season
2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025
Player-of-the-match-style performance for 74 off 41 balls (team award, SRH internal medal)
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Fastest MPPL Century
First and fastest century in Madhya Pradesh Premier League
Six-hitting prowess
Hit 13 sixes in single innings of 123 runs
IPL Impact
More sixes than Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma in early IPL 2025 matches
Strike Rate Excellence
Maintained 195.00 strike rate across MPPL 2024
Interesting Facts About Aniket Verma
He began playing cricket with support from his uncle after personal hardships in childhood
His ability to accelerate in the final overs is widely praised by coaches and teammates
He played in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League before making a bigger mark in the IPL
Known for staying calm under pressure, he often finishes close matches with explosive hitting
He became the first player from Bhopal Division Cricket Association to be selected in the IPL
His 123 off 41 balls remains one of the fastest centuries in domestic T20 cricket
He hit more sixes than established stars like Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen in early IPL 2025 matches
Born in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Aniket Verma is 23 years old and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall. His cricket journey through Madhya Pradesh domestic circuit and the IPL reflects his determination, explosive batting talent, and ability to perform under pressure. Despite limited domestic experience, Verma has showcased remarkable six-hitting skills, becoming one of the leading six-hitters for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. His fearless approach and power-hitting capabilities have earned him recognition as one of India's most promising young talents in T20 cricket.
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