Prasidh Krishna

Prasidh Krishna is a tall, fiery Indian fast bowler known for his pace, bounce, and ability to rattle top-order batters. With a smooth action and consistent speeds exceeding 140 km/h, he has become one of India’s key fast-bowling prospects across formats. From an eye-catching ODI debut to impactful performances in the IPL and domestic cricket, Prasidh’s rapid rise showcases India’s growing fast-bowling arsenal.

Quick Facts about Prasidh Krishna

  • Full Name: Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna
  • Date of Birth: February 19, 1996
  • Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
  • Role: Fast Bowler
  • Teams: India, Karnataka (Domestic), Rajasthan Royals (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (Former)
  • International Debut: 2021 (ODI), 2023 (Test)

Domestic Career

Prasidh Krishna made his name playing for Karnataka in domestic cricket. He burst onto the scene in 2015 with a dream debut against Bangladesh A, where he took 5 wickets. Since then, he has been a consistent performer in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, delivering with pace and precision.

His performances in domestic white-ball cricket earned him a call-up to the national side and multiple IPL contracts.

International Career

Prasidh Krishna made a record-breaking ODI debut against England in March 2021, where he took 4/54—the best-ever figures by an Indian debutant in ODIs. His raw pace and aggressive length made an immediate impact.

He made his Test debut in 2023, adding depth to India’s pace attack. Though still early in his red-ball journey, Prasidh has shown the ability to exploit bounce and generate awkward angles that trouble even the best batters.

Career Stats (As of 2025)

Format Matches Wickets Best Bowling Bowling Average Economy
Test 2 5 3/41 34.20 3.40
ODI 17 29 4/12 23.90 5.40
T20I 3 4 2/22 28.50 8.00

His ODI performances have been particularly noteworthy, with consistent breakthroughs in the middle overs.

IPL Career

Prasidh Krishna began his IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018. In 2022, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for a significant sum, and he proved his worth by delivering impactful spells, especially in the powerplay and death overs.

Known for his hard lengths and attacking mindset, Prasidh has picked up key wickets of star batters in pressure situations. His bowling partnerships with Trent Boult and others have made RR’s pace attack one of the most feared.

IPL Stats (As of 2025)

Season Matches Wickets Economy Best Bowling
2018–2022 (KKR/RR) 51+ 49+ 8.50+ 4/30

Injury setbacks in 2023 briefly sidelined him, but he returned stronger in IPL 2024.

Bowling Style and Strengths

Prasidh Krishna is known for:

  • Consistent high pace (140+ km/h)
  • Hard lengths and awkward bounce
  • Deadly bouncers and slower-ball variations
  • Wicket-taking ability in middle and death overs

His tall frame and smooth run-up allow him to extract bounce even from slow pitches, making him a threat in all conditions.

Achievements and Milestones

  • Best ODI debut figures by an Indian (4/54)
  • Played key role in India’s ODI series win over England (2021)
  • INR 10 Crore+ IPL auction pick by Rajasthan Royals (2022)
  • Regular member of India’s ODI squad for major bilateral series
  • Comeback from injury to deliver crucial performances in IPL 2024

Injuries and Comeback

Prasidh faced a major injury setback in late 2022 that kept him out of international and IPL action for nearly a year. However, his strong comeback in 2024 highlighted his resilience, fitness, and continued hunger to serve Team India.

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