Indian cricketer Harshal Patel, who was part of the Delhi Capitals' team at IPL 2020, will be celebrating his 30th birthday on November 23. Let's take a look at his journey in the game so far as well as a peek into his personal life with his ladylove and close friends. Pictures Courtesy/ Harshal Patel's Instagram
Updated On: 2020-11-22 08:57 AM IST
Harshal Patel is an Indian cricketer born on November 23, 1990, in Sanand city, located in Gujarat.
Harshal Patel is an all-rounder and is a right-arm seam bowler who can deliver great outswingers.
There were plans for Harshal Patel and family to move to the United States, but his brother Tapan insisted he stay in the country in order to pursue cricket.
During the 2008-09 Vinoo Mankad trophy season, Harshal Patel took 23 wickets an average of 11.
In picture: Harshal Patel with his girlfriend.
On his girlfriend's birthday, Harshal Patel shared a candid photo of hers and wished her, "Happy birthday my love!! Stay wild."
In the Ranji Trophy, after he was unable to find a spot in the Gujarat team, Harshal Patel joined the Haryana cricket team and is the current captain.
In picture: Harshal Patel with his girlfriend.
In the 2011-12 Ranji Trophy season, Harshal Patel impressed with 28 wickets and two eight-fors in the quarters against Karnataka and semis against Rajasthan.
Harshal Patel was one of three cricketers from the U-19 World Cup squad in 2010 to bag IPL contracts.
In 2012, Harshal Patel earned a contract with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In his debut IPL season, Harshal Patel took 9 wickets from 12 matches at an average of 37.77 and economy rate of 8.29.
Harshal Patel's best IPL season in terms of bowling came in 2015 when he took 17 wickets whereas in terms of batting it was in 2018 when he scored 60 runs.
In his first-class career- Harshal Patel played 64 matches and took 226 wickets at an average of 23.56 and economy rate of 3.03 with best bowling figures of 12/53. He also scored 1,363 runs including 5 fifties.
In his T20 career, Harsha Patel played 96 matches and took 98 wickets at an average of 26.16 and economy rate of 7.88 with best bowling figures of 3/14. He also scored 787 runs. with 3 fifties.
In 2018, Harshal Patel was purchased by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh. He scored 7 wickets and scored 60 runs including his IPL best bowling figures.
During IPL 2020, Harshal Patel played 5 matches and took 3 wickets and scored 21 runs. His best bowling was 2/34.
