IPL 2022: Who is Jitesh Sharma, the Punjab Kings batter?

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015-16, Jitesh was the third-highest run-getter, scoring 343 runs at a strike rate of 143.51.

Published : Apr 13, 2022 21:16 IST

Jitesh Sharma in action.
Jitesh Sharma in action.
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Jitesh Sharma in action.

Wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was bought by Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2022 for his base reserve price of Rs 20 lakh.

In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2015-16, Vidarbha's Jitesh was the third-highest run-scorer, scoring 343 runs at a strike rate of 143.51. He was with the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2016.

Jitesh made his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2015-16 season, scoring 180 runs in seven matches at an average of 18.

On Wednesday in a game against Mumbai Indians, Jitesh scored 30 off 15 balls, hammering two fours and two sixes.

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