Krish Bhagat, the Punjab all-rounder, will be making his debut in the Indian Premier League during the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The 21-year-old was brought in as a replacement for the injured Mumbai all-rounder Atharva Ankolekar, and will be playing his first game for MI against the Titans.
Krish has been a part of Mumbai Indians trials for the past two years and played for the Reliance Team in the DY Patil T20 cup in 2026. He has been working as a support bowler with the team since the pre-season this year. Despite playing only seven First-Class games for his State, Krish has managed to pick up seven wickets in eight innings and contributed 145 runs at an average of 18.12, with a highest score of 39 not out.
In List-A cricket, Krish has taken nine wickets in nine matches at an average of 29.55 and an economy rate of 6.11. His performance in domestic cricket has earned him a spot in the IPL team, and he will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills on a bigger stage.
The match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will be an exciting opportunity for Krish to prove himself and make an impact in the IPL. Fans will be eager to see how the young all-rounder performs in his debut match. Published on April 20, 2026.
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