Sushant Mishra

Sushant Mishra is a 25-year-old left-arm speedster from Ranchi who was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹90 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. A product of India’s 2020 Under-19 World Cup squad, Mishra has long been touted as one of the country's most promising young pacers. After a career slowed by recurring stress fractures that sidelined him for nearly three years, he made a sensational return to peak fitness and form in late 2025. His resurgence peaked during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), where he finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 22 wickets in 11 matches, playing a pivotal role in Jharkhand’s historic maiden SMAT title.

Known for his ability to hit hard lengths and generate uncomfortable bounce at speeds around 140 km/h, Mishra has also proven his mettle in the longer formats. In January 2026, he claimed his maiden six-wicket haul in List A cricket (6/52) against Tripura in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, ripping through the top order in a clinical opening spell. Having previously spent time with Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad under the tutelage of coaches like Ashish Nehra, Mishra enters the 2026 season with the tactical maturity to match his raw pace. As part of a revitalized Royals pace unit, he provides a lethal left-arm domestic option to partner international stars like Jofra Archer.