Smit Patel

Smit Patel is an accomplished right-handed wicket-keeper batter whose career has spanned from a storied youth tenure in India to becoming a key fixture for the United States national cricket team. Born on May 16, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he first gained international attention as the wicket-keeper for the India Under-19 squad that triumphed at the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he famously scored an unbeaten 62 in the final to secure victory. Following a prolific Indian domestic career representing teams like Gujarat, Tripura, and Goa, he relocated to the United States in 2021 to pursue new professional challenges, effectively beginning a second chapter of his career in the American cricket ecosystem.

Since debuting for the USA in 2024, Patel has established himself as a reliable top-order batter and a disciplined gloveman. He reached a major milestone in May 2025 by scoring an unbeaten 152 off 137 balls against Canada, becoming one of the few USA batters to record an ODI century. His franchise experience is equally extensive; he has featured in high-profile leagues including the Caribbean Premier League with the Barbados Royals and Major League Cricket with the San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings. As a seasoned professional who brings tactical maturity and high-level experience to every team he joins, Patel remains a cornerstone of the USA's international setup as they continue their campaign in the Cricket World Cup League 2 and beyond.