Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed IPL factfile

- Khaleel Ahmed made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second qualifier in 2018 and spent four seasons with the franchise

- He was a more regular presence for Delhi Capitals between 2022 and 2024, taking 42 wickets in 33 games and growing in stature as a new-ball bowler

- In IPL 2024, he was among the top wicket-takers in the powerplay with eight strikes in 14 innings at an economy rate of 8.87

- In 2025, CSK picked him as a potential replacement for Deepak Chahar, who moved to MI

Khaleel Ahmed player profile

A left-arm medium pacer and opening bowler for India Under-19s, Khaleel Ahmed has been a dependable performer at the youth level. He came into the Under-19 World Cup in 2016 with 12 wickets in three innings, including 3 for 29 against Sri Lanka in the final of the Tri-Nation Under-19s tournament in Colombo. He couldn't quite extend that wicket-taking form into the World Cup, but was a regular presence in the side.

Khaleel was bought by Delhi Daredevils for INR 10 lakh at the IPL auction in 2016, thereby extending his association with Rahul Dravid who served as India's Under-19 coach and is also the Daredevils' team mentor.
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