Alzarri Joseph came to the limelight when he played a crucial role in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup for West Indies. He was the leading wicket-taker for West Indies, which won the 2016 Under-19 World Cup. In 2019, Alzarri Joseph was signed by Mumbai Indians as an injury replacement for Adam Milne in the 2019 IPL season. In his first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad he returned figures of 6/12, the best figures by a bowler in IPL. However Joseph was released after his debut season, and later he was unsold for two seasons. Gujarat Titans drafted the Caribbean Pacer in the 2022 IPL auction.
Alzarri Joseph showed consistency in bowling good lengths throughout the tournament, which led to retaining him for next year. Although he picked 14 wickets in 16 innings he played for GT combining both seasons, GT released Joseph ahead of the 2024 IPL auction. Royal Challengers Bangalore signed Joseph for a huge price and stunned the auction. The addition of this Caribbean pacer will make the RCB’s bowling unit stronger.
| Full Name | Alzarri Joseph |
| Date of Birth | 20 November 1996 |
| Nationality, Hometown | West Indies, Antigua |
| Debut Year in IPL | 2019 |
| Teams Played | Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans |
| Current Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Fast-medium |
Alzarri Joseph IPL Salary
Alzarri Joseph secured his first official IPL contract in the 2022 mega-auction. Gujarat Titans bought him for 2.4 Crores after his impressive performance for Mumbai Indians in 2019. Following a strong showing in the 2022 IPL, GT retained Alzarri Joseph for the following season. However, Gujarat Titans released Joseph ahead of the 2024 auction due to their need for new variety bowlers.
Starting at a base price of Rs 1 crore, Alzarri Joseph was bought by RCB for Rs 11.50 crores after an intense bidding war involving Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Supergiants. The management felt Joseph’s pace and bounce would be a significant advantage at their home ground. Fans will be excited to welcome their new pacer to the team.
| YEAR | SALARY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,50,00,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2023 | 2,40,00,000 | Gujarat Titans |
| 2022 | 2,40,00,000 | Gujarat Titans |
Alzarri Joseph IPL Stats
Batting
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GT | 7 | 7 | 7* | – | 58.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | GT | 9 | 5 | 4* | 5.00 | 71.43 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MI | 3 | 15 | 15* | 0.00 | 115.38 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | GT | 7 | 7 | 2/27 | 32.14 | 9.38 | 20.57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | GT | 9 | 7 | 2/34 | 37.71 | 8.80 | 25.71 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MI | 3 | 6 | 6/12 | 14.50 | 10.03 | 8.66 | 0 | 1 |
