Chetan Sakariya, A young and dedicated Left-arm Medium Pacer from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Chetan Sakariya has faced many challenges in reaching till IPL stage and aspires to reach even further. Sakariya started playing cricket at a young age aspiring to become a batter but soon changed his plan and switched to left-arm pace. Chetan Sakariya is one of the players who got a chance to be a part of the MRF Pace Foundation. Sakariya was a net bowler for Royal Challengers Banglore in 2020 IPL in UAE. In the 2021 IPL Auction, Rajasthan Royals acquired him.
Chetan Sakariya showed his skills and performed well for the team. He took 14 wickets in his first IPL edition with an average of 30.42 and a strike rate of 22.28. Rajasthan Royals released him before the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, and the Delhi Capitals picked him up this time.He played only five matches for Delhi Capitals in two seasons and took six wickets. Delhi Capitals decide to release him before the 2024 IPL Auction. Kolkata Knight Riders picked him and added him to the squad for the 2024 IPL edition.
Full Name
Chetan Kanjibhai Sakariya
Date of Birth
28 February 1998
Nationality, Hometown
Indian, Bhavnagar
Debut Year in IPL
2021
Teams Played
Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals
Current Team
Kolkata Knight Riders
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Left arm Medium fast
Chetan Sakariya IPL Salary
Rajasthan Royals picked up Chetan Sakariya in 2021 and added him to their squad for INR 1.20 crore. He received six times more than his base price as an uncapped player. Delhi Capitals purchased the player for INR 4.20 crore after Rajasthan Royals released him.Delhi Capitals retained him for the same price value in the 2023 IPL season. Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him in the 2024 IPL Auction worth INR 20 lakhs.
