Gurnoor Brar Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Gurnoor Brar is an Indian right‑arm fast bowler who represents the national side and features in the IPL.

Gurnoor Brar is 26 years old. Born 25 May 2000.

By Avinash Sinha · 12 min ago

Gurnoor Brar was born on 25 May 2000 in Sri Muktsar Sahib district. A right‑arm fast bowler, he began his professional career with Punjab in 2022 and has since played for the Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.

He made his List A debut on 14 December 2022 against Goa and his first‑class debut six days later versus Railways. Brar entered the IPL with Punjab Kings in April 2023 and joined Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2025 season.

Gurnoor Brar: quick facts

Born: 25 May 2000, Sri Muktsar Sahib district
Team: India
Teams: Punjab cricket team, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans

Gurnoor Brar’s domestic career

Before turning professional, Brar served as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians during the 2019 Indian Premier League. He made his List A debut for Punjab on 14 December 2022 against Goa and his first‑class debut on 20 December 2022 versus Railways. In a Ranji Trophy match on 10 January 2023, he scored 64 runs and shared a 100‑run partnership with Siddharth Kaul, guiding Punjab to a four‑wicket win. Brar was bought by Punjab Kings for the 2023 IPL season as a replacement for Raj Bawa for Rs. 20 Lakhs and debuted in Twenty‑20 on 28 April 2023 against Lucknow Super Giants. He joined Gujarat Titans in 2025.

Gurnoor Brar’s international career

Brar was named in India’s Test and One Day International squads for the 2026 home series against Afghanistan and made his ODI debut on 13 June 2026. He later earned his Test debut against New Zealand in the same year. In the period from September 2026 to November 2026, he featured in five ODIs, scoring 8 runs in one innings (highest 8) and claiming 10 wickets, with best figures of 4/30.

Gurnoor Brar’s franchise and league career

Brar’s involvement in the Indian Premier League began as a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians in 2019. He entered the playing XI when Punjab Kings signed him for the 2023 season, debuting against Lucknow Super Giants on 28 April 2023. After a season with Punjab Kings, he was acquired by the Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2025 IPL campaign, where he continues to feature as a fast‑bowling option.

Gurnoor Brar’s records and achievements

Among Brar’s early achievements, his 64‑run innings and 100‑run stand with Siddharth Kaul in a January 2023 Ranji Trophy match were pivotal in Punjab’s four‑wicket victory. His transition from a 2019 IPL net bowler to a senior IPL player for Punjab Kings and later Gujarat Titans demonstrates rapid progression. Internationally, his five‑match ODI spell in late 2026 yielded 10 wickets, including a best of 4/30, highlighting his impact as a fast bowler on the world stage.