Naman Dhir was born on 31 December 1999 in Ambala. He is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right‑handed batsman and right‑arm off‑break bowler.

Dhir represents Punjab in domestic cricket and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, and has featured for the Indian national side in both One Day Internationals and Twenty‑20 Internationals since his debut in 2024.

Naman Dhir: quick facts

  • Born: 31 December 1999
  • Team: India

Naman Dhir’s early life

Naman Dhir was born on 31 December 1999 in Ambala. He began playing cricket while at school and became the first player from Faridkot to represent Punjab at under‑16 and under‑25 levels. After four years of being overlooked because Faridkot was deemed a minor district, he contemplated quitting the sport and even applied for Canadian permanent residency to join his sister in Edmonton. His father persuaded him to continue, and in December 2022 Dhir became the first Faridkot‑born cricketer to appear for Punjab in the Ranji Trophy.

Naman Dhir’s domestic career

During the 2023 Sher‑e‑Punjab Cup, Dhir played 12 innings and finished as the tournament’s second‑highest scorer with 466 runs at an average of 42.36 and a strike rate of 192.56, including two centuries and 30 sixes. In the 2023–24 domestic season he recorded two Ranji Trophy centuries for Punjab and made his official Twenty‑20 debut in November 2023. He was part of the Punjab side that won the 2023–24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

In the 2024 IPL auction Mumbai Indians secured Dhir for ₹20 lakh. He debuted on 24 March 2024, scoring 20 runs off 10 balls, and finished the season with 140 runs at 23.33 average and a strike rate of 177.21, highlighted by a 62‑not‑out off 28 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. The franchise retained him for ₹5.25 crore in 2025, where he played all 16 matches, scoring 252 runs at 31.50 and 182.60 strike rate. In 2026 he featured in 14 games, amassing 318 runs at 26.50 and 147.22 strike rate.

Naman Dhir’s international career

Dhir made his international debut for India in the first ODI of the home white‑ball series against West Indies at Thiruvananthapuram, followed a week later by his T20I debut in Lucknow. Between September and November 2026 he featured in nine T20Is, scoring 152 runs in eight innings with a highest of 42 and claiming five wickets, best figures 3/31. In the same period he played five ODIs, making 47 runs in three innings, top score 30, and taking one wicket with best 1/33.

Naman Dhir’s franchise and league career

Beyond the IPL, Dhir participated in the 2026 Sher‑e‑Punjab T20 League for Amritsar Soormas, where on 8 September he smashed 173 off 64 balls against Mohali Kings, setting the record for the highest individual score in an Indian domestic T20 competition. He accumulated 655 runs in ten matches at a strike rate of 217.6, including another century and three fifties, cementing his reputation as a powerful middle‑order batsman in franchise cricket.

Naman Dhir’s records and achievements

Dhir’s domestic record includes a 173‑run innings off 64 balls, the highest score ever recorded in an Indian domestic T20 tournament, and a 466‑run tally in the 2023 Sher‑e‑Punjab Cup, making him the second‑highest scorer. He has scored multiple centuries in the Ranji Trophy and posted a top IPL score of 62‑not‑out off 28 balls. His early international outings have yielded a highest T20I score of 42 and best bowling figures of 3/31.

Naman Dhir’s personal life

Dhir’s sister resides in Edmonton, Canada, where he briefly considered moving after a period of disappointment with selection. His father played a decisive role in persuading him to continue his cricketing career, encouraging him to play another year, which ultimately led to his breakthrough in the Ranji Trophy. Apart from cricket, no further personal details are recorded.

Naman Dhir in internationals, last 12 months

  • T20I: 9 matches, 152 runs in 8 innings (highest 42), 5 wickets (best 3/31)
  • ODI: 5 matches, 47 runs in 3 innings (highest 30), 1 wicket (best 1/33)

Naman Dhir: frequently asked questions

When was Naman Dhir born?

Naman Dhir was born on 31 December 1999.

Which teams has Naman Dhir played for?

Naman Dhir plays international cricket for India.

What are Naman Dhir’s international stats in the last 12 months?

From September 2026 to November 2026, Naman Dhir played ODI: 5 matches, 47 runs in 3 innings (highest 30), 1 wicket (best 1/33); T20I: 9 matches, 152 runs in 8 innings (highest 42), 5 wickets (best 3/31).