Ankit Kumar

Ankit Kumar is a right-handed top-order batter who represents Haryana in domestic cricket. Known for his ability to build innings in the longer format, he has also shown that he can adapt to the demands of limited-overs cricket. He made his First-Class debut against Kerala in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy season, followed by his T20 debut in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and List A debut in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Kumar has established himself as a dependable run-scorer for Haryana, producing several landmark performances across formats. He played a starring role in Haryana's historic 2023–24 Vijay Hazare Trophy title win, finishing as the team's leading run-scorer with 453 runs at an average of 50.33 across 10 innings. He anchored the side in the final against Rajasthan, scoring a crucial 88 off 91 balls to lay the foundation for Haryana’s total and secure their maiden 50-over domestic crown.

In red-ball cricket, his standout performance came in the 2023 Duleep Trophy quarterfinal, where he scored a magnificent 198 against East Zone, narrowly missing out on a double century. In List A cricket, his top-order anchoring ability is highlighted by an unbeaten 128 against Goa, and he was the leading run-scorer for his side with 467 runs in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Recognizing his maturity and game management, domestic selectors also appointed him to captain North Zone.

Beyond the 50-over and First-Class setups, Kumar made a major impact in T20 cricket during the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Leading Haryana to the final, he was one of the standout performers of the tournament, scoring 448 runs at a high-octane strike rate of 172.30. The following year, he was named in the Ranji Trophy squad for Haryana.