Himanshu Mantri

Technically sound, patient, and resilient, Himanshu Mantri represents the traditional foundation of red-ball batting combined with dependable glovework. Born on February 9, 1994, in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, the left-handed opening batter and wicket-keeper worked his way through the competitive ranks of state age-group cricket before making his senior first-class debut in December 2019.

Mantri played an instrumental role in Madhya Pradesh’s historic Ranji Trophy-winning campaign in the 2021/22 season. His landmark moment came during the semi-final against Bengal, where he constructed a masterful 165 to single-handedly lay the platform for MP’s victory. Over the years, Mantri has developed into a prolific red-ball run-scorer, regularly registering centuries under high-pressure knockouts and challenging conditions.

Beyond red-ball cricket, Mantri expanded his utility into white-ball and franchise setups. In the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL), he turned out for franchises like the Royal Nimar Eagles and Rewa Jaguars, delivering dynamic multi-format contributions, including a blistering 61 off 27 balls against the Malwa Stallions in the 2026 edition.

In late September 2026, Mantri was named in Madhya Pradesh's 17-member squad for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season, serving as a primary wicketkeeping and top-order option alongside Harsh Gawli. Possessing over 2,500 first-class runs and a proven record in domestic knockouts, Mantri remains one of Madhya Pradesh's most dependable pillars as they pursue further domestic silverware.