all rounder
| Full name: | Baba Aparajith |
| Nationality: | India |
| Batting style: | right handed batsman |
| Bowling Style: | off break right arm |
| Date of Birth (Age): | July 08, 1994 (28) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Cancer |
| Height: | 170 cm |
| Hometown: | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Jersey Number: | 5 |
| Social Media: | , , |
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 100 | 60 |
| Innings | 96 | 71 | 27 |
| Overs | 838.1 | 366.5 | 59.2 |
| Balls | - | - | - |
| Maidens | 148 | 10 | 0 |
| Runs | 2608 | 1824 | 357 |
| Wickets | 61 | 61 | 17 |
| Avg | 42.75 | 29.9 | 21 |
| SR | 82.44 | 36.08 | 20.94 |
| Eco | 3.11 | 4.97 | 6.01 |
| BB | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 4w | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 5w | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| League | First class | List a | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 90 | 100 | 60 |
| Innings | 141 | 96 | 51 |
| Not outs | 23 | 13 | 11 |
| Runs | 4571 | 3768 | 1139 |
| Balls Faced | 10563 | 4670 | 1039 |
| Avg | 38.73 | 45.39 | 28.47 |
| SR | 43.27 | 80.68 | 109.62 |
| Fours | 485 | 275 | 80 |
| Fifties | 23 | 27 | 4 |
| Sixies | 42 | 55 | 30 |
| Highest | 212 | 137 | 67 |
| Hundreds | 11 | 7 | 0 |
Tamil Nadu Premier League
Chennai Super Kings Ground
CSG
178
RTW
174
Tamil Nadu Premier League
NPR College Ground
CSG
114
MAPA
156
Tamil Nadu Premier League
NPR College Ground
CSG
123
TIRT
202
Tamil Nadu Premier League
NPR College Ground
CSG
178
DIND
182
Cricketers are often involved in a heated exchange of words during a live match on camera which generates a lot of attraction. One such incident took place on Thursday during a fixture in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League when N Jagadeesan did an obscene finger gesture to Baba Aparajith.
Baba Aparajith, born on 8 July 1994, is an Indian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. He represented India Under-19s in the 2012 ICC Under-19 World Cup. During the tournament, he played an important role in India's title win.
Here’s a summary of his international career:
Despite his strong performances, Baba Aparajith has not been called up to the senior national team.
Baba Aparajith has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Baba Aparajith’s IPL career shows that the IPL does not always reflect a player's talent. He never played a match in the IPL but was part of two teams: Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Super Giants. Aparajith was with CSK from 2013 to 2015 and with RPSG from 2016 to 2017.
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Year |
Team |
Notes |
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2013 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Part of the squad, did not play in any matches. |
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2014 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Part of the squad, did not play in any matches. |
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2015 |
Chennai Super Kings |
Part of the squad, did not play in any matches. |
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2016 |
Rising Pune Super Giants |
Part of the squad, did not play in any matches. |
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2017 |
Rising Pune Super Giants |
Part of the squad, did not play in any matches. |
Baba Aparajith started his domestic career as an all-rounder. He debuted for Tamil Nadu in First-Class cricket in November 2011 against Baroda. He later joined Kerala for the 2024/25 season after playing for Tamil Nadu for several years. Aparajith bats right-handed and bowls off-spin. He has been an important player in domestic cricket, especially in the Ranji Trophy.
Aparajith first caught attention in the Duleep Trophy in 2013-14, where he scored a double century for South Zone. He followed it with another double century for Tamil Nadu in the same season. In 2015, he took his first five-wicket haul in First-Class cricket during a match against Australia A in Chennai. He has been a steady run-scorer and a key player in many important matches.
In the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy, Aparajith was the top scorer for Tamil Nadu, with 417 runs in four matches. He was later picked for India Red in the 2018-19 Duleep Trophy and played for India B in the 2019-20 Deodhar Trophy. In the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Aparajith played a key role in Tamil Nadu reaching the final, scoring 122 runs in the semi-final against Saurashtra.
He also played for the Nellai Royal Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) in 2022, helping them beat the Tiruppur Tamizhans with a score of 46 runs. In 2023, Aparajith represented the Chepauk Super Gillies in TNPL and scored 74 runs in a match against the Dindigul Dragons.
In 2022, Aparajith became the captain of Tamil Nadu for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His all-round abilities and leadership continue to make him an important figure in domestic cricket. In 2024, he moved to Kerala, starting a new chapter in his long domestic career.
Baba Aparajith has had several notable achievements in his cricket career.
Baba Aparajith is known for his cricket skills but also leads an interesting life outside the game. Here are some details about his personal life.
Baba Aparajith’s father is Dr. RN Baba. His mother’s name is not publicly known. He has a twin brother, Baba Indrajith, who is also a cricketer.
As of 2022, Baba Aparajith’s net worth is estimated to be between 1 to 3 million US dollars.
In August 2023, Baba Aparajith had a dispute during a match in the 1st division of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. While playing for Young Stars Cricket Club against Jolly Rovers, Aparajith disagreed with the umpire’s decision. He was dismissed after the opposing team’s appeal. Baba was frustrated by the umpire’s ruling and refused to leave the field. The situation became tense when he attempted to speak with the opposing player. Umpires stepped in to prevent further conflict. Although the decision to dismiss him was reviewed, it remained unchanged.
Baba Aparajith has many fans. Media outlets like Sportskeeda have praised his performances, highlighting his consistency and agility. He has around 33,000 followers on social media, and his skills continue to gain attention from cricket fans.
