Arunkumar Unnikrishnan

Arunkumar Unnikrishnan
Nationality: Romania
Position: Batsman
Date of Birth: 1992-08-01 Age: 32
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Arunkumar Unnikrishnan, born on 1st August 1992 in the cricket-loving state of Kerala, India, quickly found his calling amidst the lush greenery where gully cricket was often more of a lifestyle than a mere pastime. From his early days, Arunkumar wielded the bat with a natural flair that soon turned him from a promising youngster into a critical linchpin for his teams.

By the age of 16, Arunkumar was already making waves in the domestic circuit, earning accolades for his knack for scoring runs with an elegance that belied his years. His professional debut came in 2011 when he played for Kerala in the Ranji Trophy. There, he honed his skills against seasoned bowlers, displaying an uncanny ability to adapt his batting style, be it anchoring an innings or launching a counterattack when the situation demanded.

Arunkumar's batting prowess reached new heights during the 2015-16 season. He became known for his footwork against spin, something he polished playing on the dusty pitches of his homeland. Not to mention, his reflexive capability of swiftly changing gears in limited-overs formats became a talking point amongst pundits. His crowning achievement came in 2017, when he orchestrated one of domestic cricket's most memorable chases, remaining unbeaten on 134 in a high-pressure final, etching his name into Kerala cricket folklore.

While primarily a batsman, Arunkumar added a surprising string to his bow with his versatile bowling efforts. Initially, an occasional bowler, he famously turned games around with his surprising breakthroughs, particularly in shorter formats. His adaptability saw him intrigue national selectors and he narrowly missed an India call-up in 2018.

Unnikrishnan's career is peppered with riveting rivalries, none more storied than his encounters with neighboring Tamil Nadu. His duels with spin maestro Ravi Verma became legendary, embodying the intense South Indian cricket rivalry.

Arunkumar may have been an underdog in the wider cricket arena, but his story is one of perseverance and impact. The crowd at Wayanad still talks about the day when rain threatened to wash away the match, only for Unnikrishnan to save it with a brave, swashbuckling display that left many in awe. His legacy remains as one who played the game with an unyielding passion, firmly planting Kerala cricket on the map with each masterstroke.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 32 27 6 389 78 14.41 212 183.49 0 1 30 35

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-06-04
Regular Season, 14th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 3, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
138/2 (9)
Royal Eagles
136/1 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club won by 8 wickets (with 6 balls remaininng)
Player of the Match
Bilal Ahmed
Regular Season, 13th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 3, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
123/6 (10)
Royal Eagles
112/5 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club won by 11 runs
Regular Season, 11th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 3, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
96/3 (7.2)
Bucharest Gladiators
95/5 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Bilal Ahmed
Regular Season, 10th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 2, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
107/3 (8.1)
Bucharest Gladiators
106/4 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Arunkumar Unnikrishnan
Regular Season, 9th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 2, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
72/8 (10)
Royal Eagles
73/3 (8.4)
Royal Eagles won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Regular Season, 6th Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 2, 2025
Bliss Warriors
80/3 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club
68/7 (10)
Bliss Warriors won by 12 runs
Regular Season, 3rd Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 1, 2025
Phoenix Cricket Club
127/5 (9.5)
Bucharest Gladiators
126/5 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining)
Player of the Match
Bilal Ahmed
Regular Season, 1st Match, European Cricket Series Romania - June 1, 2025
Bliss Warriors
106/5 (10)
Phoenix Cricket Club
100/6 (10)
Bliss Warriors won by 6 runs
Player of the Match
Eranga De Silva

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