Jai Parkash

Jai Parkash
Nationality: Portugal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1984-12-30 Age: 40
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Jai Parkash, born on 30th December 1984 in the bustling city of Mumbai, always had cricket in his veins. From as early as anyone can remember, this right-arm fast-medium bowler was turning heads in street cricket matches with deliveries that could zip past even the most adept local batsmen. His journey from humble beginnings to the bright lights of professional cricket is a tale woven with perseverance, skill, and a touch of destiny.

Growing up, Jai idolised the legendary fast bowlers who dominated the cricketing world. This admiration translated into countless hours honing his craft in the nets, a dedication that would eventually lead him to debut for the state team at the tender age of 19. His talent shone through quickly, as he became renowned for his ability to swing the ball both ways, often leaving batsmen bewildered. It wasn't long before he was catapulted into the national spotlight after a stirring performance in the Ranji Trophy, helping his team secure the championship title in a tense final by taking a dazzling 7 for 29.

Jai's career has been marked by thrilling moments, none more so than during the intense rivalry with neighbouring arch-rivals, where his spellbinding bowling in the 2014 series decider is still talked about in cricketing circles. In that match, his fiery spell of 5 for 23 under pressure earned him the Man of the Match award and helped his country reclaim the coveted Border Trophy.

Renowned for his deceptive slower ball and an uncanny ability to strike at vital moments, Jai's arsenal is as varied as it is potent. With the willow, though not a force to be reckoned with, he's known to chip in with handy lower-order runs, often rescuing his team in precarious situations.

Among his achievements, etching his name in the history books for amassing the most wickets by a domestic fast bowler is a testament to his prowess. Yet, his cricketing story is more than just numbers and accolades; it's about the substantial impact he's made, inspiring a generation of young fast bowlers to dream big and bowl faster.

Jai Parkash remains one of the most respected figures in the cricketing world, not just for his craft but also for his unwavering dedication and insatiable hunger for getting batsmen out. The legacy of his bowling endeavours and his story continues to resonate with fans and young cricketers alike, evidencing that determination and passion can indeed create legends.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 34 20 8 97 33 4.85 73 132.88 0 0 8 6

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 34 28 21 416 46.6 19.81 8.93 25 4 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-04-03
Premier, 28th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - April 3, 2025
Punjab CC Amadora
109/3 (7.2)
Gamblers SC
No result
Premier, 26th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - April 3, 2025
Oeiras CC
119/2 (7.3)
Gamblers SC
115/5 (10)
Oeiras CC won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Ashraful Rupu
Premier, 24th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - April 2, 2025
Lisbon Capitals
183/2 (10)
Gamblers SC
62/9 (10)
Lisbon Capitals won by 121 runs
Player of the Match
Omer Mustafa
Premier, 21st Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - April 2, 2025
Gorkha XI
156/4 (10)
Gamblers SC
30/1 (3)
Gorkha XI won by 15 runs (DLS method)
Player of the Match
Amninder Happy
Premier, 19th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - April 1, 2025
Malo CC
122/8 (10)
Gamblers SC
112/4 (10)
Malo CC won by 10 runs
Player of the Match
Amandeep Singh
Premier, 13th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 31, 2025
Punjab CC Amadora
122/3 (10)
Gamblers SC
122/6 (10)
Match tied (Gamblers SC win the goldden ball)
Player of the Match
Amandeep Khokhar
Premier, 11th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 31, 2025
Oeiras CC
116/2 (8.2)
Gamblers SC
110/5 (10)
Oeiras CC won by 8 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Conrad Greenshields
Premier, 9th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 30, 2025
Lisbon Capitals
72/4 (6.1)
Gamblers SC
67/6 (10)
Lisbon Capitals won by 6 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Ahmad Shafiq
Premier, 6th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 30, 2025
Gorkha XI
147/2 (10)
Gamblers SC
124/8 (10)
Gorkha XI won by 23 runs
Player of the Match
Azhar Andani
Premier, 4th Match, European Cricket Series Portugal - March 29, 2025
Malo CC
124/4 (9.2)
Gamblers SC
121/7 (10)
Malo CC won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Hassan Khan

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