RAJ BAWA

                        

Raj Angad Bawa is an Indian cricketer and a left hand batsman, as well as a right arm medium fast bowler. His impressive performances for India at various levels of age-group cricket, especially in the national under-19 team, brought him into the limelight. 

Full Name: Raj Angad Bawa 

Date of Birth: June 28, 2003 

Place of Birth: Mohali, Punjab, India 

Nickname: N/A

 

Batting Style: Left-handed

 

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium-fast

 

Role: All-rounder 

Domestic Team: Punjab

International Team: India (Under-19)

Career Highlights: 

India Under-19 Captaincy: Raj Bawa came into the limelight during the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2022 after he single-handedly led his country’s campaign for India. From the very start of the world cup, he stood out as one of the best performers, emerging as an all-rounder for India. He contributed significantly with both his bowling and batting skills. Most notable was his contribution towards India lifting the trophy in the 2022 U-19 World Cup. Batting He played critical innings throughout the tournament that allowed him to earn valuable runs for India. Every innings he played showcased his ability to stabilize the innings while also providing acceleration when needed, a skill that did not go unnoticed by the fans and selectors. Bowling Bawa maintained and built pressure through middle overs and as a partnership breaker. His right-handed medium-fast bowling was effective for the team because of his ability to control the opposition. 

Achievements: 

2022 ICC U-19 World Cup: Raj Bawa was one of the stars of the tournament, both as a batsman and bowler. In the final against England, he played a brilliant all-round match, scoring a crucial 35* and taking 5 wickets, leading India to victory. Versatility: Raj Bawa is considered a highly versatile player due to his ability to contribute in both departments of the game. His performances at the U-19 level have garnered attention from national selectors, and he is seen as a potential prospect for India's senior team in the future. 

Playing Style: 

Batting: Raj Bawa is an aggressive left-handed batsman who can anchor the innings or accelerate as required. His batting technique is solid, and he has a good range of shots, especially through the off-side.

Bowling: 

As a right-arm medium-fast bowler, Bawa relies on accuracy and swing rather than raw pace. His ability to bowl in the middle overs and create breakthroughs makes him an asset in limited-overs formats. 

Future Prospects: 

After his strong showing in the Under-19 World Cup, there is considerable interest in Raj Bawa’s future. He has been seen as one of the next-generation all-rounders for India, especially in the shorter formats of the game. His performances in domestic cricket will be critical in determining how soon he might break into the senior team. 

Stats (as of 2023): U-19 World Cup (2022): 

Batting: 252 runs from 6 matches at an average of 63

 

Bowling: 9 wickets from 6 matches at an average of 16.22 

T20s and List A (as of 2023): Stats may vary depending on the tournaments he’s participated in and may be available from domestic tournaments or India A matches.

 

Personal Life: Raj Bawa hails from Mohali, Punjab, and has been part of the Punjab cricket structure for many years. He has trained and honed his skills in various age-group tournaments before making his mark in the U-19 World Cup.