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Rasikh Dar: Age, 19 IPL 2026 Wickets & 4/24 Record

Rasikh Dar is an Indian fast-medium bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru who took 19 wickets in 12 matches during the team's IPL 2026 title-winning season. Born in Ashmuji, Jammu and Kashmir, on 5 April 2000, he was 26 on 30 August 2026. His route to that breakthrough included becoming Mumbai Indians' youngest debutant, serving a two-year BCCI ban over a faulty birth certificate, recovering from a serious back injury, taking nine wickets for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 and representing India A at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup. RCB bought him for ₹6 crore, retained him for 2026, and used his new-ball movement, slower balls and yorkers across several phases. He finished the final with three for 27, the clearest performance of a career defined by rebuilding after setbacks.

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Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium bowlerBorn 5 April 2000

Current squadRoyal Challengers BengaluruIndian Premier League · Retained for IPL 2026 and took 19 wickets in RCB's title-winning campaign

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Full nameRasikh Salam Dar

Age26As of 30 August 2026

Date of birth5 April 2000Ashmuji, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Batting styleRight-handed

Bowling styleRight-arm fast-medium

Career overview

Rasikh Dar cricket career

Born on 5 April 2000 in Ashmuji; age 26 on 30 August 2026.

Right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler.

Took 19 wickets in 12 matches for RCB in IPL 2026.

Recorded IPL-best figures of four for 24 against Lucknow Super Giants.

Took three for 27 in the 2026 IPL final against Gujarat Titans.

Career snapshot through the 2026 IPL: 69 wickets in 54 T20 matches.

Career story

Rasikh Dar career and playing journey

Who is Rasikh Dar?

Rasikh Dar, whose full name is Rasikh Salam Dar, is an Indian pace bowler from Jammu and Kashmir. He plays domestic cricket for Baroda and franchise cricket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The official RCB directory classifies him as a bowler, while current records describe his style as right-arm fast-medium and his batting as right-handed.

His name appears in several forms. RCB and the IPL commonly use Rasikh Dar, the BCCI's 2024 India A announcement used Rasik Salam, and older records often use Rasikh Salam. The date of birth, teams and match history establish one player, so those spelling variations belong to the same career record rather than separate profiles.

Rasikh Dar's age, date of birth and birthplace

Rasikh was born on 5 April 2000 in Ashmuji, a village in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. He was 26 years old on 30 August 2026. His current RCB profile and BCCI-linked records support the 2000 birth year, which is used throughout this page.

An older Mumbai Indians player page contains a conflicting 2001 reference inside its biography. That inconsistency is not ignored or averaged. Current official records consistently use 5 April 2000, while the 2019 BCCI disciplinary announcement explains why birth documentation became part of his public career story.

How did Rasikh Dar start playing cricket?

Rasikh told RCB that he began with tennis-ball cricket in his village and initially knew little about the organised under-14 and under-16 pathway. His family lived roughly 70 to 80 kilometres from Srinagar, making formal trials a much bigger commitment than walking to a nearby academy.

He credited his mother with supporting the ambition when relatives doubted cricket could become a career. That account comes from Rasikh himself rather than a later biography site's reconstruction. It explains the practical distance between informal village cricket and the state system he was trying to enter.

What role did Irfan Pathan play in Rasikh Dar's development?

Rasikh said he was not selected at his first Jammu and Kashmir under-19 trial. When he returned the following year, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was working with the state as a mentor and player. After watching only a few deliveries, Pathan asked Rasikh to stop and offered to help him.

The moment was an introduction, not an instant professional contract. Rasikh still had to earn state selection and adjust from tennis-ball cricket to a structured programme. Pathan's intervention mattered because it placed a raw pace prospect in front of coaches able to develop his movement and physical preparation.

Rasikh Dar's domestic debuts for Jammu and Kashmir

Rasikh made his List A debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 3 October 2018. His first-class debut followed against Assam in the Ranji Trophy on 30 December 2018, and he entered recognised T20 cricket for the state during the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Those debuts belong to three statistical formats. A first-class match can last several days, List A cricket uses one limited-overs innings per team, and T20 cricket is shorter again. Keeping the dates and formats separate avoids turning a compact early season into one vague debut claim.

How did Rasikh Dar reach Mumbai Indians?

Mumbai Indians signed Rasikh before IPL 2019 after his rapid rise with Jammu and Kashmir. He debuted against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on 24 March 2019 and became the youngest player to represent Mumbai at the time. The club asked him to open the bowling in a high-scoring match.

His first over included a no-ball, but Mumbai bowling coach Shane Bond praised how he responded and noted the movement he produced against Shikhar Dhawan. Rasikh finished without a wicket, so the value of the appearance lies in the responsibility and the signs of skill rather than an invented breakthrough dismissal.

Why was Rasikh Dar banned by the BCCI in 2019?

The BCCI banned Rasikh for two years in June 2019 after what its media advisory called a discrepancy involving submission of a faulty birth certificate. The board removed him from the India under-19 squad for a one-day tri-series in England and named Prabhat Maurya as his replacement.

That wording should be kept precise. The official notice establishes the sanction and the stated document problem; it does not justify adding motives or legal findings the BCCI did not publish. Rasikh's present birth date is taken from current official records rather than from pre-ban age references.

How did Rasikh Dar rebuild during the two-year absence?

Rasikh later told RCB that the two years without competitive cricket were difficult because there was no immediate match to provide motivation. He continued training and expanded his bowling, focusing on outswing after previously relying more heavily on inswing.

The work did not erase the disciplinary record, but it gave his comeback a cricketing foundation. Fast bowlers need repeatable actions as well as new variations. Rasikh's later value with the new ball and at the death grew from having more than one way to challenge a batter.

Rasikh Dar's KKR return and 2022 back injury

Kolkata Knight Riders signed Rasikh for IPL 2022 after he returned to domestic cricket. He played two matches before a lower-back injury ruled him out of the remainder of the season. The IPL's official archive records Harshit Rana joining KKR as his replacement.

Rasikh said he initially tried to shorten the recovery timetable and suffered another setback. He then accepted that rehabilitation could not be rushed. That change in approach is important because the 2024 and 2026 seasons required him to withstand repeated high-pressure overs rather than merely return for a single game.

Why was IPL 2024 a turning point for Rasikh Dar?

Delhi Capitals bought Rasikh for ₹20 lakh before IPL 2024 and gave him a sustained role after his injury years. He took nine wickets in eight matches at 21.64, striking every 12.52 balls. Delhi's season review highlighted his work at the death, where execution is tested against batters actively seeking boundaries.

His best return of that campaign was three for 34 against Mumbai Indians. The performance carried extra meaning because Mumbai had given him his first IPL opportunity, but the larger breakthrough was eight appearances in one season. It replaced the pattern of brief, interrupted franchise spells with a real body of work.

What did Rasikh Dar achieve with India A in 2024?

The BCCI selected Rasikh for India A at the 2024 ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman. He bowled in the powerplay and at the death as India A reached the semi-final. The selection followed his Delhi season and provided representative experience against other emerging national sides.

India A is not the senior India team. Rasikh had not made a senior international debut by 30 August 2026, so this page does not create a T20I row or call him a capped India player. The tournament is a significant pathway achievement without being upgraded into something it was not.

Why did RCB pay ₹6 crore for Rasikh Dar?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought Rasikh for ₹6 crore at the 2025 mega auction after he entered with a ₹30 lakh base price. RCB's official auction review linked the investment to his India A work and his ability to bowl both early and late in a T20 innings.

The price is a defined IPL auction amount, not a net-worth estimate or proof of take-home income. It covers the contract acquired at that auction within league rules. Taxes, bonuses, endorsements and private assets cannot be calculated from the ₹6 crore figure.

What happened to Rasikh Dar in IPL 2025?

Rasikh made two appearances for RCB in IPL 2025 and took one wicket. He was part of the championship squad but did not hold a regular place in the XI. That distinction matters: winning a team medal and producing a full season of individual statistics are different achievements.

RCB retained him for IPL 2026 despite the limited 2025 role. The official retention list kept his ₹6 crore squad value and confirmed that the franchise still saw a future role for his pace variations. The following season validated that decision with a much larger workload.

How did Rasikh Dar start IPL 2026?

Rasikh broke into RCB's 2026 side and took five wickets across his first three matches. The early run included four for 24 against Lucknow Super Giants, his best IPL figures. RCB's account described that spell as the point at which his new-season opportunity became a match-winning contribution.

Four for 24 is an innings return, not an extra total to add to his season wickets. The spell is already included in the 19 wickets he took across IPL 2026. Its value comes from concentration: four dismissals in one match and a career-best franchise return.

What makes Rasikh Dar effective in T20 cricket?

Rasikh can swing the new ball, use cutters when pace-on bowling is easier to hit and aim yorkers at the end of an innings. RCB bowling coach Omkar Salvi also highlighted his competitive temperament and ability to move the ball both ways. Those options let a captain use him in more than one phase.

Versatility does not mean every over has the same risk. Powerplay bowling carries fielding restrictions, middle overs require control against set batters, and death overs often produce a higher economy rate. His 2026 value came from accepting those difficult assignments while still striking every 13.53 balls.

Rasikh Dar's role in RCB's playoff qualification

Against Punjab Kings in May 2026, Rasikh entered as an Impact Player, struck in his first over and finished with three wickets. RCB won by 23 runs and secured a playoff place. The match connected an individual spell to a clear team consequence without claiming he decided the entire season alone.

Impact Player appearances can make squad and match totals confusing. A player may not appear in the named starting XI yet still enter the match and record official figures. The completed scorecard, rather than the pre-match roster, is the authority for his wickets and appearance.

How did Rasikh Dar perform in the IPL 2026 playoffs?

Rasikh took two for 24 in Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans as RCB advanced to the final. He then produced three for 27 from four overs in the title match against the same opponent, removing Nishant Sindhu and leading RCB's bowling figures in a five-wicket win.

The final was his most important IPL spell because the stakes and execution aligned. Gujarat were held to 155 for eight before RCB completed the chase. Rasikh's three wickets belonged to a collective bowling effort, but three for 27 made him the team's leading wicket-taker in the final itself.

Rasikh Dar's complete IPL 2026 record

Rasikh played 12 matches in IPL 2026 and took 19 wickets from 257 deliveries. His bowling average was 21.32, economy rate 9.46 and strike rate 13.53, with best figures of four for 24. He also took three wickets in an innings twice during the campaign.

Those figures explain both reward and cost. An economy above nine reflects the scoring environment and the difficult phases he bowled, while a wicket every 13.53 balls shows frequent breakthroughs. Judging only one of the two rates would miss the trade-off in his role.

What is Rasikh Dar's overall IPL record?

Through the 2026 final, Rasikh had played 25 IPL matches and taken 29 wickets. His overall bowling average was 28.07, economy 10.01 and strike rate 16.83, with four for 24 as his best return. His earlier seasons included Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and RCB.

The overall line includes 19 wickets from 2026 and nine from 2024, plus his smaller returns in 2019, 2022 and 2025. Those season figures must not be added again to the overall 29. The comparison instead shows how strongly the latest campaign changed a previously small career sample.

Why did Rasikh Dar move from Jammu and Kashmir to Baroda?

Rasikh switched to Baroda before the 2025-26 Indian domestic season. Public sources establish the move and his subsequent appearances, but they do not provide enough detail to assign a private motive. It opened a new first-class, List A and T20 chapter after his earlier career with Jammu and Kashmir.

For Baroda in 2025-26, he took six wickets in the Ranji Trophy, six in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and five across the available Syed Mushtaq Ali competition rows. Those tournament figures belong inside his wider format totals and show that his year was not limited to the IPL.

Rasikh Dar's first-class statistics

The career snapshot through the 2025-26 season records eight first-class matches, 116 runs and 19 wickets. Rasikh averaged 29.00 with the bat because four of his eight innings were not out, and his highest score was 45 not out. With the ball he averaged 27.68 and had best innings figures of three for 26.

Eight matches remain a small red-ball sample. His first-class economy of 3.44 and strike rate of 48.21 provide context, but they should not be used to claim a settled long-format ceiling. The record says he has contributed; it does not yet describe a long Ranji career.

Rasikh Dar's List A statistics

Rasikh had played 15 List A matches through the 2025-26 season, taking 19 wickets at 37.36 with best figures of four for 23. He had scored 51 runs, including a highest score of 21 not out, and held three catches.

His 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy return for Baroda added six wickets to that record. List A cricket should not be confused with the IPL: innings are longer, bowling allocations differ and the overall figures use separate matches. There is no ODI record because he had not played for senior India.

Rasikh Dar's T20 career statistics

Through IPL 2026, Rasikh's recognised T20 record contained 54 matches and 69 wickets at an average of 23.33. He had delivered 1,110 balls, conceded 1,610 runs and recorded an economy rate of 8.70 and strike rate of 16.08. His best figures remained six for 31.

The T20 total includes domestic and franchise competitions, including the IPL. It does not include a senior T20 international because he remained uncapped. His 19 IPL 2026 wickets are already part of the 69, so adding them would double-count the same dismissals.

What does Rasikh Dar's six for 31 record mean?

Six for 31 is Rasikh's best bowling return in recognised T20 cricket and his only five-wicket innings through the 2026 cutoff. It is different from his IPL best of four for 24 because the broader T20 category includes competitions outside the IPL.

A career-best line identifies the strongest innings return, not a typical performance. His averages and strike rates describe repeat output across many spells. Using both tells readers that he has produced one exceptional six-wicket innings while also building a growing multi-season record.

Rasikh Dar records

Rasikh Dar career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

First-class (through 2025-26)8matches

Batting

Innings: 8
Runs: 116
High score: 45*
Average: 29.00
Strike rate: 87.21
Not outs: 4
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 19
Best bowling: 3/26
Average: 27.68
Economy: 3.44
Strike rate: 48.21
Balls: 916
Catches / stumpings: 1 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 0 / 0

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

List A (through 2025-26)15matches

Batting

Innings: 8
Runs: 51
High score: 21*
Average: 17.00
Strike rate: 71.83
Not outs: 5
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 19
Best bowling: 4/23
Average: 37.36
Economy: 5.92
Strike rate: 37.84
Balls: 719
Catches / stumpings: 3 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 0 five-wicket hauls; ten-wicket hauls not listed

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

T20 (through IPL 2026)54matches

Batting

Innings: 20
Runs: 81
High score: 10*
Average: 7.36
Strike rate: 100.00
Not outs: 9
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Wickets: 69
Best bowling: 6/31
Average: 23.33
Economy: 8.70
Strike rate: 16.08
Balls: 1,110
Catches / stumpings: 12 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 1 five-wicket hauls; ten-wicket hauls not listed

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

IPL (through 2026 final)25matches

Batting

Runs: 43
High score: 10
Average: 8.60
Strike rate: 102.38
Not outs: 3
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 25
Wickets: 29
Best bowling: 4/24
Average: 28.07
Economy: 10.01
Strike rate: 16.83
Balls: 488
Catches / stumpings: 6 catches; stumpings not listed
5w / 10w: 0 five-wicket hauls; ten-wicket hauls not listed

Only fields published by the named source are shown; unavailable values are not guessed.

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

List A

Debut

Jammu and Kashmir v Rajasthan, 3 October 2018

Last listed match

Baroda, 2025-26 season

First-class

Debut

Jammu and Kashmir v Assam, 30 December 2018

Last listed match

Baroda, 2025-26 season

IPL

Debut

Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, 24 March 2019

Last listed match

RCB v Gujarat Titans, final, 31 May 2026

India A

Debut

ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, October 2024

Last listed match

India A semi-final campaign, October 2024

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Became Mumbai Indians' youngest debutant in March 2019.
Returned from a BCCI ban and a serious back injury to take nine IPL 2024 wickets.
Selected for India A at the 2024 Emerging Teams Asia Cup.
Bought by RCB for ₹6 crore and retained for IPL 2026.
Took 19 wickets in IPL 2026, including four for 24 against Lucknow.
Finished the 2026 IPL final with three for 27 as RCB won the title.

Reader questions

Rasikh Dar FAQ

How old is Rasikh Dar?

Rasikh Dar was born on 5 April 2000 and was 26 years old on 30 August 2026.

Where is Rasikh Dar from?

He is from Ashmuji in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

What is Rasikh Dar's bowling style?

He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler who can swing the new ball and use cutters, slower balls and yorkers in T20 cricket.

Has Rasikh Dar played for India?

He represented India A at the 2024 Emerging Teams Asia Cup but had not made a senior international appearance by 30 August 2026.

Why was Rasikh Dar banned?

The BCCI banned him for two years in 2019 after a discrepancy involving submission of a faulty birth certificate and removed him from an India under-19 squad.

How many wickets did Rasikh Dar take in IPL 2026?

He took 19 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 21.32 and strike rate of 13.53.

What are Rasikh Dar's best IPL figures?

His best IPL figures are four for 24, recorded for RCB against Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.

How did Rasikh Dar perform in the IPL 2026 final?

He took three for 27 from four overs against Gujarat Titans as RCB won the final by five wickets.

How many T20 wickets does Rasikh Dar have?

The career snapshot through IPL 2026 records 69 wickets in 54 recognised T20 matches, with best figures of six for 31.

What was Rasikh Dar's IPL auction price?

RCB bought him for ₹6 crore at the 2025 mega auction after he entered with a ₹30 lakh base price, and the official 2026 squad document retained that value.

Conclusion

Rasikh Dar's career has not followed a smooth line. A rapid rise to Mumbai Indians was followed by a two-year BCCI ban, then another interruption through a back injury. His response was to rebuild his bowling, earn a sustained Delhi Capitals role and reach India A.

IPL 2026 turned that persistence into a complete top-level season. Nineteen wickets, four for 24 and three for 27 in the final made Rasikh an active part of RCB's championship rather than simply a squad member. At 26, his next challenge is to extend that short-format breakthrough while building a deeper domestic record for Baroda.