Kartik Sharma is an Indian cricketer who plays as a wicketkeeper and right-handed middle-order batter. He represents the Rajasthan cricket team. He made his first-class and T20 debut in November 2025, and his List A debut in December 2025.
He has been performing well in domestic matches. He was Rajasthan’s top scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with 445 runs in 8 matches. He has also done well in T20 tournaments, showing he can score quickly and play attacking shots.
Kartik Sharma Records and Achievements
Kartik was the joint-highest six-hitter in the first phase of the 2025-26 Ranji season. He was also the highest six-hitter in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
In the IPL 2026 auction, Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹14.2 crore, making him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.
Kartik Sharma Career Stats
Kartik has played 8 first-class matches and scored 479 runs, including 3 centuries. In List A cricket, he has played 9 matches and scored 445 runs, with 2 centuries and 2 fifties. In T20s, he has played 12 matches and scored 334 runs, with 2 fifties.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| FC | 8 | 479 | 3 | 0 | 38 | 24 |
| List A | 9 | 445 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 26 |
| T20s | 12 | 334 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 28 |
Kartik Sharma Personal Life
Kartik Sharma is from Bharatpur, and his family struggled a lot financially. There were times when they didn’t even have enough money for basic needs. He and his father even had to stay in night shelters during tournaments, and once they slept hungry because they had no money left.
His parents made huge sacrifices for his dream. His father, Manoj Sharma, earned a modest income, but still supported him fully. His mother, Radha Sharma, even sold her jewellery so Kartik could continue playing cricket. The family also sold land and farmland to cover his training and travel expenses.
From a young age, his talent was clear. His father noticed it when he was just a small child hitting the ball very hard. Kartik played at Under-14 and Under-16 levels, but then he went four years without getting selected anywhere.
Finally, Sharma got selected for Under-19 and then Ranji Trophy. His performances there helped him finally reach the IPL. He recently finished Class 12 and plans to continue studies along with cricket. His family is also still closely connected to the game, with one of his brothers playing cricket too.
Kartik Sharma Contract
Kartik Sharma got one of the biggest deals in IPL 2026 when Chennai Super Kings bought him for ₹14.2 crore. This was a life-changing moment for him. He became one of the most expensive uncapped players, along with Prashant Veer.
After the auction, Kartik shared what he wants to do with the money. His first priority is very clear – he wants to repay his father’s loan of ₹26 lakh. He also said the moment of the auction was very emotional. At first, he was unsure if any team would pick him. But when the bidding kept increasing, he couldn’t believe it. After being sold, he even started crying because of happiness, while others around him were celebrating.
FAQs
Q. Which team does Kartik Sharma play for in domestic cricket?
A. Kartik plays for the Rajasthan cricket team.
Q. What was his performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
A. Kartik Sharma scored 445 runs in 8 matches.
Q. Which IPL team signed Kartik Sharma in 2026?
A. Kartik Sharma was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹14.2 crore.
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