Early Life and Background
Born on January 15, 2000 in Bangalore, Karnataka, Luvnith Sujith Sisodia represents the new generation of wicketkeeper-batsmen emerging from India’s domestic circuit. The left-handed batter and part-time left-arm medium pacer has been part of Karnataka’s cricketing system since his youth days, developing his skills at the state’s renowned cricket academies.
Cricket Career Journey
Domestic Career Highlights
- Made his T20 debut for Karnataka against Mizoram in February 2019
- Part of Karnataka’s squad in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Known for his aggressive batting style (career strike rate of 127.83 in T20s)
- Competent wicketkeeper with 5 stumpings and 8 catches in 15 T20 matches
Recent Performances (August 2024)
- Scored 56 runs with 6 catches for Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters
- Played crucial innings of 41 and 23 in Karnataka Premier League
IPL Career
- 2020: Signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore as backup wicketkeeper
- 2023: Joined Kolkata Knight Riders squad
- Though opportunities have been limited, serves as important backup keeping option
Playing Style and Strengths
- Batting: Aggressive left-handed batsman who can accelerate innings
- Wicketkeeping: Quick reflexes, especially against spinners
- Fielding: Athletic presence with strong throwing arm
- Versatility: Can open or bat in middle order
Career Statistics
T20 Career (as of September 2024)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9 | 124 | 38 | 13.77 | 127.83 | 8 | 5 |
Future Prospects
At just 25 years old, Sisodia has time to develop into:
- Karnataka’s first-choice wicketkeeper across formats
- Potential IPL regular with more domestic performances
- Dark horse candidate for India A teams
His recent performances in Karnataka Premier League suggest he’s working on adding consistency to his natural aggressive game.
Personal Life
- Comes from cricket-loving family in Bangalore
- Trained at Karnataka’s renowned cricket academies
- Known for disciplined work ethic and team-first attitude
While still early in his career, Luvnith Sisodia represents Karnataka’s next generation of wicketkeeping talent following in the footsteps of KL Rahul and CM Gautam. With more opportunities, he could develop into a reliable keeper-batsman option for IPL franchises and potentially higher honors.
