Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nehal Wadhera

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 18, 2025

How Nehal Wadhera built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nehal Wadhera is an Indian cricketer, known for being a left-handed batsman and a part-time legbreak bowler. He represents Punjab in domestic cricket and plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Played for Punjab Under-16

Starting in 2015, Nehal Wadhera played for the Punjab under-16 cricket team in the Vijay Merchant Trophy.

2016: Named in India's Squad

In August 2018, Nehal Wadhera was named in India's squad for the 2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.

2017: Played for Punjab Under-19

In the 2017–18 season, Nehal Wadhera played for the Punjab under-19 cricket team in the Cooch Behar Trophy, scoring 529 runs.

July 2018: Under-19 Debut for India

On July 17, 2018, Nehal Wadhera made his under-19 debut for India against Sri Lanka in a four-day match, scoring 82 runs and becoming the third cricketer from Ludhiana to play for India at any level.

August 2018: Named in India's Squad

In August 2018, Nehal Wadhera was named in India's squad for the 2016 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.

December 2020: Named in Punjab's Squad

In December 2020, Nehal Wadhera was named in Punjab's squad for the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

April 2022: Record-Breaking Innings

In April 2022, during the semi-final of the Inter-District U-23 Cricket Championship, Nehal Wadhera smashed 578 runs in an innings, surpassing Brian Lara's record and becoming the fastest player to reach 200, 300, 400, and 500 runs. He was also honored by Junior Chamber International.

December 2022: Bought by Mumbai Indians

In December 2022, Nehal Wadhera was bought by the Mumbai Indians for ₹20 lakh to play in the Indian Premier League, becoming the third player from Ludhiana district to get an IPL call-up.

2022: Selected to Play for Punjab

In January 2023, he was selected to play for Punjab in the 2022–23 Ranji Trophy.

January 2023: First-Class Debut and Maiden Century

In January 2023, Nehal Wadhera made his first-class debut for Punjab against Gujarat in the 2022–23 Ranji Trophy. He scored a match-winning century, with 123 runs, in his debut match. He also scored 214 runs against Madhya Pradesh on January 18, 2023, and won player of the match.

April 2023: Twenty20 Debut for Mumbai Indians

On April 2, 2023, Nehal Wadhera made his Twenty20 debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2023 Indian Premier League, scoring 21 runs off 13 balls.

May 2023: Maiden IPL Half-Century

On May 6, 2023, Nehal Wadhera scored his maiden IPL half-century against the Chennai Super Kings. He scored 241 runs from 14 innings in that IPL season.