Lakshmipathy Balaji Profile, Stats, Age, Biography, Records & ICC Rankings
India -
Bowler
Full Name: Lakshmipathy Balaji
Birth Date: September 27, 1981 (44 Years)
Birth Place: Madras
Nationality: India
Role: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium Fast
Teams: India, Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, TUTI Patriots, Indian Board President's XI
Batting Statistics
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | BF | NO | HS | AVG | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 8 | 9 | 51 | 126 | 0 | 31 | 5.66 | 40.47 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| ODI | 30 | 16 | 120 | 152 | 6 | 21 | 12 | 78.94 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| T20I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 104 | 20 | 54 | 62 | 9 | 15 | 4.9 | 87.09 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| List A | 100 | 52 | 328 | 439 | 17 | 28 | 9.37 | 74.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Class | 106 | 115 | 1202 | 0 | 16 | 49 | 12.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 8 | 15 | - | 1004 | 27 | 9/171 | 37.18 | 3.43 | - | 1 |
| ODI | 30 | 30 | - | 1344 | 34 | 4/48 | 39.52 | 5.57 | - | 0 |
| T20I | 5 | 5 | - | 121 | 10 | 3/19 | 12.1 | 7.56 | - | 0 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 104 | 104 | - | 2797 | 126 | 5/24 | 22.19 | 7.76 | - | 1 |
| List A | 100 | 0 | - | 4257 | 145 | 5/36 | 29.35 | 4.97 | - | 3 |
| First Class | 106 | 0 | - | 8615 | 330 | - | 26.1 | 2.82 | - | 16 |
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Lakshmipathy Balaji Profile, India: Age, Career Stats, Records & ICC Rankings
Lakshmipathy Balaji is a professional cricketer representing the India national team. Born on September 27, 1981, he is currently 44 years old. L Balaji is a skilled Right Arm Medium Fast hailing from Madras, known for his consistent performances across formats.
In Test cricket, Lakshmipathy Balaji has featured in 8 matches, picking up 27 wickets at an average of 37.18. His best bowling figure in an innings stands at 5/76. Most recently, he played a Test match against Pakistan in March 2005, showcasing his ability in the longest format.
In the ODI format, Lakshmipathy Balaji has represented India in 30 matches. Over his ODI career, he has taken 34 wickets, with his standout bowling performance being 4/48. His most recent ODI appearance came against Sri Lanka on February 2009.
When it comes to T20 Internationals, Lakshmipathy Balaji has played 5 games, registering 10 wickets in the shortest format. His best bowling spell in T20I cricket is 3/19, underlining his impact in crucial moments. He recently featured in a T20I match against South Africa on October 2012.