Henil Patel is an 18-year-old Indian fast bowler, born on February 27, 2007 in Valsad, Gujarat. He plays right-arm medium-fast, he started cricket in local clubs in Ahmedabad. His family got him into the sport young, inspired by Gujarat stars like Jasprit Bumrah.
Career Overview
- Henil progressed through Gujarat Under-19 and Under-23 teams, showcasing bounce and late swing. He has played 3 Youth Tests and 12 Youth ODIs.
- Patel has represented India Under-19 in Youth Tests, ODIs, and the U19 Asia Cup, plus India-A Under-19. Key performances include a fifer vs USA in U19 World Cup 2026, 4/64 vs Sri Lanka U19, and 3/21 vs Australia U19. He also played domestic T20 for Alembic Warriors.
Recent Highlights
In the U19 World Cup 2026 match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Patel dismantled USA’s batting, taking key wickets like captain Utkarsh Srivastava and triggering a collapse to 107 all out. His debut over yielded a wicket, and he returned to clean up the tail.
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Stats Overview
Limited senior stats exist, but youth records show strong bowling economy.
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best | Average |
| Youth Tests | 3 | 10 | 3/21 | 26.20 |
| Youth ODIs | 12 | 18 | 5/16 | 27.00 |
| India A U19 | 4 | 5 | 2/21 | 17.20 |
He has delivered notable spells for India U19 in Youth ODIs and global tournaments.
