Adithya Ashok is an Indian-origin leg-spin bowler who represents New Zealand in international cricket. Born on September 5, 2002, in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, he moved to New Zealand and developed his career there, playing primarily for Auckland Aces.
Career Overview
- Ashok started his professional T20 career with Auckland in December 2021. In the 2022-23 season, he won New Zealand’s Young Cricketer of the Year award.
- He debuted in T20 internationals during a tour of the UAE and in ODIs against Bangladesh. A back injury kept him out for a while, but he recently made New Zealand’s team for the first ODI against India in January 2026.
- In domestic cricket, he took five wickets on his first-class debut against Central Stags and performed well in the Super Smash tournament.
- Recently, in January 2026, he returned for New Zealand’s first ODI against India in Vadodara, marking his comeback after two years.
Stats
A right-arm leg-break bowler, Ashok excels in domestic T20 with economical spells and multiple hauls.
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Economy | Best |
| ODI | 2 | 1 | 6.39 | 1/63 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 7.00 | 1/28 |
| SMASH | 28 | 30 | 7.57 | – |
Domestic Stats
For Auckland Aces in first-class cricket, Ashok has taken 77 wickets at an average of 33.86, with a best of 7/103. In List A, he has strong figures across competitions, including 31 wickets in 2023 at average of 36.84. His standout domestic performance includes 7/103 against Northern Districts.
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Key Records
- New Zealand Young Cricketer of the Year (2022-23).
- 4 three-wicket hauls and 5 two-wicket hauls in Super Smash.
- Part of New Zealand U19 team with notable youth international contributions.
