Sakib Hussain, a fast bowler from Bihar of only 21 years of age, attracted attention throughout season 2026 of the IPL after being given his opportunity to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) within a match against the Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad.
With an acquisition cost of Rs 30 lakh Sakib began his first match of the IPL season 2026 remarkably well by getting Yashasvi Jaiswal out with his first ball in his first over. At the end of this match, he had completed 4 overs and recorded figures of 4 wickets for 24 runs (4/24), thereby helping the SRH record a comfortable victory of 57 runs.
Sakib came through the ranks of domestic cricket to finally arrive at the IPL, and he is a right-handed bowler who bowls at medium pace.
His main two bowling determinants are the swing he creates and how well he can control the trajectory of the ball. Because he is so young, he has made some very impressive performances, which is why he has now been on the selectors’ radar.
Personal Information (Sakib Hussain)
Full Name: Sakib Hussain
Date of Birth: December 14, 2004
Age: 21 years
Batting Style: Right-handed
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Bowling Style: Right-arm Medium
Role: Bowler
Teams: Bihar, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders
Sakib Hussain’s Talent Was Evident as Early as Age 17
Early signs of Sakib Hussain’s potential were exhibited from a very tender age. During the 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he grabbed everyone’s attention with a four-wicket haul in only his second appearance in the tournament.
It was his first breakthrough; since then, he kept on getting chances in domestic cricket to become a fast bowler of promise.
Saqib’s Impressive Performance in Domestic Cricket
In First-Class cricket, Saqib has picked up 16 wickets in 6 matches with a best of 6/41. He took this five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26, cementing his place as an emerging talent.
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He has also taken 10 wickets in 12 T20 matches, however, his economy rate is a little on the higher side. Nevertheless, his success in taking wickets has made him one of the top bowlers in T20.
Saqib Hussain’s IPL Journey
The Kolkata Knight Riders initially signed Saqib Hussain to play for them in the 2024 IPL season but he did not see any action during the season and was released at the end of it.
In the 2026 IPL auction, Saqib was brought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹30 lakh and got his chance to debut against the Rajasthan Royals; his debut couldn’t have gone better as he took a wicket on the first delivery bowled in his first match.
Saqib Hussain’s Playing Style
Saqib Hussain is an effective right arm medium bowler who has the knack of swinging the new ball. The most important quality of his bowling is that he has excellent control over line and length, enabling him to put pressure on the batsman.
During the middle overs, Saqib can either restrict runs or pick up wickets. As a batsman, he can contribute with some quick runs at the lower order of the batting order.
Saqib Hussain’s Career Stats
International Career
Yet to make international debut
First-Class Career
Matches: 6
Wickets: 16
Best: 6/41
Average: 30.75
T20 Career
Matches: 13
Wickets: 14
Best: 4/20
Economy: 9.34
IPL Career
Matches: 1
Wickets: 4
Best: 4/24
Career Timeline
T20 Debut: For Bihar against Andhra Pradesh, Indore, 2022
First-Class Debut: For Bihar against Karnataka, Patna, 2024
First IPL Contract: Kolkata Knight Riders, 2024
IPL Debut: For Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, 2026
First IPL Wicket: Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals), IPL 2026
The 21-year-old youngster Saqib Hussain is currently in the early stages of his career; however, given the way he has already left his mark on domestic cricket and the IPL at such a young age, he has the potential to become a major name in Indian cricket in the years to come.
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