Ish Sodhi
New Zealand
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
October 31, 1992 (33 years)
Birth Place
Ludhiana, India
Nickname
Ish Sodhi
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm legbreak
RECENT FORM
BATTING
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
AUS
9*(7)
T20I
04 Oct 25
RSA
DNB
T20I
16 Jul 25
PAK
DNB
T20I
26 Mar 25
PAK
DNB
T20I
23 Mar 25
PAK
10(10)
T20I
21 Mar 25
BOWLING
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
AUS
0-24
T20I
04 Oct 25
RSA
2-34
T20I
16 Jul 25
PAK
1-32
T20I
26 Mar 25
PAK
1-15
T20I
23 Mar 25
PAK
0-28
T20I
21 Mar 25
TEAMS
New Zealand U19, New Zealand A, New Zealand, Northern Knights, Adelaide Strikers, Nottinghamshire, New Zealand XI, Rajasthan Royals, Jamaica Tallawahs, Brampton Wolves, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Worcestershire, Welsh Fire, Canterbury, Trent Rockets, Manchester Originals
ICC RANKINGS
| FORMAT | CURRENT RANK | BEST RANK |
|---|---|---|
| Test | -- | 92 |
| ODI | -- | -- |
| T20I | -- | -- |
Profile
A leg spinner with a lot of flair, Ish Sodhi's career has been a mixed path so far but the good part is that he has finally started to realize the potential which was seen in him quite early in his career. He had barely finished a First-class season before making his Test debut at the young age of 19. It's always tough for a Non-Asian spinner (especially a Kiwi) because the majority of the pitches at home barely have anything in it for the spin bowlers. There are a handful that are slightly slower in nature but then again, don't turn much at all. Despite all the odds, Sodhi fought hard. That was a work in progress that was there for all to see. Even in the sub-continent, he couldn't create the impact a spinner usually does due to his inability to hit the right lengths. Experience, clearly was lacking in a big way but the talent on offer was a temptation.
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
October 31, 1992 (33 years)
Birth Place
Ludhiana, India
Nickname
Ish Sodhi
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm legbreak
Bio
Batting
Bowling
Career
News
Profile
A leg spinner with a lot of flair, Ish Sodhi's career has been a mixed path so far but the good part is that he has finally started to realize the potential which was seen in him quite early in his career. He had barely finished a First-class season before making his Test debut at the young age of 19. It's always tough for a Non-Asian spinner (especially a Kiwi) because the majority of the pitches at home barely have anything in it for the spin bowlers. There are a handful that are slightly slower in nature but then again, don't turn much at all. Despite all the odds, Sodhi fought hard. That was a work in progress that was there for all to see. Even in the sub-continent, he couldn't create the impact a spinner usually does due to his inability to hit the right lengths. Experience, clearly was lacking in a big way but the talent on offer was a temptation.
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born
October 31, 1992 (33 years)
Birth Place
Ludhiana, India
Nickname
Ish Sodhi
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm legbreak
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RECENT FORM
Batting Form
OPPN.
Score
Format
Date
AUS
9*(7)
T20I
04 Oct 25
RSA
DNB
T20I
16 Jul 25
PAK
DNB
T20I
26 Mar 25
PAK
DNB
T20I
23 Mar 25
PAK
10(10)
T20I
21 Mar 25
Bowling Form
OPPN.
Wickets
Format
Date
AUS
0-24
T20I
04 Oct 25
RSA
2-34
T20I
16 Jul 25
PAK
1-32
T20I
26 Mar 25
PAK
1-15
T20I
23 Mar 25
PAK
0-28
T20I
21 Mar 25
Batting Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 54 | 127 | 8 |
| Innings | 31 | 26 | 40 | 2 |
| Runs | 561 | 210 | 206 | 7 |
| Balls | 1194 | 289 | 201 | 17 |
| Highest | 65 | 35 | 19 | 6 |
| Average | 20.78 | 9.55 | 7.63 | 3.5 |
| SR | 46.99 | 72.67 | 102.49 | 41.18 |
| Not Out | 4 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| Fours | 68 | 8 | 12 | 0 |
| Sixes | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Ducks | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 50s | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 300s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 400s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| Test | ODI | T20 | IPL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 54 | 127 | 8 |
| Innings | 38 | 50 | 121 | 8 |
| Balls | 4043 | 2557 | 2537 | 181 |
| Runs | 2500 | 2350 | 3391 | 202 |
| Maidens | 91 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Wickets | 58 | 64 | 146 | 9 |
| Avg | 43.1 | 36.72 | 23.23 | 22.44 |
| Eco | 3.71 | 5.51 | 8.02 | 6.7 |
| SR | 69.71 | 39.95 | 17.38 | 20.11 |
| BBI | 6/86 | 6/39 | 4/28 | 3/26 |
| BBM | 8/173 | 6/39 | 4/28 | 3/26 |
| 4w | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 5w | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Information
t20
Debut
vs West Indies, 2014-07-05, Windsor Park
Last Played
vs Australia, 2025-10-04, Bay Oval
test
Debut
vs Bangladesh, 2013-10-09, Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium
Last Played
vs India, 2024-11-01, Wankhede Stadium
odi
Debut
vs Zimbabwe, 2015-08-02, Harare Sports Club
Last Played
vs Sri Lanka, 2024-11-19, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
ipl
Debut
vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2018-04-29, Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Last Played
vs Delhi Capitals, 2019-05-04, Arun Jaitley Stadium
cl
Debut
vs Southern Express, 2014-09-13, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
Last Played
vs Barbados Royals, 2014-09-30, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
Profile
A leg spinner with a lot of flair, Ish Sodhi's career has been a mixed path so far but the good part is that he has finally started to realize the potential which was seen in him quite early in his career. He had barely finished a First-class season before making his Test debut at the young age of 19. It's always tough for a Non-Asian spinner (especially a Kiwi) because the majority of the pitches at home barely have anything in it for the spin bowlers. There are a handful that are slightly slower in nature but then again, don't turn much at all. Despite all the odds, Sodhi fought hard. That was a work in progress that was there for all to see. Even in the sub-continent, he couldn't create the impact a spinner usually does due to his inability to hit the right lengths. Experience, clearly was lacking in a big way but the talent on offer was a temptation.
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan
Till late 2014, Sodhi was persisted with in red-ball cricket before the Kiwi selectors decided to axe him. The domestic performances had shown that he was a much better bowler in the shorter formats, perhaps one made just for those. In the latter half of 2015, he made his ODI debut. Since then, he has been a part of the limited-overs squad. The 2016 World T20 was a defining moment for him as he, along with Mitchell Santner, impressed one and all throughout the tournament. The duo's sterling performance against India on a raging turner was the most talked about thing then. It also provided a new lease of life for Sodhi who decided to focus more on white-ball cricket.
Sodhi, as the name suggests, comes from a family with Indian roots. They had shifted to New Zealand where the young Ish pursued his cricketing fortunes from a tender age. A wrist spinner is always a tempting proposition, particularly in today's modern era where most pitches are batting friendly. Add to it the two new balls in 50-over cricket which has made life hard for the finger spinners. Sodhi, however, didn't let the off-field expectations get to him and focussed mainly on developing consistency in hitting the right lengths. Thanks to the backing of selectors and his experience of playing several T20 leagues - Sodhi continues to remain a key player of the Kiwi set-up.
by Hariprasad Sadanandan