Who is Tanveer Sangha? Jalandhar-born leggie in Australia's XI vs India

Australia have thrown a curveball as they set an target for India in ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, drafting in young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha into the playing XI for the high-pressure clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. The Dubai wicket has been spin-friendly in the tournament, and with runs on the board, the Jalandhar-born leg-spinner could pose a great threat to Indian batters, who struggled against New Zealand in the Test series last year.

 

At just 23, Sangha has already made a name for himself in Australia’s cricketing circuit, dazzling in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Sydney Thunder. Now, he steps onto one of the biggest stages of his career, looking to weave his magic against a formidable Indian batting lineup.  IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE, India vs Australia full scorecard, Champions Trophy 2025 semis live updates

 

From Jalandhar to Sydney: A cricketing journey

 

Sangha’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born in Jalandhar, India, he moved to Sydney at a young age, where his father worked as a taxi driver. Though he once represented India at the U-16 level, his cricketing destiny unfolded in Australia. Rising swiftly through the ranks, he became a standout performer in the 2020 U-19 World Cup, where he finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps.

 

His talents did not go unnoticed. Sangha was awarded the prestigious NSW Cricket Basil Sellers Scholarship, fast-tracking his rise in Australian cricket. His skill with the ball has since taken him to franchise leagues across the globe, where he has represented teams like Birmingham Phoenix and Washington Freedom, further refining his craft.

 

A dangerous threat in the middle overs

 

Though still finding his feet in 50-over cricket, Sangha’s numbers in List A matches highlight his potential. In 14 games, he has claimed 16 wickets, with a bowling economy of 5.86 and a strike rate of 41.1. His ability to strike at crucial moments, especially in the middle overs, makes him a valuable asset in Australia’s bid to unsettle India’s batting powerhouse. 

Tanveer Sangha Career Stats
Bowling
Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODIs	3	3	138	159	2	1/61	1/61	79.5	6.91	69	0	0	0
T20Is	7	7	168	249	10	4/31	4/31	24.9	8.89	16.8	1	0	0
FC	13	23	2605	1331	37	4/56	5/177	35.97	3.06	70.4	2	0	0
List A	14	14	659	644	16	4/21	4/21	40.25	5.86	41.1	1	0	0
T20s	53	52	1090	1361	68	4/14	4/14	20.01	7.49	16	2	0	0
Batting & Fielding
Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
ODIs	3	2	1	5	5*	5	19	26.31	0	0	0	0	0
T20Is	7	1	1	2	2*	-	4	50	0	0	0	0	1
FC	13	14	5	90	22	10	295	30.5	0	0	8	1	3
List A	14	8	4	45	26*	11.25	70	64.28	0	0	5	0	1
T20s	53	11	7	36	17*	9	41	87.8	0	0	3	1	14