Sameer Rizvi is a middle-order right-handed batter who is a powerful finisher. He was born on 6 December 2003, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and plays domestic cricket at Uttar Pradesh cricket team. He emerged as a star because of his good performances in domestic T20 leagues, where he scored fast runs with high strike rate and displayed a high ability to hit sixes.
Chennai Super Kings purchased him at ₹8.4 crore in the 2024 auction of the Indian premier league owing to his potential to hit hard and finish. In the IPL 2026, he plays for Delhi capitals (DC) as a impact player, he was bought by DC for Rs95 lakh, in the mega auction. Due to his domestic performance and aggressive style, he was a good middle-order player and an investment to the franchise in the long-term.
Sameer Rizvi: Profile
Sammy Rizvi ↲m RIZ-vee; born 15 October 1990) is a British cricketer. He is an aggressive right-handed batsman and right arm part-time off-break bowler. He was born in 2003 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaHis nationality is Indian. He represents Uttar Pradesh domestically. He is currently playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 after getting signed up in auction.
| Attributes | Details |
| Name | Sameer Rizvi |
| Nickname | Right Handed Suresh Raina |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Batter |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off Break |
| Date of Birth | 06 December 2003 |
| Place of Birth | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Sameer Rizvi Age, Height and Physique
Sameer Rizvi is a young cricketer from India who was born in the year 2003 (accounting for around 22 years). He is around 5′10″ tall with an athletic build. Weight is roughly 65–70 kg. He has black hair and a medium-brown skin tone, and he is physically fit.
| Age (As of 2026) | 22 Years |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches 1.77 m 177 cm |
| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 40 inches Waist – 32 Inches biceps – 13 Inches |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
Family Members
| Relation | Name | Profession |
| Father | Haseen Rizvi | Unknonwn |
| Mother | Naba Rizvi | Homemaker |
| Maternal Uncle | Tankeeb Akhtar | Sameer rizvi (first Coach) |
Educational Qualifications
| Attributes | Details |
| High school | JP Academy Meerut |
| Intermediate | JP Academy Meerut |
| Graduation | Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) in Lucknow |
| Cricket Academy | Cantt Cricket Academy (Ganghibagh Meerut) |
Domestic Career
ameer Rizvi began his professional career with Uttar Pradesh, making his domestic debut in the 2022–23 season. He rose to prominence in the UP T20 League, scoring a blistering 104 off 49 balls. A powerful middle-order batter, his consistent performances earned him recognition and opportunities in the IPL.
Ipl Career
In 2024, Sameer Rizvi started his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings, after being bought at a record ₹8.4 crore, becoming the highest-priced uncapped player of the year. He debuted March 22, 2024, against RCB and made his first hit in the league when he hit a six off Rashid Khan.After a quiet first season, Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹95 lakh in the 2025 mega auction. He has 332 runs at a strike rate of 150.23 in 16 games as of April 2026 with a career-high of 90 against Mumbai Indians.
Batting Career Stats
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| IPL 2024 – | 16 | 12 | 3 | 332 | 90 | 36.9 | 221 | 150.2 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 20 |
