International career
Shreyas Gopal is an Indian cricketer who started his international career with the Under-19 team. He played a few matches at the international level but made his name in domestic cricket with solid performances.
- 2011: Played three One Day Internationals (ODIs) for the India Under-19 team during the Under-19 World Cup.
Leagues Participation
Shreyas Gopal has played in several cricket leagues, with notable performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Karnataka Premier League (KPL).
Indian Premier League
Shreyas Gopal joined the IPL in 2014 and played for different teams throughout his career. He had some remarkable moments, including a hat-trick in 2019.
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2014
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Mumbai Indians
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Joined Mumbai Indians and played for four seasons.
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2018
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Rajasthan Royals
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Joined Rajasthan Royals. Took a hat-trick in 2019.
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2019
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Rajasthan Royals
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Took a hat-trick against Royal Challengers Bangalore, dismissing Kohli, de Villiers, and Stoinis.
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2022
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2022 season.
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2023
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Not Played
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Did not participate in the 2023 season, as he wasn't sold at the auction.
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2025
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Chennai Super Kings
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Bought by Chennai Super Kings for INR 30,000.
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Karnataka Premier League
Shreyas Gopal has also been part of the Karnataka Premier League, playing for Mysuru Warriors since 2017. He has earned recognition for his performances with the team.
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2017
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Mysuru Warriors
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Bought for 3.4 lacs in the KPL auction.
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2022
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Mysuru Warriors
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Scored 62 runs off 39 balls against Shivamogga Strikers. Named Player of the Match.
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Domestic career
Shreyas Gopal began his domestic career by captaining Karnataka's teams at the under-13, under-15, under-16, and under-19 levels. He debuted for Karnataka in the 2013-14 Ranji season and took 22 wickets at an impressive average of 18. His strong performances helped Karnataka win the Ranji trophy that year. He also took a hat-trick against the Rest of India in the 2014 Irani Cup.
In the 2014-15 season, Shreyas Gopal scored two centuries and accumulated 693 runs in 13 matches, with an average of 46.20. In October 2018, he was selected for India A's squad in the Deodhar Trophy. In August 2019, he was named to the India Blue team for the Duleep Trophy.
As of the 2023/24 season, Shreyas Gopal plays for Kerala in domestic cricket.
Other Leagues
Shreyas Gopal has played in a few regional leagues, showing his skills in T20 matches.
In 2022, he played for Bangalore Blasters in the Maharaja T20 Trophy. He took 3 wickets in 19 overs against Mysuru Warriors on 20 August 2022.
In 2023, he joined Shivamogga Lions for the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament. He took important wickets in a match, including MB Shivam, Md. Tahi, Naga Bharat, and Manish Pandey during the powerplay. In another match against Mangaluru Dragons, Shreyas Gopal and Abhinav Manohar's partnership helped Shivamogga Lions win by 9 runs. Against Gulbarga Mystics, their 71-run partnership (57 balls) led the team to a 176-run victory.
Records and achievements
Shreyas Gopal has set several records and reached key milestones in his career.
- Highest batting score in IPL — 24 runs against Kings XI Punjab in 2018
- Best bowling performance in IPL — 4 wickets for 16 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018
- 2014-2015 Ranji season — Scored 693 runs in 13 matches with an average of 46.20, including 2 centuries and 3 fifties
- 2013-2014 Ranji season — Took 22 wickets in 9 matches with an average of 18.22
- February 12, 2014 — Took the first-ever hat-trick in the Irani Cup, helping Karnataka win
- 2022 — Became the first Karnataka player to be named an impact player in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Personal life
Shreyas Gopal was born on September 4, 1993, in Bangalore, Karnataka. He began playing cricket at a young age. Shreyas attended Frank Anthony Public School and later studied at Jain University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He looked up to Anil Kumble and received a lot of support from his father, Ramaswamy Gopal, who played cricket at the club level, and his mother, Amitha Gopal, who was a state-level volleyball player. Shreyas also captained Karnataka teams at different age levels, which helped him grow his passion for cricket.
Family
Shreyas comes from a family that supports his cricket career. His father, Ramaswamy Gopal, and mother, Amitha Gopal, played important roles in his life. There is not much public information about his siblings.
Finance
As of 2025, Shreyas Gopal's net worth is estimated to be around Rs 6 billion.
Cars and House
Shreyas owns a Tata Harrier and a Mercedes. He lives in a luxury house in Bangalore.
Scandals
In the beginning of his career, Shreyas struggled with his batting, which affected his confidence. However, in the last few years, he focused on improving his batting and aimed to take it to the next level. Despite performing well in the IPL and domestic cricket, he was often left out of the IPL squad, causing some frustration among his fans.
Fans
Shreyas Gopal has a strong fan following. Many fans praised his hat-trick against Baroda on December 3, 2024. After joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Shreyas gained even more attention for his good form. In an interview with cricket.com in December 2024, Shreyas expressed that playing for CSK was a dream come true for him. He said he was happy to be part of a team he had always admired.
Shreyas has 280k followers on Instagram, where he often interacts with his fans.
