International career
Vaibhav Arora is an Indian cricketer born on December 14, 1997. He plays for Himachal Pradesh in domestic cricket and represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
As of now, he has not played for the Indian national team. Arora has been making a name for himself in domestic cricket and the IPL, showing his skill and potential. His consistent performances have raised hopes of a future call-up to the national team.
Leagues Participation
Vaibhav Arora mainly plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Indian Premier League
He has been a part of the league for several seasons, with his career seeing a mix of challenges and successes.
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Year
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Team
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Price
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Matches Played
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Wickets Taken
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Performance Highlights
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2021
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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INR 20 Lakhs
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0
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0
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Did not play any matches, stayed on the bench.
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2022
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Punjab Kings
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INR 2 Crore
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5
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3
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Debuted in IPL, took 3 wickets in 5 matches.
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2023
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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INR 2 Crore
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5
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5
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Returned to KKR, took 5 wickets in 5 games.
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2024
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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INR 2 Crore
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10
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11
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Played an important role in KKR’s title win, with 11 wickets.
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2025
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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INR 1.8 Crore
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-
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-
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Bought by KKR after a bidding war with Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.
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In the 2025 season, Vaibhav Arora will continue with Kolkata Knight Riders. He was bought for INR 1.8 crore, after Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals bid for him.
Domestic career
Vaibhav Arora debuted for Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy in December 2019. He impressed everyone by taking 6 wickets in his first innings, including the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara, and followed it with 3 wickets in the second innings. He finished the season with 29 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 18.58, becoming the top wicket-taker for his state.
In January 2021, he played his first T20 match for Himachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He played 6 matches, taking 10 wickets with an economy rate of 7.41. A month later, he made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He took 4 wickets, including a hat-trick against Maharashtra, which gave his career a boost.
For the 2024-2025 Ranji Trophy season, Vaibhav Arora led the Himachal Pradesh bowling attack alongside Mayank Dagar. He played 12 matches and took 12 wickets. In a match against Baroda on January 20, 2024, he finished with 5 wickets for 68 runs. On November 15, 2024, he made a memorable moment against Puducherry, sending Jai Pande’s bat flying with his delivery.
Records and achievements
Vaibhav Arora has achieved key milestones in his cricket career as a batsman, bowler, and fielder.
- Batting: Vaibhav has played 21 matches and scored 9 runs. He has not scored any half-centuries or centuries. His highest score is 2 runs, which he achieved in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 4, 2023. His batting average stands at 4.50.
- Bowling: In 21 matches, Vaibhav bowled a total of 63.5 overs and took 19 wickets. His best performance came on April 3, 2024, against Delhi Capitals, where he took 3 wickets for 27 runs. His bowling average is 30.84, and his economy rate is 9.18.
- Fielding: Vaibhav has taken 5 catches in the field. He has not scored any runs or taken wickets in fielding.
Personal life
Vaibhav Arora keeps most details about his personal life private, but a few things are known to the public.
Family
Vaibhav comes from Ambala, Haryana, where his family runs a dairy farm. His father is a businessman. Vaibhav studied at Chandigarh University, where he earned a dual degree in BA and BEd. He also played sports for the university.
Finance
As of 2024, Vaibhav Arora’s net worth is about Rs 2.00 crore. His main sources of income come from cricket and sponsorships.
Cars and House
Vaibhav is from Ambala, Haryana, where he lives. Information about his cars and house is not well-known, but he enjoys a comfortable lifestyle.
Scandals
In 2018, Vaibhav almost quit cricket for a private job. His trainer, Ravi Verma, said that Vaibhav was upset about his performance in a district game. Some missed rinks hurt his bowling stats, and he thought it might end his chances of moving up in his career.
Fans
Vaibhav has many fans, especially in his hometown of Ambala. After winning the IPL 2024, he received a warm welcome from fans, including several female fans who greeted him with garlands. Vaibhav has 135k followers on Instagram.
