Naman Tiwari is one of the most exciting young left-arm fast bowlers from Uttar Pradesh. Blessed with natural pace, swing, and bounce, Naman has quickly risen through the domestic ranks and is already being seen as a strong future prospect in Indian fast bowling. His ability to clock speeds of 140 kmph+ and take wickets in all phases of the game has impressed scouts and franchises alike.
At the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) showed confidence in the uncapped pacer and bought him for ₹1 crore, significantly higher than his base price of ₹30 lakh. After a brief bidding battle with DC and RR, LSG secured Naman as a smart long-term pace investment.
This article covers Naman Tiwari’s IPL 2026 team, price, salary, career stats, records, and last IPL innings.
Naman Tiwari IPL Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Naman Tiwari |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| IPL Debut | 2026 |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹1 Crore |
| Age | 20 Years (Born: 2005) |
| Category | Uncapped (India) |
Naman Tiwari IPL Team, Price & Salary 2026
Naman Tiwari entered the IPL 2026 auction in the uncapped players set with a base price of ₹30 lakh. His recent domestic performances and raw pace triggered interest, and LSG secured him for ₹1 crore after competing with RR and DC.
LSG were looking for a young left-arm pace backup, especially with injury management concerns around express pacers. Naman’s pace, swing, and height make him a useful option who can be developed slowly under experienced bowlers like Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav.
Naman Tiwari IPL Price History
| Year | IPL Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹1.00 Crore | Lucknow Super Giants |
Total IPL Earnings: ₹1.00 Crore
Naman Tiwari IPL Career Stats & Records
Naman Tiwari will be making his IPL debut in 2026, so he does not have IPL stats yet.
| Season | Matches | Wickets | Best | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
IPL 2026 will be Naman Tiwari’s first season in the Indian Premier League.
Naman Tiwari Overall Career Stats & Records
Domestic Career Stats (as of 2025)
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (Ranji) | 9 | 38 | 24.50 | — | 5/62 |
| List A (VHT) | 11 | 24 | 23.80 | 5.2 | 4/35 |
| T20 (SMAT) | 17 | 30 | 19.50 | 7.6 | 4/18 |
Total Domestic Wickets: 92+ (All Formats)
Recent Records & Achievements
- SMAT 2025-26
- 7 matches, 17 wickets
- Average 18.20, economy 7.3
- One five-wicket haul
- Helped Uttar Pradesh finish top of the group
- Ranji Trophy 2024-25
- 5 matches, 25 wickets
- Best figures 5/62
- UP’s leading fast bowler of the season
- Special Highlights
- Bowls consistently at 140 kmph+
- Fastest recorded speed for UP in SMAT 2025
- 3rd-highest wicket-taker in UPT20 League 2025
- Represented India at the 2024 U-19 World Cup
- Recognition
- Selected for NCA U-23 camp
- In India A fast-bowler backup pool (2025)
- SMAT Best Emerging Bowler Award contender
- Highly rated left-arm pace prospect by scouts
Naman Tiwari Last 10 IPL Innings
Naman Tiwari has not played in the IPL yet.
Note: IPL 2026 will be his debut IPL season. His last 10 IPL innings data will be updated once he starts playing matches for Lucknow Super Giants.
