Vignesh Puthur comes from another generation of Indian cricketers, who come from Malappuram, Kerala. The 23-year-old made his first-ever appearance in professional T20 cricket and made an impact straight away. The 23-year-old made his debut for Mumbai Indians in the game against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk Stadium on Sunday.
Born on March 02, 2001, he hasn’t played T20 cricket at the state level but was found by the MI scouting team. He was sent to South Africa to bowl to MI Cape Town at the nets before making his IPL debut in 2025. And he straight away made his impact.
Vignesh Puthur IPL Profile
| Name | Vignesh Puthur |
|---|---|
| Team | MI |
| IPL Debut | 2025 |
| Matches | 5 |
| Wickets | 6 |
| IPL 2025 Price | INR 30 Lacs |
| Role | All-Rounder |
| Age | 23 Years (02 March 2001) |
Vignesh Puthur Net Worth 2025 & Personal Informational
Vignesh Puthur’s source of income is from playing in domestic and T20 leagues. Speaking of his net worth, there is not exact information available or disclosed anywhere. His deal with MI worth INR 30 lakh is the emergence of his career as a cricketer.
| Name | Vignesh Puthur |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in 2025 (as of now) | Got a deal of INR 30 Lacs by MI |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Sources of income | Domestic matches, t20 leagues |
Vignesh Puthur Early Life
Vignesh Puthur was born in a lower middle-class family. Sunil Kumar, his father, is an auto driver. Her mother’s name is K.P. Bindhu, who is a homemaker. Puthur had a very hard time financially at the early stage, but his family always supported him to pursue his career in cricket.
To pursue his cricket journey, Vignesh left Thrissur and moved to Malappuram. At the college level, he started as a medium pace bowler. But he turned into a spinner as his grown as a cricketer. Vignesh studied for a Master of Arts in Literature from St. Thomas College in Thrissur, where he got recognition as a cricketer.
He played a few games in the first edition of the Kerala Premier League (KPL) for Alleppey Ripples. He also played in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Vignesh has played U23 cricket for Kerala, but he has yet to represent his state at senior level.
Vignesh Puthur’s Cricketing Career
Apart from playing cricket for Kerala at the U23 level and a few appearances in the Kerala Premier League and Tamil Nadu Premier League, Vignest Puthur doesn’t have much cricketing background at the competitive level. In short, he made his T20 debut in the CSK vs MI game in the IPL 2025.
His appearance in the KPL made the MI franchise notice him. That’s where his journey began. The franchise signed him for a price of INR 30 lacs and gave him his first professional contract. On his debut, he returned with a bowling figure of 3/32 and forced the world to notice him. Now, all the eyes will be on him and how he performs in the IPL 2025.
Vignesh Puthur Last 10 IPL Innings bowling Stats
The table below shows bowling stats for Vignesh Puthur last 10 IPL matches.
| Opponent | Wickets/Runs Conceded |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 3/32 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1/21 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 1/31 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1/10 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0/15 |
FAQs
How much does Mumbai Indians pay Vignesh Puthur for the IPL?
Mumbai Indians acquired Vignesh Puthur for INR 30 Lakhs In the IPL 2025 mega auction.
From which state does Vignesh Puthur belong?
Vignesh Puthur was born and brought up in Malappuram, Kerala and he currently resides with his family in Malappuram.
Is Vignesh Puthur married?
Vignesh Puthur is currently unmarried.
What is the net worth of Vignesh Puthur?
Mahipal Lomror’s net worth has not been disclosed anywhere. His deal of 30 lakh with MI, is the start of him career in competitive level.
Will Vignesh Puthur play IPL 2025?
Yes, Vignesh Puthur made his debut for MI in the game against CSK in Chennai and will play in the IPL 2025.
