Nedumankuzhy Paulose Basil, (born 20 October 1996) commonly known as NP Basil[1] is an Indian cricketer who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket. He is a right-handed medium-pacer.[2]

Nedumankuzhy Basil
Personal information
Full name
Nedumankuzhy Poulose Basil
Born (1996-10-20) 20 October 1996 (age 27)
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2019-presentKerala
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 2 5
Runs scored 1 12
Batting average
100s/50s 0/0 0/0
Top score 1* 10*
Balls bowled 281 249
Wickets 4 5
Bowling average 21.75 58.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0
Best bowling 3/54 3/57
Catches/stumpings 1/0 1/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 8 July 2021

Domestic career edit

Basil was born on 20 October 1996 in Perumbavoor in Ernakulam district of Kerala.[2] He started his cricketing career at Perumbavoor Cricket Club and later moved to Ernakulam District Academy. He has represented Kerala in all age-group levels.[3]

He made his first-class debut for Kerala on 27 January 2020 in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.[4] He played two matches in the tournament and took four wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/54 against Vidarbha.[5][3] He made his List A debut on 20 February 2021 for Kerala in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.[6] His best-bowling figure (3 for 57 in eight overs) from the tournament came against Karnataka in a losing cause.[7][8] He played 5 matches in the tournament and took 5 wickets.[9]

He played for KCA Eagles in the 2020–21 season of KCA President's Cup T20.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ "NP Basil". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Nedumankuzhy Basil". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b "After a breakthrough season, Kerala pacer Basil looks to push on". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Elite, Group A, Ranji Trophy at Ongole, Jan 27-30 2020". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Records / Ranji Trophy, 2019/20 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo.
  6. ^ "Elite, Group C, Bengaluru, Feb 20 2021, Vijay Hazare Trophy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Hazare Trophy: Devdutt Padikkal stars as Karnataka end Kerala's unbeaten run". OnManorama. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Devdutt Padikkal's fourth successive ton propels Karnataka into semi-finals". ESPNcricinfo.
  9. ^ Records / Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2020/21 - Kerala / Batting and bowling averages - ESPNcricinfo
  10. ^ Mohammad, Farzan (5 March 2020). "KCA President's Cup 2021 : Full schedule, squads, match timings and live streaming details". Sports Keeda. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

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