Manimaran Siddharth: Player Profile, Stats, Achievements

Manimaran Siddharth is a promising left-arm spinner known for his control and variations. After proving his skills in domestic cricket, he has now earned a spot in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad for IPL 2025. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and middle overs makes him a valuable asset for the team.

Personal Details of Manimaran Siddharth:

Early Life & Domestic Career

Manimaran Siddharth made his mark in domestic cricket, especially in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he impressed with his spin-bowling skills. His ability to restrict runs and take crucial wickets earned him a spot in IPL franchises. Before joining LSG in IPL 2025, he was part of teams like Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Domestic Debuts:

• T20: November 22, 2019, for Tamil Nadu vs Mumbai in the 2019–20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He took 4 wickets (Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhesh Lad, Suryakumar Yadav) in a standout performance.
• First-Class: December 9–12, 2019, for Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.
• List A: February 20, 2021, for Tamil Nadu vs Punjab in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

IPL Journey with Lucknow Super Giants

Manimaran Siddharth has been part of IPL since 2024 but got limited opportunities. In IPL 2025, playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), he has already made an impact with a 2-wicket haul in a match. As the season progresses, he will aim to establish himself as a key spinner for LSG.
IPL Debut Details
Role: Siddharth was used as a left-arm orthodox spinner in the powerplay, a tactical move by LSG to exploit his ability to swing the ball and vary pace.
Date: March 24, 2024
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 4, IPL 2024
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Opponent: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Performance:Siddharth bowled 2 overs, conceding 21 runs and taking 1 wicket.

His maiden IPL wicket was the prized scalp of Virat Kohli—a moment he described as a dream come true. However, this is a point of clarification: Kohli plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), not RR. This suggests either a mix-up in reporting or that Siddharth’s notable wicket came in a later match (e.g., against RCB on April 2, 2024, in Bengaluru). For his official debut against RR, he bowled in the powerplay but didn’t take a wicket in that specific game, as per match records. His first wicket is widely celebrated as Kohli’s, which aligns with LSG’s game against RCB, not RR.

Against RR, he bowled economically early on but was hit for runs later, finishing with figures of 0/21 in 2 overs.

IPL Bowling Stats

(Stats updated as of IPL 2025 season.)iplt20

M. Siddharth has shown promise as a left-arm spinner and will look to capitalize on his opportunities in IPL 2025. With his ability to control the game in crucial overs, he could become a game-changer for Lucknow Super Giants this season.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL 2025 Squad

Retained Players (Pre-Auction)

1. Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper-Batter) – ₹21 crore
   • Retained as a key overseas batter and finisher.
2. Ravi Bishnoi (Bowler) – ₹11 crore
   • Leg-spinner, retained for his consistency.
3. Mayank Yadav (Bowler) – ₹11 crore
   • Young pace sensation, known for express speed.
4. Mohsin Khan (Bowler) – ₹4 crore
   • Uncapped left-arm pacer, retained for potential.
5. Ayush Badoni (Batter) – ₹4 crore
   • Uncapped all-round talent, a rising star.

Players Bought at IPL 2025 Auction

6. Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper-Batter, Captain) – ₹27 crore
   • Record-breaking buy, most expensive player in IPL history.
7. David Miller (Batter) – ₹7.5 crore
   • South African middle-order powerhouse.
8. Aiden Markram (Batter) – ₹2 crore
   • Versatile South African batter with leadership experience.
9. Mitchell Marsh (Allrounder) – ₹3.4 crore
   • Australian allrounder, adds batting and bowling depth.
10. Avesh Khan (Bowler) – ₹9.75 crore
    • Experienced Indian pacer, strengthens the pace attack.
11. Abdul Samad (Batter) – ₹4.2 crore
    • Dynamic middle-order batter with big-hitting ability.
12. Aryan Juyal (Wicketkeeper-Batter) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped keeper, backup option.
13. Akash Deep (Bowler) – ₹8 crore
    • Indian pacer, adds variety to the bowling lineup.
14. Himmat Singh (Batter) – ₹80 lakh
    • Uncapped Indian batter, domestic standout.
15. Manimaran Siddharth (Bowler) – ₹2.4 crore
    • Left-arm spinner, uncapped talent.
16. Digvesh Rathi (Bowler) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped Indian bowler, squad depth.
17. Shahbaz Ahmed (Allrounder) – ₹2.4 crore
    • Left-arm spinning allrounder, utility player.
18. Akash Singh (Bowler) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped left-arm pacer.
19. Shamar Joseph (Bowler) – ₹3 crore
    • West Indian pacer, acquired via Right-to-Match (RTM) card.
20. Prince Yadav (Bowler) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped Indian bowler, emerging talent.
21. Yuvraj Chaudhary (Batter) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped Indian batter, future prospect.
22. Rajvardhan Hangargekar (Allrounder) – ₹1 crore
    • Uncapped Indian pace-bowling allrounder.
23. Arshin Kulkarni (Allrounder) – ₹30 lakh
    • Uncapped Indian allrounder, youth prospect.
24. Matthew Breetzke (Batter) – ₹30 lakh
    • South African opener, overseas depth.

Replacement Player (Post-Auction)

25. Shardul Thakur (Allrounder) – Signed as a replacement
    • Joined LSG mid-season (exact price undisclosed, typically base price or negotiated), replacing an injured player (likely Mayank Yadav, who suffered a toe injury as per reports).

Key Details

Coaching Staff: Justin Langer (Head Coach), Lance Klusener (Assistant Coach), Adam Voges (Assistant Coach), Zaheer Khan (Mentor).
Total Players: 25 (maximum squad size).
Overseas Players: 8 (Pooran, Miller, Markram, Marsh, Joseph, Breetzke, plus two slots filled from retentions/auction).
Purse Spent: ₹119.9 crore (out of ₹120 crore), leaving ₹0.1 crore remaining.
Captain: Rishabh Pant, announced January 20, 2025.