IPL 2025: Who is Vignesh Puthur, the Kerala left-arm wrist spinner on debut for MI against CSK?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the two most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) history, are facing off in match 9 of IPL 2025 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The game promises to be a thriller, and another interesting subplot has emerged ahead of the game. Vignesh Puthur, a left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala, has been drafted into the Mumbai Indians lineup and is set to make his IPL debut today.

Puthur, who plays for Kerala in domestic cricket, has impressed selectors with his economical bowling in the ongoing season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India’s premier limited-overs domestic competition. He has taken three wickets in four matches thus far, but his economy rate of 4.65 stands out. His performances have led Mumbai Indians to give the leftie his big break in the IPL tonight. He replaces Australian leg spinner Cameron Green in the MI squad for this match.

With T20 cricket’s demand for bowlers who can restrict the flow of runs and take wickets consistently, Vignesh Puthur will hope to make a lasting impression in his debut game. He could be a crucial X-factor for MI, who are yet to win a game in the tournament thus far.