Sameer Rizvi is an Indian cricketer who bats right-handed and represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. Currently, he plays for Kanpur Superstars. Uttar Pradesh cricket team and Delhi Capitals. Rizvi has played across all cricket formats, such as first class, list A and T20s. He has gained wider recognition after the 2023 UP T20 League. In this blog, we will talk about Sameer Rizvi stats, age, height, education, career, recent matches, net worth, and much more.
Sameer Rizvi: Profile
Sameer Rizvi, popularly known by the name right-handed Suresh Raina who was born on 6 December, 2003 in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He follows the religion of Islam and by Indian nationality. Rizvi is a batsman with a right-handed batting style and Right-arm off-break bowling style. His jersey number is #7 in both India Under-19 and Kanpur Superstars in the UPT20 League. Rizvi is mentored by Tankeeb Akhtar and Sunil Joshi, and apart from the profession, he likes to travel and listen to music.
| Real Name/ Full Name | Sameer Rizvi |
| Nickname | Right-handed Suresh Raina |
| Date of Birth | 6 December 2003 |
| Place of Birth | Loiya, Meerut, UP |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Playing Role | Batsman |
| Jersey Number | #7 (India Under-19)#7 (Kanpur Superstars in UPT20 League) |
| Coach/ Mentor | Tankeeb AkhtarSunil Joshi |
| Hobbies | Travelling and listening to music |
Sameer Rizvi Age
As of 2025, Sameer’s age is 21 years old, and on 6 December, he will be 22 years old. Born in December, his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Sameer Rizvi Height and Physical Appearance
If we talk about Sameer Rizvi’s height, then he has a tall height, measuring 5ft 10in (in feet & inches), 178cm (in centimeters), and 1.78m (in meters). His weight is 70kg (in kilograms) and 154lbs (in pounds). Rizvi has a fit and athletic body with black hair and eyes, as well as fair skin tone. Sameer does not have any tattoos on his body. He has a charismatic and mesmerising personality.
| Height | 5ft 10in (in feet & inches)178cm (in centimeters)1.78m (in meters) |
| Weight | 70kg (in kilograms)154lbs (in pounds) |
| Body Measurements | Chest (40 inches)Waist (32 inches)Biceps (13 Inches) |
| Body Type | Fit and Athletic |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Tattoo | No |
Early Life & Educational Qualifications
The young cricketer Sameer Rizvi started his education late and completed high school (10th) after turning the age of 20 years old. He attended the JP Academy and Meerut High School. We can say that his highest educational qualification is 10th pass.
Now moving on to his early life, Sameer started playing cricket at the age of 11 at Gandhibagh Academy, Meerut. He was mentored by his uncle Tankeeb Akhtar. Initially, Rizvi’s father did not support him playing cricket, but later he did. In 2011, during a Ranji Trophy match between Uttar Pradesh and Saurashtra, his attention was captured by Suresh Raina; at that time, Rizvi was just 8 years old. Suresh Raina gifted him the sunglasses by seeing his fielding efforts. Till the Under-16, Rizvi used to open batting and was later convinced by one of the coaches after seeing his talent in batting against spin bowling. His father’s diagnosis with a brain haemorrhage in 2020 made him the family’s breadwinner.
Sameer Rizvi Family Background
Speaking of his family, Sameer Rizvi father name is Haseen Rizvi, who is a property dealer, and his mother is Ruksana Rizvi, who is a homemaker. Apart from Sameer Rizvi parents, he has one elder brother, Afseen Rizvi, and two sisters, Naba Rizvi. His maternal uncle is Tankeeb Akhtar, who is the cricket coach.
| Relation | Name | Profession |
| Mother | Ruksana Rizvi | Homemaker |
| Father | Haseen Rizvi | Property Dealer |
| Sister | Naba Rizvi | Not Known |
| Brother | Afseen Rizvi | Not Known |
| Maternal Uncle | Tankeeb Akhtar | Cricket Coach |
Sameer Rizvi Relationship
As of 2025, Sameer Rizvi is single and unmarried because he is young and currently focusing on building his career and improving his skills. If we get any information regarding the relationships, we will update here.
Career Highlights of Sameer Rizvi
Now, let’s talk about some of the career highlights of Sameer Rizvi, as he is a young talent with amazing skills:
- On 27 January 2020, when he was 16 years old, he made a first first-class cricket debut for UP in the Ranji Trophy.
- Sameer made his List A debut on 11 December, 2021 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for UP.
- In the UPT20 League in 2023, he scored 455 runs in 9 innings with 2 centuries, which earned him wider recognition.
- In December 2024, scored the double century in men’s Under-23 State A Trophy and scored 200 runs in 97 balls (13 fours and 20 sixes).
- In 2024, during the IPL, he became the highest-paid uncapped player that season as CSK bought him for Rs 8.40 Crores.
- The Delhi Capitals (DC) bought him in IPL 2025.
- He is known for his brilliant batting, especially against spin bowling.
Debut Matches of Sameer Rizvi
| Format | Debut Date | Debut Match | Venue |
| First-class | 27 January 2020 | Madhya Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh | Indore |
| List A | 11 December 2021 | Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy | India |
| T20 (IPL) | 2024 | Chennai Super Kings | India |
Recent Matches Sameer Rizvi
| Match | Bat | Date | Ground | Format |
| DC vs PBKS | 58* | 24-May-2025 | Jaipur | T20 |
| DC vs MI | 39 | 21-May-2025 | Wankhede | T20 |
| DC vs GT | – | 18-May-2025 | Delhi | T20 |
| DC vs CSK | 20 | 05-Apr-2025 | Chennai | T20 |
| DC vs LSG | 4 | 24-Mar-2025 | Visakhapatnam | T20 |
Sameer Rizvi Stats
Given below are the career stats of Sameer Rizvi, including Batting, Bowling, and Fielding. Let’s see below:
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| FC | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| List A | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20s | 33 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Batting and Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| FC | 9 | 14 | 1 | 152 | 30 | 11.69 | 250 | 60.8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| List A | 14 | 12 | 2 | 358 | 105 | 35.8 | 408 | 87.74 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| T20s | 33 | 26 | 8 | 601 | 75* | 33.38 | 439 | 136.9 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 32 | 10 | 0 |
Current Teams of Sameer Rizvi
As of now, Sameer plays for four teams, as shown in the list of his current teams below:
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Uttar Pradesh (Domestic)
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- India B Under-19s
Sameer Rizvi Net Worth
As of 2025, Sameer Rizvi net worth is estimated to be Rs 10 Crores ($1.2 Million). He generates his income through 2024 and 2025 IPL earnings, also he was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 95 Lakhs. Rizvi’s domestic cricket income is Rs 20-30 Lakh.
Social Media Handles
Sameer Rizvi Instagram has 538K followers, on Facebook 1.3K, and on X has 51 followers. He stays very active and interactive with his fans through social media platforms. Given below are the details:
| Social Media Account | Followers/ Subscribers | Username |
| 538K | @sameer_rizvi_786 | |
| 1.3K | @SameerRizviOfficial1 | |
| X | 51 | @sameerRiz07 |
Conclusion
Sameer Rizvi is a young talent in cricket and is recognised for his powerful middle-order batting and skills of finishing. With an increase in domestic cricket and IPL, he has the next generation of Suresh Raina. Despite the family problems, Sameer continues to improve his skills and build a bright future for himself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
A1. Sameer follows the religion of Islam.
A2. Rizvi’s date of birth is 6 December 2003.
A3. Sameer Rizvi’s IPL 2025 price is Rs 95 Lakhs.
Article Code: Srv-CBR-54
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