Soumya Sarkar is an aggressive left-handed batsman and a handy right-arm medium pacer from Bangladesh. Born on Feb. 25, 1993, he has been a lynchpin in Bangladesh’s top order across formats. Soumya caught the eye with his graceful stroke play and match-winning contributions, particularly in ODIs. He has provided key runs and sporadic breakthroughs with the ball over the years. He is an important player for the national team with his versatility and experience, consistently contributing to the side in international cricket by playing according to need of the match.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Name | Soumya Sarkar |
| Age | February 25, 1993 (32 years) |
| Birth Place | Satkhira |
| Height | — |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Country | Bangladesh |
Soumya Sarkar’s Batting Career Stats
Dynamic batting style across formats, aggressive stroke player, good at supplying brisk starts. In ODIs, he has scored over 3,000 runs at a healthy strike rate and with multiple centuries as Bangladesh’s top-order anchor. His T20I stats are reflective of his attacking nature and helping in scoring quick runs during key moments. Tests, flashes of resilience with some fifties. Sarkar’s ability to switch gears, his elegance combined with power hitting and deep versatility, means he is a great asset in cricket limited to overs where both tempo and consistency matter equally.
Test Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar has had a low profile route in Test cricket, although he is useful as an opening left-handed batsman and now also provides back-up medium-pace. In the long format, he has scored more than 800 runs in 15+ matches with a century and several half-centuries. His average sits in the low 30s, but his aggressive style of play often gets Bangladesh off to flying starts
| Details | Test |
| Match | 16 |
| Innings | 30 |
| Runs | 831 |
| Ball Faced | 1442 |
| Highest Score | 149 |
| Average | 27.7 |
| Strike Rate | 57.63 |
| NO | 0 |
| Fours | 109 |
| Sixes | 9 |
| 50s | 4 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 200s | 0 |
ODIs Format Stats
Also, scoring fast at the top of the order in ODIs: Soumya Sarkar With multiple centuries and half-centuries, he has 3,000-plus runs in ODIs at a decent strike rate. Although Soumya K. is known for his ability to accelerate innings, offers a few wickets as well which makes him a decent all-round option for Bangladesh.
| Details | ODIs |
| Match | 76 |
| Innings | 71 |
| Runs | 2198 |
| Ball Faced | 2282 |
| Highest Score | 169 |
| Average | 32.32 |
| Strike Rate | 96.32 |
| NO | 3 |
| Fours | 256 |
| Sixes | 52 |
| 50s | 13 |
| 100s | 3 |
| 200s | 0 |
T20I Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar’s own T20I career has been a balanced one, with his attacking top-order batting adding plenty of value. He has played crucial knocks for Bangladesh with his explosive starts and boundary-clearing ability. Sarkar also provides hope, part-time bowling and a little more depth to the order as well making him a handy package in the T20 format.
| Details | T20I |
| Match | 87 |
| Innings | 86 |
| Runs | 1462 |
| Ball Faced | 1197 |
| Highest Score | 68 |
| Average | 17.83 |
| Strike Rate | 122.14 |
| NO | 4 |
| Fours | 145 |
| Sixes | 55 |
| 50s | 5 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 200s | 0 |
IPL Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar is not a player who has played many T20 internationals or IPL matches and therefore doesn’t have impressive stats in the format. His outings produced small scores at a low average and strike rate, and nothing like milestones such as half-centuries. Though he has experience of playing internationally, he is yet to make a mark in IPL.
| Details | IPL |
| Match | 0 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Ball Faced | 0 |
| Highest Score | 0 |
| Average | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 |
| NO | 0 |
| Fours | 0 |
| Sixes | 0 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 200s | 0 |
Soumya Sarkar’s Bowling Career Stats
At the international stage, Soumya Sarkar has served as a useful part-time medium-pace bowler from time to time, providing important breakthroughs when necessary. Bumrah’s batting may not be known to the world as much, but he has also bowled a economical spell in ODIs and T20Is, taking crucial wickets as well. His eye for swing in the early overs and disciplined lines render him a handy option for captains. His left-handed unorthodox medium-fast technique provides great support to the main attack, making him an impactful bowler, particularly in limited-overs formats.
Test Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar’s Test statistics show that he is top order batsman for Bangladesh. He has consistently scored runs averaging balanced records in many matches. Sarkar is known for his attack-minded stroke play and makes important starts with the occasional fifty. His ability to adjust according to the conditions gives more depth to the team’s batting order. He also contributes part-time bowling when needed.
| Details | Test |
| Match | 16 |
| Innings | 12 |
| Balls | 508 |
| Runs | 336 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Average | 84.0 |
| Economy | 3.97 |
| Strike Rate | 127.0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | 2/68 |
| Best Bowling Match | 2/68 |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
ODIs Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar would be remembered for his aggressive batting in top-order that had put him on the map of ODI cricket. A smooth stroke maker, he has over 3,000 runs to his credit with multiple centuries and fifties. His proclivity for propelling innings, combined with utilitarian medium-pace bowling is an excellent all-round contributor for Bangladesh during the 50-over format.
| Details | ODIs |
| Match | 76 |
| Innings | 27 |
| Balls | 558 |
| Runs | 567 |
| Wickets | 16 |
| Average | 35.44 |
| Economy | 6.1 |
| Strike Rate | 34.88 |
| Best Bowling Inning | 3/18 |
| Best Bowling Match | 3/18 |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
T20I Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar T20I format records are a testament to his explosive batting style and marketable bowling option for Bangladesh. He has scored plenty of runs in the middle order at a decent strike rate alongside striking dismissals with the ball he is known for being as good as it gets in terms of quality at top order internationally hence getting an all-rounder top-up in shortest format hardly bothers Bangladeshi fans.
| Details | T20I |
| Match | 87 |
| Innings | 28 |
| Balls | 288 |
| Runs | 451 |
| Wickets | 12 |
| Average | 37.58 |
| Economy | 9.4 |
| Strike Rate | 24.0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | 2/19 |
| Best Bowling Match | 2/19 |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
IPL Format Stats
Soumya Sarkar The Bangladesh all-rounder had very little opportunity to play in the IPL and played sporadically each season. But known for his aggressive batting as a top-order batsman and good medium-pace bowling, it has been fleeting performances rather than pushes for runs. His IPL record shows some small sample action, glimpses of the potential that has finally emerged on the international stage, early starts to his innings and also athletic fielding — but lacks a long-term stint at domestic level since.
| Details | IPL |
| Match | 0 |
| Innings | 0 |
| Balls | 0 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Average | 0.0 |
| Economy | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0.0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- |
| 5w | 0 |
| 10w | 0 |
Soumya Sarkar’s Career Information
Soumya Sarkar is an aggressive Bangladeshi batsman who can also bowl left-arm medium pace based on the line-up. Soumya Sarkar made his international debut in 2014 and has played across all formats for Bangladesh, forcing his way into the team as a destructive top-order batsman. He came to be known as a match-winner in limited-overs cricket and retained his place across formats with consistent performances in ODIs and T20Is. He has also featured in domestic leagues including the Bangladesh Premier League, where he has been a key run-scorer for his teams. He has matured into a dependable all-round contributor for Bangladesh over the years, especially in white-ball cricket. His experience continues to bolster the national side during major tournaments.
| T20 debut | vs Pakistan, Apr 24 at 2015 at Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| Last T20 | vs West Indies, Dec 17 at 2024 at Arnos Vale Ground |
| Test debut | vs Pakistan, Apr 28 at 2015 at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium |
| Last Test | vs West Indies, Feb 11 at 2021 at Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| Odi debut | vs Zimbabwe, Dec 01 at 2014 at Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| Last Odi | vs India, Feb 20 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
