Kartik Tyagi (born 8 November 2000) is an Indian cricketer.[2] He plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy on 6 October 2017,[3] a month before he turned 17.[4] He was a key member of India's Under 19 World Cup 2020 team, Kartik Tyagi picked up 11 wickets during India's run to the final. The right-arm pacer impressed one and all with his ability to move the ball around with good pace during the tournament.[5]
He made his List A debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 5 February 2018.[6] In December 2019, he was named in India's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[7] In the 2020 IPL auction, he was bought by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 20 lacs2020 Indian Premier League.[8][9] He made his Twenty20 debut for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2020 Indian Premier League on 6 October 2020, against the Mumbai Indians.[10]
On 26 October 2020, Tyagi was named as one of four additional bowlers to travel with Indian cricket team for their tour to Australia.[11]
On 21 September 2021, Tyagi conceded just one run in the final over against Punjab Kings while defending four, and was named man of the match.[12] In February 2022, he was bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament.[13] He was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad in November 2023 after two seasons.[14]
His height (6'3") is an added advantage with strength and speed.
