Danish Vishnu Malewar is a young Indian cricket player who has gone about doing so through consistent performances in domestic cricket. Born on 8 October 2003 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, he is a right-handed top-order batter who also has the technical skill to play the longer formats and has drawn attention for his calm approach.
For cricket fans who enjoy seeing young talent break through to the big time, Danish is a name that should be watched. He’s gone from Vidarbha’s domestic stage to the Mumbai Indians, which is an example of how well in that which a solid performance at home level can get you a shot at the IPL.
Early Life and Cricket Journey
Dan was born and brought up in Nagpur, a major cricket ground in Vidarbha. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he made his first-class appearance for Vidarbha. He came in straight away, scoring heavily throughout the tournament, which also saw him finish the campaign with a total of 783 runs over 9 matches.
In a memorable performance which saw him score 153 runs, he played a key role as Vidarbha won the Ranji Trophy title against the team from Kerala.
Highest Score and Domestic Records
Malewar has put up a best first-class performance of 203 runs to date. In 2025, while playing for Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, he achieved the double century, which was a breakthrough for him. That was a big step in what has been a very young career for him and which showed that he is able to turn good performances into great ones.
Before the 2026 IPL auction, which was before the main event, he had put together a total of 1,151 runs in 13 first-class matches, which also saw him score three centuries and 8 fifties. Which in turn made him one of the more interesting young domestic batters to present at the auction.
Mumbai Indians and IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians at the 2026 IPL auction did in for ₹30 lakh the signing of Danish Malewar. It is out that the franchise saw in him the ability to put together a solid technique with also very aggressive stroke play.
In the 20 April 2026 game against Gujarat Titans, he had his debut, which also gave him that first feel of the tournament’s intensity and pressure.
For my part, what I find of great interest is that he did not break into the IPL with a single outstanding performance. His selection into the tour was mostly a result of strong, consistent showings over time.
Age, Family and Personal Life
In 2026, Danish Malewar will be 22. Also known by his full name, Danish Vishnu Malewar, which is to say that he is an Indian national from Nagpur, Vidarbha. He is a right-handed batter and also bowls leg spin occasionally.
Information: we do not have access to his parents’ or other family members’ info through reliable public sources, which is why it is best to not assume or publish details of his family background.
A Young Player to Watch
Danish Malewar is in the early stages of his career, but at home we see what causes Indian cricket fans to take notice. From a dominant performance in the Ranji Trophy to that which put him over the top in the Duleep Trophy and securing a spot in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians’ team his progress has been very quick.
At age 22, Malewar has all the time in the world to improve. Should he put in the same patient play, work on his skills, and continue to be that go-to man in the run department, we may see his name front and center among India’s cricketers in the coming years.
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