Nehal Wadhera Biography, Age, Height, Wiki, Religion, Career, Net Worth In 2025
Nov 1, 2025, 13:43 IST
Early Life & Background
Nehal Wadhera was born on 4 September 2000 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. His family is supportive; his father, Kamal Wadhera, is an industrialist, and his mother, Gurpreet Wadhera, is a homemaker. He has an older sister named Rhythm Wadhera.
At an early age, Nehal had a keen interest in playing cricket in the district leagues of Ludhiana, and he was finally coached by the Cricket Association of Ludhiana.
Age, Height & Physical Profile
- Age (2025): His age is 25 years old, which means that he was born in 2000.
- Height: He is about 5 ft 9 in (somewhere around 177 cm).
- Batting/Bowling Style: Left-hand batsman and sometimes right-arm bowler, Leg-break.
- Religion: Although it has not been explicitly captured in major databases, one of them indicates his religion as Hindu.
Cricket Career Journey
Domestic & Age-Group Success
At a young age, Nehal left a mark in age-group cricket with Punjab. Since around 2015-16, he played in the Punjab Under-16 and Under-19 teams.
He made 82 on his debut in the T20 in an Under-19 match in India vs. Sri Lanka.
One of his greatest achievements: in April 2022, he made a record by hitting 578 runs in a U-23 inter-district game of Ludhiana against Bathinda.
First-Class & IPL Breakthrough
In his first-class debut, in Jamestown, Punjab, in the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 in January 2023, he made a century (123) and, only a few months later, a double-ton (214) against Madhya Pradesh.
Nehal was acquired by the Mumbai Indians in December 2022 at a base price of ₹20 lakh in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and at first sight in April 2023.
In the 2025 IPL auction, he increased to a much higher value, being acquired by the Punjab Kings at approximately [?]4.2 crore, indicating the confidence of the faith franchises in his talent.
"New-Age Yuvraj" & Playing Style
It has been said that he is the new-age Yuvraj Singh because of similarities in his technique, intent to attack, and middle-order ability. He can anchor and accelerate, and this makes him useful in other formats.
Net Worth & Earnings (2025)
Pseudomonas, as per 2025, out of different sources, estimates its net worth at around ₹4.2 crore. US ($500-600k), to a great part due to his IPL contract and endorsements.
Future Outlook and Prospects of Career
Nehal Wadhera is only 25 years old, and he is at a juncture in his career. His IPL and domestic performances show that he could be considered for the national team if he remains consistent and can fit in different formats. The following couple of seasons will play a critical role in ensuring his future in the Indian cricketing arena.
To conclude, Nehal Wadhera is a young and dynamic star brought out of the cricketing scene in Punjab. He has cast a strong foundation with strong technique, outstanding performances, and increasing IPL credentials. When he proceeds this way, he may in years to come be one of the reliable middle-order batsmen in India.
