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iturn0image1turn0image4turn0image5turn0image8Manoj Shivaramsa Bhandage is an emerging Indian cricketer known for his all-round capabilities. Born on October 5, 1998, in Raichur, Karnataka, he is a left-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler. Standing at 5'8" (173 cm), he plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket and represents the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) citeturn0search1.

Domestic Career Highlights

  • T20 Debut: Made his T20 debut for Karnataka in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on February 21, 2019 citeturn0search12.
  • List A Debut: Debuted in List A cricket for Karnataka against Meghalaya on November 12, 2022 citeturn0search12.
  • Maharaja T20 Trophy 2022: Played for Gulbarga Mystics, scoring 162 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 167.01 and taking 10 wickets, showcasing his all-round prowess citeturn0search1.
  • Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023: Scored a crucial 63 off 39 balls in the semi-final, helping Karnataka reach the final citeturn0search5.
  • Maharaja T20 Trophy 2024: Represented Mysuru Warriors, contributing significantly to their title win with a performance of 292 runs and 8 wickets citeturn0search5.

IPL Journey

  • IPL 2023: Bought by RCB for ₹20 lakhs but did not feature in any match.
  • IPL 2024: Retained by RCB but remained on the bench throughout the season.
  • IPL 2025: Despite limited opportunities in the previous seasons, RCB re-signed him at ₹30 lakhs, indicating their belief in his potential citeturn0search5.

Playing Style

Bhandage is recognized for his aggressive batting, especially in the lower middle order, and his effective medium-fast bowling. His ability to perform under pressure and contribute in both departments makes him a valuable asset in limited-overs formats.

Personal Life

  • Family: Son of Shivaramsa and Saraswati Bhandage; has a brother named Praveen.
  • Interests: Enjoys gym workouts and started his cricket journey playing with a tennis ball in his childhood citeturn0search1.

For more updates and insights, you can follow him on Instagram: @manojbhandage.