Manvanth Kumar L Biography covers the rise of the Karnataka all-rounder who has gradually emerged as an exciting prospect in domestic cricket.
The all-rounder has played in domestic cricket and franchise-based cricket tournaments like the Maharaja Trophy T20, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the C.K. Nayudu Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Standing tall at the crease, Manvanth has developed into a bowler capable of generating bounce and troubling batters with a varied skill set. He is particularly effective in the later stages of an innings, where his changes of pace and other variations add value.
Interestingly, Manvanth’s early cricketing journey began as an opening batter at the U14 and U16 levels before he took up bowling in 2022.
The change added another dimension to his game and eventually helped shape him into the bowling all-rounder he is today. His breakthrough in the Maharaja Trophy came in 2023 when he claimed 22 wickets, the highest tally by a bowler in a single edition of the tournament.
Manvanth Kumar (image: X)Impressed by Former England test captain Ben Stokes, he seeks inspiration and even models the all-rounder’s playing style to an extent as well.
Manvanth Kumar L Biography
| Full Name | Manvanth Kumar L |
| Age | 22 Years |
| Date of Birth | January 11, 2004 |
| Hometown | Mysuru, Karnataka |
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
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Family
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Father – Lakshmi Kumar |
| Mother – Sridevi Kumar | |
| Siblings – Hemanth Kumar | |
| Nationality | India |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Left-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast-medium |
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Debut
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Test – N/A |
| ODI – N/A | |
| T20I – N/A | |
| FC – N/A | |
| List A – Karnataka vs Puducherry on December 31, 2025, at Ahmedabad. | |
| T20 – Karnataka vs Saurashtra on November 27, 2024, at Indore | |
| Teams Played for | Hubli Tigers, Delhi Capitals, Karnataka |
Manvanth Kumar L Family and Personal Life
The Indian cricketer Manvanth Kumar is from a cricket-loving family in Mysuru, Karnataka. He lives with his parents and his brother, who also pursued a cricketing career.
His father, Lakshmi Kumar, is a retired bus driver from BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation). His mother, Sridevi Kumar, is a homemaker, while his elder brother, Hemanth Kumar, played a pivotal role in mentoring him.
He came from a middle-class background, and they struggled financially to support both children in their cricketing careers.
Manvanth Kumar L Career
Manvanth Kumar established himself as an all-rounder during the CK Nayudu Trophy 2023-24 season.
- Making his debut for Karnataka against Hyderabad in January 2024, he deliveried a brilliant bowling spell of 5/67 where the match ended in a draw.
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- He also stepped in the summit clash against Uttar Pradesh in March 2024 claiming a crucial 5-wicket haul to seal the maiden C.K. Nayudu title for Karnataka.
- He picked up a total of 18 wickets over the course of the tournament.
- Returning to the side for the C.K. Nayudu Trophy in 2024-25 season, Manvanth carried his red-hot form in the consecutive edition of the tournament later that year.
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- Notably, his performance against Odisha played between November 08 and 11, has stunned everyone as he picked a 6-wicket haul and also smashed a century in the same clash. He picked a total of 9 wickets in the match.
He came into the spotlight during the Maharaja Trophy 2023 and played a vital role in Hubli Tigers winning the tournament.
During the Maharaja Trophy 2024, he picked 16 wickets in 10 games at an average of 23.12.
He has also attended the RCB trials before the IPL 2025 auction and joined the Delhi Capitals for INR 30 Lakhs. However, he did not play for the franchise and was later released by the franchise ahead of the 2026 auction.
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