Inside the Career of Krishappa Gautam: Stats, IPL Stints and Retirement

Krishappa Gautam, a Bengaluru native born on 20 October 1988, built his reputation as a right‑arm off‑spinner and lower‑order power hitter. He first appeared for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy in 2012, later adding List A experience in 2017 and T20 exposure in 2011.

His domestic exploits led to an international debut at the age of 32, playing a lone ODI against Sri Lanka on 23 July 2021. In that match he made a brief impact with two runs and a wicket, which also marked his final cap for India.

Gautam entered the IPL arena in 2018, featuring for Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants until the 2024 season. Over 36 IPL appearances he scored 247 runs and took 21 wickets, showcasing his all‑round abilities.

Across all formats for Karnataka he recorded 224 first‑class wickets and 1,419 runs in 59 games, 96 List A wickets with 630 runs in 68 fixtures, and 74 T20 wickets alongside 734 runs in 92 contests. After a distinguished domestic career, he retired on 22 December 2025 and aims to transition into coaching and commentary.