Arvind Verma, a leg-spinning all-rounder from Delhi, has been named Best Bowler of the DDCA Hot Weather tournament and Best Bowler in the 40-over format. Playing for Mohan Meakins, he took 14 wickets in just 4 Hot Weather matches and won the Man of the Match award in three matches in a row. DDCA President Rohan Jaitley and Vice-President Shikha Kumar presented him the awards at the DDCA Annual Prize Distribution Function.
The award caps a strong run for the 28-year-old, who bats in the middle order and bowls right-arm leg-spin. From finishing as the fifth-highest run-scorer in India in the BCCI’s CK Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) to topping wicket charts in Delhi’s club cricket, Arvind has built his name one performance at a time.
Arvind Verma Profile at a Glance
| Full name | Arvind Verma |
| Date of birth | December 11, 1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting style | Right-handed, middle order |
| Bowling style | Right-arm leg-spin |
| State-level team (U-23) | Nagaland Cricket Association |
| Current club | Mohan Meakins |
| Latest honours | Best Bowler, DDCA Hot Weather tournament; Best Bowler, 40-over format |
DDCA Hot Weather Tournament: Three Man of the Match Awards in a Row
Delhi’s Hot Weather tournament is played in peak summer, when heat and tired pitches make long spells hard on any bowler. Arvind turned those conditions into his advantage. In 4 matches, he picked up 14 wickets, an average of 3.5 wickets per game, and also chipped in with 136 runs in 4 innings.
His biggest achievement came in the form of three straight Man of the Match awards in Hot Weather games. Winning the award once in this tournament is difficult. Winning it three matches in a row is believed to be a first in the tournament’s history.
| DDCA Hot Weather Tournament | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Wickets | 14 |
| Runs | 136 in 4 innings |
| Man of the Match awards | 3 (in consecutive matches) |
| Award | Best Bowler of the tournament |
Hot Weather Tournament Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Madras CC | |
| Runners-up | Golden Hawks CC | |
| Semi-finalists | Kashmeri Gate Colts, Indian Air Force SPB | |
| Man of the Match (Final) | Vaibhav Khandpal | Madras CC |
| Man of the Tournament | Shivam Sharma | Central Secretariat |
| Best Bowler | Arvind Verma | Mohan Meakins |
| Best Batsman | Shivam Bhandari | Radhey Shyam CC |
Arvind Verma’s Recent Performances Across Formats
The Hot Weather tournament was not a one-off. Across the season, Arvind delivered in both the 40-over and T20 formats, which also earned him the Best Bowler award in 40-over cricket.
| Format | Bowling | Batting |
|---|---|---|
| 40-over | 29 wickets in 10 innings | 141 runs in 6 innings |
| T20 | 13 wickets in 10 innings | 91 runs in 5 innings |
| Hot Weather | 14 wickets in 4 matches | 136 runs in 4 innings |
Taking 29 wickets in 10 innings in the 40-over format means close to three wickets every time he bowled. For a leg-spinner, who is usually expected to attack and take some risks, that level of consistency over a full season stands out.
DDCA League Record Over Three Seasons
Arvind’s numbers in Delhi’s league cricket show a clear pattern of all-round contribution season after season.
| Season | Matches | Runs | Wickets | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDCA T20 League 2023-24 | 8 | 418 | 19 | Highest wicket-taker, Best Bowler Award |
| DDCA League 2024-25 | 9 | 389 | 18 | Strong all-round season |
| DDCA League 2025-26 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ongoing | Highest wicket-taker so far |
In the 2023-24 DDCA T20 League, he scored 418 runs and took 19 wickets in only 8 matches, finishing as the highest wicket-taker and winning the Best Bowler award. He followed it with 389 runs and 18 wickets in 9 matches the next season. In the current 2025-26 season, he is once again at the top of the wicket-takers’ list.
CK Nayudu Trophy 2018-19: Fifth-Highest Run-Scorer in India
Arvind’s first big step on the national stage came in the BCCI’s CK Nayudu Trophy (Under-23) in the 2018-19 season. Playing for the Nagaland Cricket Association, he scored 685 runs and finished fifth on the tournament’s list of top run-scorers across India, according to BCCI batting stats.
| Opponent | Performance |
|---|---|
| Manipur | 220 runs and 7 wickets |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 11 wickets |
| Sikkim | 100 not out |
| Meghalaya | 83 runs |
| Mizoram | 86 runs and 5 wickets, including a hat-trick |
The match against Manipur, where he scored 220 runs and took 7 wickets, shows exactly what kind of cricketer he is: someone who can win a game with the bat and then finish it with the ball.
Arvind Verma Career Stats (CricHeroes)
Arvind’s overall record on CricHeroes, which tracks matches across tournaments and formats, shows how much cricket he has played and how consistently he has performed.
Batting
| Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,251 | 42.45 | 130.03 | 49 | 152 |
Bowling
| Wickets | Economy | Average | Best | 5-wicket hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,279 | 5.71 | 15.85 | 6/11 | 28 |
A batting average above 42 with a strike rate above 130, along with a bowling average under 16, is a rare mix. It shows a batter who scores quickly without throwing his wicket away and a leg-spinner who takes wickets without leaking runs.
Big-Match Performances
Arvind has a habit of stepping up when the stakes are high. Newspaper reports over the years have highlighted:
- Double centuries in local tournaments
- A 153-run innings in a final
- Six-wicket hauls in knockout matches
- Hat-tricks, including one in the CK Nayudu Trophy
- Several Man of the Match awards, including three in a row in the Hot Weather tournament
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Playing Style: Batting and Leg-Spin
With the bat, Arvind is a right-handed middle-order player who can either rebuild after early wickets or push the scoring rate in the later overs. His career strike rate of over 130 shows he is comfortable in fast-scoring formats.
With the ball, he bowls right-arm leg-spin and is used as a wicket-taking option in the middle overs. His economy rate of 5.71 shows he gives the batters very little to work with while still attacking the stumps. Teams across formats look for exactly this kind of player: one who can bowl a full quota of overs and also contribute useful runs.
What’s Next for Arvind Verma
With the Best Bowler awards in the Hot Weather tournament and the 40-over format, and with him leading the wicket charts in the 2025-26 DDCA League, Arvind is in the best form of his career. If he keeps this up through the rest of the season, he will be one of the names to watch in Delhi cricket.
FAQs
Who is Arvind Verma?
Arvind Verma is a Delhi-born cricketer who bats right-handed in the middle order and bowls right-arm leg-spin. He plays club cricket for Mohan Meakins and has represented the Nagaland Cricket Association in the CK Nayudu Trophy.
Which awards did Arvind Verma win at the DDCA prize distribution?
He was named Best Bowler of the Hot Weather tournament and Best Bowler in the 40-over format. DDCA President Rohan Jaitley and Vice-President Shikha Kumar presented the awards.
How many wickets did Arvind Verma take in the Hot Weather tournament?
He took 14 wickets in 4 matches and scored 136 runs in 4 innings. He also won the Man of the Match award in three matches in a row.
What is Arvind Verma’s age?
Arvind Verma was born on December 11, 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
How did Arvind Verma perform in the CK Nayudu Trophy?
Playing for Nagaland in the 2018-19 season, he scored 685 runs and was the fifth-highest run-scorer in India in the Under-23 tournament. He also took a hat-trick against Mizoram.
