# Anshuman Rath

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Hong Kong-born Indian cricketer

For other people named Anshuman, see [Anshuman (disambiguation)](/source/Anshuman_(disambiguation)).

Anshuman Rath Personal information Full name Anshuman Rath Born (1997-11-05) 5 November 1997 (age 28) Hong Kong Batting Left-handed Bowling Slow left-arm orthodox Role Batsman, occasional wicket-keeper International information National side Hong Kong (2014-present) ODI debut (cap 29) 8 November 2014 v PNG Last ODI 18 September 2018 v India T20I debut (cap 17) 15 July 2015 v Nepal Last T20I 13 November 2025 v Qatar Domestic team information Years Team 2021/22–present Odisha Career statistics Competition ODI T20I FC LA Matches 18 68 7 44 Runs scored 736 1,824 454 1,914 Batting average 52.57 30.40 45.40 47.85 100s/50s 1/6 1/9 0/4 3/15 Top score 143* 100* 98* 143* Balls bowled 337 250 164 451 Wickets 14 7 7 16 Bowling average 11.92 47.71 16.14 17.87 5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 3/22 3/6 4/34 3/22 Catches/stumpings 4/– 23/– 3/– 10/– Source: ESPNcricinfo, 31 July 2025

**Anshuman Rath** (born 5 November 1997) is a Hong Kong [cricketer](/source/Cricket) who previously captained the [Hong Kong national cricket team](/source/Hong_Kong_national_cricket_team).[1] In September 2019, he retired from the Hong Kong national team to pursue a career in India.[2] In August 2021, he became eligible to play as a local player in India as an Indian passport holder, and represented [Odisha](/source/Odisha_cricket_team) from the 2021–22 Indian domestic cricket season.[3][4]

Rath returned to Hong Kong's squad for the [Hong Kong Quadrangular Series](/source/2022%E2%80%9323_Hong_Kong_Quadrangular_Series) in March 2023.[5]

## Personal life

Anshuman Rath's home is based in Satyanagar, [Bhubaneswar](/source/Bhubaneswar), [Odisha](/source/Odisha), India and he belongs to an [Odia](/source/Odia_people) family.[6] In the late 1990s, his father left India for business and settled in Hong Kong. Anshuman was born in 1997 in Hong Kong.[7][8]

He started playing cricket at the age of four with Tarang, when his father introduced him to the sport. He attended [West Island School](/source/West_Island_School).[9]

## International career

He made his [One Day International](/source/One_Day_International) (ODI) debut for Hong Kong on 8 November 2014 [against Papua New Guinea](/source/Hong_Kong_cricket_team_against_Papua_New_Guinea_in_Australia_in_2014%E2%80%9315) in Australia.[10] He made his [Twenty20 International](/source/Twenty20_International) debut for Hong Kong against Nepal at the [2015 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier](/source/2015_ICC_World_Twenty20_Qualifier) tournament on 15 July 2015.[11] He made his [first-class](/source/First-class_cricket) debut for Hong Kong against the United Arab Emirates in the [2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup](/source/2015%E2%80%9317_ICC_Intercontinental_Cup) tournament on 11 November 2015.[12]

On 16 February 2017 in the [2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship](/source/2015%E2%80%9317_ICC_World_Cricket_League_Championship) match against the Netherlands, he scored his maiden [List A](/source/List_A_cricket) century and added 197 runs for the third wicket with [Babar Hayat](/source/Babar_Hayat). This was a List A record for Hong Kong and a record for any wicket in a World Cricket League match.[13]

In December 2017, he scored his first century in an ODI match (143 [not out](/source/Not_out)), against [Papua New Guinea](/source/Papua_New_Guinea_national_cricket_team) in the [2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship](/source/2015%E2%80%9317_ICC_World_Cricket_League_Championship).[14] It was also the highest individual score by a Hong Kong batsman in an ODI.[14] He finished as the leading run-scorer in the 2015–17 ICC World Cricket League Championship, with a total of 678 runs from 10 matches.[15]

In August 2018, he was named the vice-captain of Hong Kong's squad for the [2018 Asia Cup Qualifier](/source/2018_Asia_Cup_Qualifier) tournament.[16] However, prior to the tournament, he replaced [Babar Hayat](/source/Babar_Hayat) as captain, after Hayat stepped down from the role, saying that wanted "to focus on my cricket and my performance going forward”.[17][18] Hong Kong won the qualifier tournament, and he was then named as captain of Hong Kong's squad for the [2018 Asia Cup](/source/2018_Asia_Cup).[19]

In April 2019, he was named as the captain of Hong Kong's squad for the [2019 ICC World Cricket League Division Two](/source/2019_ICC_World_Cricket_League_Division_Two) tournament in Namibia.[20] He was the leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 290 runs in six matches.[21] He and [Nizakat Khan](/source/Nizakat_Khan) scored 174 against India, the highest partnership for Hong Kong in ODIs. Hong Kong lost the match by 26 runs but the fight was praised by the Indian team.

## T20 franchise career

In June 2019, he was selected to play for the Edmonton Royals franchise team in the [2019 Global T20 Canada](/source/2019_Global_T20_Canada) tournament.[22]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-bio_1-0)** ["Story of Anshy Rath a mark of Hong Kong's progress"](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/638811). *International Cricket Council*. Retrieved 9 March 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Exclusive: Anshuman Rath quits Hong Kong to pursue Indian dream – will enter IPL draft as a local"](https://www.emergingcricket.com/news/anshuman-rath-quits-hong-kong-to-pursue-indian-cricket-dream-will-enter-ipl-draft-as-a-local/). *Emerging Cricket*. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Former Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath set to represent Odisha in India domestic"](https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/former-hong-kong-captain-anshuman-rath-set-to-represent-odisha-in-india-domestic-1275337). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 29 August 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Anshuman Rath"](http://www.orisports.com/PersonDetails.aspx?pId=NTM0NQ==). *Orisports*. Retrieved 27 February 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Ball, Josh (3 March 2023). ["Cricket Hong Kong hand ex-Sri Lanka and Kent coach Willis reins of men's team, with ODI status still in their sights"](https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3212145/cricket-hong-kong-hand-ex-sri-lanka-and-kent-coach-willis-reins-mens-team-odi-status-still-their). *South China Morning Post*. Retrieved 3 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Odia_Boy_6-0)** Namita Panda (22 September 2015). ["Odia boy to wear Hong Kong colours in World Cup"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160513222300/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1150922/jsp/odisha/story_43825.jsp). *The Telegraph*. Archived from [the original](https://www.telegraphindia.com/1150922/jsp/odisha/story_43825.jsp) on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Odia Boy Anshuman Rath Will Play Against India In Asia Cup Game"](http://kanaknews.com/odia-boy-anshuman-rath-will-play-against-india-in-asia-game/). *Kanak News Bureau*. Retrieved 19 September 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Patnaik, Devbrat (18 September 2018). ["Rath Vs Rohit: Odia Boy Captain Against India At Asia Cup 2018"](https://odishatv.in/sports/rath-vs-rohit-odia-boy-captain-against-india-at-asia-cup-2018-322230). *Odisha TV*. Retrieved 19 September 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Kung, Kevin (7 October 2012). ["Howzat for talent! Two outstanding teenager cricketers are making names for themselves with the bat and ball in Hong Kong's senior squad"](http://yp.scmp.com/news/sports/article/4365/howzat-talent). *South China Morning Post*. Retrieved 22 August 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ODI_10-0)** ["Hong Kong tour of Australia, 1st ODI: Papua New Guinea v Hong Kong at Townsville, Nov 8, 2014"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/791633.html). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 8 November 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-T20I_11-0)** ["ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, 26th Match, Group A: Hong Kong v Nepal at Belfast, Jul 15, 2015"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/875507.html). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 15 July 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FC_12-0)** ["ICC Intercontinental Cup, United Arab Emirates v Hong Kong at Dubai (CA), Nov 11–14, 2015"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/911047.html). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 11 November 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HK197_13-0)** ["Hong Kong collapse allows Netherlands to escape with five-run win"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2015-17/content/story/1082775.html). *ESPNcricinfo*. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-laststats_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-laststats_14-1) ["Adnan Mufti hundred in bizarre UAE victory"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2015-17/content/story/1128934.html). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["ICC World Cricket League, 2015-2016/17 / Records / Most runs"](http://stats.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2015-17/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=10073;type=tournament). *ESPNcricinfo*. ESPN Sports Media. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HKACQ_16-0)** ["Hong Kong Squad for the ACC Asia Cup Qualifiers 2018 － 27th August – 8th September 2018"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180804200907/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/hong-kong-squad-for-the-acc-asia-cup-qualifiers-2018-%EF%BC%8D-27th-august-8th-september-2018). *Hong Kong Cricket*. Archived from [the original](http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/hong-kong-squad-for-the-acc-asia-cup-qualifiers-2018-%EF%BC%8D-27th-august-8th-september-2018) on 4 August 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180804200907/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/hong-kong-squad-for-the-acc-asia-cup-qualifiers-2018-%EF%BC%8D-27th-august-8th-september-2018) 4 August 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Captaincy Change at Asia Cup Qualifiers for Hong Kong"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180830073844/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/captaincy-change-at-asia-cup-qualifiers-for-hong-kong). *Hong Kong Cricket*. Archived from [the original](http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/captaincy-change-at-asia-cup-qualifiers-for-hong-kong) on 30 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180830073844/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/captaincy-change-at-asia-cup-qualifiers-for-hong-kong) 30 August 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Young Hong Kong a banana peel for Pakistan"](http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/8532/preview/1153244/hong-kong-vs-pakistan-2nd-match-group-asia-cup). *ESPNcricinfo*. 15 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2018AC_19-0)** ["Anshuman Rath to lead Hong Kong into the 2018 Unimoni Asia Cup"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180910131513/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/anshuman-rath-to-lead-hong-kong-into-the-2018-unimoni-asia-cup). *Hong Kong Cricket*. Archived from [the original](http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/anshuman-rath-to-lead-hong-kong-into-the-2018-unimoni-asia-cup) on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180910131513/http://www.hkcricket.org/en/media/news/anshuman-rath-to-lead-hong-kong-into-the-2018-unimoni-asia-cup) 10 September 2018 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["All to play for in last ever World Cricket League tournament"](https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/1173815). *International Cricket Council*. Retrieved 11 April 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["ICC World Cricket League Division Two, 2019, List A matches, Most runs"](http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=5;id=12897;type=tournament). *ESPNcricinfo*. Retrieved 27 April 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Global T20 draft streamed live"](http://www.canadacricket.com/?p=12755). *Canada Cricket Online*. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 20 June 2019.

## External links

- [Anshuman Rath](https://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/452472.html) at [Cricinfo](/source/Cricinfo)

- [https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10035/anshuman-rath](https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/10035/anshuman-rath)

v t e Hong Kong ODI cricket captains 2004: Sharma 2008: Dar 2014–15: Atkinson 2015–16: Afzal 2016–18: Hayat 2018–19: Rath

Hong Kong squads v t e Hong Kong squad – 2016 World Twenty20 1 Campbell 2 Nadeem 8 Chapman (vc) 9 Shah 10 Hayat 11 Aizaz 12 Amjad 13 Rath 27 Tanveer 33 Afzal (c) 55 Atkinson (wk) 73 Barkat 75 Nizakat – Carter – W. Khan Coach: Simon Cook

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