Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna, born on 19 February 1996 in Bangalore, Karnataka, is a right-arm fast-medium bowler measuring 6 ft 3 in tall and possessing skiddy actions. A lower-order right-handed batter, he has emerged as one of India's most promising pace prospects, combining raw pace with cerebral guile to challenge batters in all formats.
Prasidh's home career began with Karnataka, where he made his mark in 2015 by taking 5/49 on his first-class debut against Bangladesh A. He became an integral part of Karnataka's bowling team, playing a pivotal role in their 2017-18 Vijay Hazare Trophy win with 17 wickets. In the IPL, he started as a net bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore and later made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018, where he honed his death-bowling skills.
CAPTION: Fuelled by passion, powered by pace SOURCE: Instagram His ₹10 crore move to the Rajasthan Royals in 2022 was a game-changer, where he forged a lethal partnership with Trent Boult, claiming 19 wickets that year. Gujarat Titans acquired him in 2025 for ₹9.5 crore, hoping he would deliver under pressure conditions.
Prasidh's record-breaking international debut in March 2021—4/54 vs. England—is the best ODI debut by an Indian pace bowler. He reconfirmed his white-ball credentials with series-clinching spells vs. the West Indies (2022) and South Africa (2023), for which he received the Player of the Series award.
His Test debut in Centurion (December 2023) vs. South Africa heralded his arrival as a multi-format prospect. A key member of India's 2023 Asia Cup-winning squad and World Cup campaign, he showed how he could thrive on an international scale.
He is noted for his "skiddy" action (gaining speed often over 140 km/h). Prasidh produces a nasty bounce from respectable lengths, utilizing his height to fashion awkward angles. Possessing the ability to seam the ball both ways and deliver yorkers in death overs, he is a menacing combination.
CAPTION: Bounce, seam, and serious heat. Prasidh doesn’t just bowl—he attacks. SOURCE: Instagram The nickname "Skiddy" is conferred owing to his unique ability to rush batsmen with balls skidding on the pitch, which proves useful on flat pitches where conventional swing does not exist.
Prasidh's career milestones are his ten-wicket match haul on debut in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy and record-breaking ODI debut. His 4/12 in 2022 against the West Indies destroyed the opposition, garnering Player of the Match and Series.
In the IPL, his 19-wicket 2022 for Rajasthan Royals made him a wicket-snatching certainty, and his ₹9.5 crore switch to Gujarat Titans in 2025 illustrated his growing standing.
Besides Karnataka and India internationally, Prasidh has represented domestic franchise teams such as Bellary Tuskers, Mysuru Warriors, and Bengaluru Blasters in the T20 format. His representation of Leicestershire in the county league and consistent performances for India A/B teams exposed him to diverse conditions, refining his versatility against international batting orders.
From a sporting family—their father, Murali Krishna, played club-level cricket, and their mother, Kalavathi, national-level volleyball—Prasidh educated himself at Carmel School and Mahaveer Jain College in Bangalore.
CAPTION: Every fast bowler starts somewhere—Prasidh’s story begins in the heart of Karnataka. SOURCE: Instagram Under the guidance of coach Shrinivas Murty, he rose from a net bowler to an IPL sensation, sustained by grit and technical finesse.
An admirer of Brett Lee's aggressive pace bowling, Prasidh fought off a 2022 stress fracture to return stronger, showing remarkable resilience. His calm head in high-pressure situations and focus on biomechanics have spurred a role model for aspiring pacers. His journey from an RCB drinks carrier to leading India's pace attack is symbolic of India's next-generation quicks' rise.
With 65+ IPL wickets at an economy of 8.5 and impressive international performances, Prasidh has emerged as a bankable wicket-taker. His ODI economy of 5.45 and Test debut in South Africa speak of his adaptability, while his IPL strike rate of 18.2 indicates his consistency in breaking partnerships.
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