“The Cricket Bloodline Champion: Arshin Kulkarni's 18 Sixes Lead Nashik Titans to MPL Glory — And That Viral Bat Snatch from Vaibhav Suryavanshi!”

Who can stop a player who has cricket in his blood? It’s one thing to talk, but winning on the field demands action — and 20-year-old all-rounder Arshin Kulkarni did just that. Known for his powerful hitting, Arshin smashed an incredible 18 sixes in the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 2025, propelling his team, Eagle Nashik Titans, to the championship. The young star’s cricketing roots run deep; his grandfather was a fast bowler, passing down the passion for the game.

Arshin idolizes Jacques Kallis and aims to shine as a great all-rounder. Though his IPL 2025 stint with Lucknow Super Giants at a base price of ₹30 lakh saw limited opportunities, he made the most of his chance in the MPL. His fearless batting and power-hitting stole the show.

The MPL 2025 final saw Raigarh Royals post a challenging 190/4 in 20 overs, led by tournament top-scorer Sidhesh Veer, who scored 450 runs in total. Nashik’s chase began with Arshin Kulkarni and wicketkeeper Mandar Bhandari putting on a solid 62-run opening partnership. After Mandar’s dismissal, Arshin continued his aggressive innings, reaching a swift half-century.

Kulkarni scored 77 runs off 53 balls, with a strike rate over 145, including 4 sixes and 5 fours, steering Nashik to victory with 4 wickets and 5 balls to spare. His stellar performance crowned him the second highest run-scorer of the tournament, with 279 runs and the most sixes, just behind Veer.

One fun moment from IPL 2025 added to Arshin’s popularity—a viral video showed him playfully snatching the bat from teammate Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The bat, Vaibhav explained, was a repaired one and not suited for Arshin’s game. After some humorous back-and-forth, Arshin finally returned the bat, much to fans’ delight.

Arshin Kulkarni has shown that with cricket in his blood and a fearless attitude, he’s ready to make his mark on bigger stages soon. Fans will surely keep an eye on this rising star.