Father: Vishnu Malewar
Danish Malewar is a promising young top-order batter from Nagpur who has quickly made a name for himself in domestic cricket. The 22-year-old right-hander, who also bowls leg-break, earned his maiden IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 season after an impressive run in first-class cricket. He announced his arrival on the big stage by smashing a maiden double-century in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, showcasing his ability to score big runs against quality opposition. With only 13 first-class matches to his name at the time of his IPL signing, Malewar’s raw talent and hunger for runs have marked him as an exciting prospect for Vidarbha and a player to watch in the coming years.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| FC | 15 | 26 | 0 | 1285 | 203 | 49.42 | 2293 | 56.04 | 3 | 10 | 168 | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| T20s | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 4 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed, known for his ability to anchor innings and score big runs.
He was signed by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for his base price of INR 30 lakh ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
He smashed his maiden first-class double-century in the quarter-final of the Duleep Trophy, drawing significant attention to his talent.
He represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket and has also played for Central Zone.
He was born on October 8, 2003, in Nagpur, Vidarbha, making him 22 years old.
At the time of his IPL signing, he had played only 13 first-class matches, making his rapid rise all the more impressive.
He bowls leg-break, adding a useful secondary skill to his batting abilities.
