Mother: Anitha Manimaran, Brother: Bharath Manimaran, Wife: Sadhvika
Manimaran Siddharth is a crafty left-arm orthodox spinner who has carved a niche for himself with his unique ability to drift the ball like an inswing bowler. The 27-year-old from Tamil Nadu has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket, representing his state and franchises like the Chepauk Super Gillies and Lyca Kovai Kings in Tamil Nadu Premier League. His unconventional style caught the attention of IPL scouts, earning him a lucrative INR 2.4 crore bid from the Lucknow Super Giants at the 2024 auction. In just his second IPL appearance, Siddharth made a memorable impact by dismissing Virat Kohli with the new ball, showcasing his ability to trouble even the best in the business. While his IPL opportunities have been limited, he remains a valued asset for LSG, who retained him ahead of the 2026 season.
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | S/R | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| FC | 8 | 12 | 2 | 60 | 20 | 6.00 | 128 | 46.87 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| List A | 17 | 9 | 4 | 41 | 17 | 8.20 | 50 | 82.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| T20s | 19 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2* | - | 5 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| FC | 8 | 13 | 1587 | 688 | 30 | 4/32 | 6/85 | 22.93 | 2.60 | 52.9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 17 | 17 | 886 | 605 | 26 | 5/12 | 5/12 | 23.26 | 4.09 | 34.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 19 | 19 | 396 | 435 | 26 | 4/16 | 4/16 | 16.73 | 6.59 | 15.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler who specializes in drift, often compared to bowling inswingers, making him a unique and tricky proposition for batters.
He currently represents the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who signed him for INR 2.4 crore at the 2024 IPL auction and retained him for the 2026 season.
In just his second IPL game, he bowled with the new ball and dismissed Virat Kohli, making an immediate statement about his ability to perform under pressure.
He has represented Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, as well as the Chepauk Super Gillies and Lyca Kovai Kings in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.
He was born on July 3, 1998, making him 27 years old.
Yes, he has also been part of the Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders setups before joining Lucknow Super Giants.
His ability to get the ball to drift significantly, almost like an inswinger, sets him apart from traditional left-arm spinners and makes him difficult to read for batters.
