Father: Manoj Malhotra, Mother: Dr. Poonam Malhotra
Vihaan Malhotra is a promising young batting allrounder from Patiala who has already made a mark on the international youth stage. The 19-year-old left-hander, who also bowls right-arm off-break, has been a consistent performer for India’s Under-19 team, showcasing his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed. His standout performance came against Zimbabwe Under-19s in January 2026, where he smashed an unbeaten 109, demonstrating his maturity beyond his years. With valuable exposure through the Under-19 setup and being part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise, Malhotra is considered one of the bright young talents in Indian cricket, with the technique and temperament to graduate to higher levels in the coming years.
He is a left-handed batting allrounder who also bowls right-arm off-break, capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
He is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise.
He scored an unbeaten 109 against Zimbabwe Under-19s in January 2026, showcasing his ability to play match-winning innings.
He represents Punjab, having played for Punjab at the Under-16 level before progressing through the age-group system.
Yes, he has represented India at the Under-19 level, featuring in multiple Youth ODI matches.
He was born on January 1, 2007, in Patiala, making him 19 years old.
In early 2026, he scored 30 against England Under-19s, an unbeaten 38 against Afghanistan Under-19s, 21 against Pakistan Under-19s, and his century of 109* against Zimbabwe Under-19s.
Yes, he bowls right-arm off-break and has picked up wickets at the youth level, including figures of 1 for 15 against Pakistan Under-19s.
