Vishnu Vinod is a seasoned wicketkeeper-batter from Kerala who has carved a niche for himself as a reliable presence behind the stumps and a handy contributor with the bat. The 32-year-old right-hander first burst onto the IPL scene in 2017 when Royal Challengers Bangalore signed him as a replacement for KL Rahul. Since then, he has become something of a journeyman in the IPL, representing five different franchises—Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings—while also plying his trade for Kerala in domestic cricket. Though his IPL opportunities have been sporadic, Vinod has consistently found buyers at auctions, a testament to his reputation as a dependable wicketkeeper-batter. His perseverance paid off when Punjab Kings retained him ahead of the 2026 season, signaling their faith in his abilities.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| FC | 31 | 50 | 4 | 1229 | 193* | 26.71 | 1901 | 64.65 | 3 | 3 | 148 | 18 | 50 | 4 |
| List A | 60 | 56 | 7 | 2195 | 162* | 44.79 | 2147 | 102.23 | 8 | 4 | 180 | 109 | 41 | 2 |
| T20s | 72 | 67 | 13 | 1757 | 109* | 32.53 | 1238 | 141.92 | 1 | 9 | 149 | 90 | 30 | 7 |
| Bowling | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w | |
| FC | 31 | 6 | 102 | 61 | 2 | 2/26 | 2/26 | 30.50 | 3.58 | 51.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| List A | 60 | 11 | 212 | 226 | 6 | 3/59 | 3/59 | 37.66 | 6.39 | 35.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20s | 72 | 2 | 19 | 24 | 0 | - | - | - | 7.57 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
He is a wicketkeeper-batter who bats right-handed, known for his reliable glovework and ability to contribute with the bat when called upon.
He has represented five IPL franchises over his career: Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings.
He made his IPL debut in 2017 for Royal Challengers Bangalore, signed as a replacement for KL Rahul.
He was retained by the Punjab Kings ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
He represents Kerala in domestic cricket, having come through the state's cricketing ranks.
He was born on December 2, 1993, in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, making him 32 years old.
While he has been part of multiple IPL squads, his opportunities have been limited. He played three games in the 2023 season for Mumbai Indians but has otherwise featured sparingly across his IPL career.
