Utkarsha Amar Pawar is an Indian domestic cricketer playing for Maharashtra Women’s cricket team. She was a right-hander and a right arm medium fast all-rounder who made her debut with the senior state team after going through the Maharashtra youth system including Under-19 stage. She was born on 13th October 1998 in Pune, Maharashtra, and got hooked on the sport at the age of 11 and entered the Indian cricket system. Her public profile was boosted when she tied the knot with Indian international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad on 3rd June, 2023. Although she finds herself in more of a personal spotlight with personal media now, Utkarsha is dedicated to being an athlete and still going strong in women’s cricket.
Who is Utkarsha Pawar?
Utkarsha Pawar is a pace bowler all-rounder from the Indian state of Maharashtra. She bats right-handed and is a right arm medium fast bowler. Her career began at an early age, when she began playing at the age of 11, and was seen in junior categories by Maharashtra and then, by the West Zone for Maharashtra. She turned into a popular figure in the cricket fraternity after marrying Ruturaj Gaikwad in June 2023. However, she remained active in her sport, under the aegis of Maharashtra’s women’s cricket association.
| Aspect | Details |
| Full Name | Utkarsha Amar Pawar |
| Nickname | Utkarsha |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | October 13, 1998 |
| Age (2026) | 27 Years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Not widely detailed |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Education | Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences, Pune |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Playing Role | All-Rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium-Fast |
AgeÂ
Utkarsha Pawar was born in Pune, October 13, 1998. As of 2026, she is 27 years old. Her zodiac sign is Libra.
Physical appearance, fitness & lifestyle
Secondary Profiles have described Utkarsha as about 5’3″ tall. She has been an active sportsperson, and her cricket career is interlinked with her athletic journey as she has played as a pace bowler and batter also. She is also a nutrition and fitness student, which goes along with her sport career.
Family Background
Utkarsha Pawar grew up in Pune. Her father is Amar Pawar and her mother is Sunetra Pawar. Her father has also been connected with cricket and has played a significant part in inspiring her to play cricket. Her family encouraged her to play cricket and their support and encouragement enabled her to develop under the wings of domestic cricket.
Early Life, Education & Rise to Success
Utkarsha started playing cricket around the age of 11. Before taking a stake in cricket, she played other sports such as football and badminton. She also studied kathak dance but ultimately decided to take up cricket as her other sport.
Her motivation was Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan and she became interested in pace bowling. She was trained by coaches like Anwar Shaikh while in the development phase, and was mentored by the former Maharashtra skipper Santosh Jedhe.
She made her way into Maharashtra Under-19, West Zone Under-19, Maharashtra Under-23, West Zone Under-23 cricket and finally senior domestic cricket. She was also studying nutrition and fitness at Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences, Pune, while playing cricket.
Personal Life
Utkarsha Pawar is married to Indian international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad. The duo first met at the state-level training camps and had a friendly message on the Instagram platform. They had been dating for several years, and after 5 years they finally decided to get married. The couple got married on June 3, 2023, in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra. Her marriage into the limelight has garnered a lot of press, but Utkarsha has never wavered from her own sporting persona. She has also publicly expressed her intention to not give up her cricket career saying she will keep on playing as long as her body will permit her.
Professional Career
Utkarsha Pawar joined Maharashtra Women in 2015/16. She is also an Alumni of West Zone Women and Team Red. She has also played in various BCCI hosted events like Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, and the Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal tournaments among senior women.
She is an all-rounder who can contribute to her team with both bat and ball, her balling being an important contribution.
- Teams Represented
- Maharashtra Women
- West Zone Women
- Team Red
Playing Style
Pawar is a right arm fast medium bowler and right-handed batsman. As a bowling all rounder, she will feature her team with an extra bowling weapon and contribute at bat when necessary.
Domestic Cricket Career
Utkarsha Pawar has been climbing the domestic ladder of Maharashtra as well as regional tournaments in the country. She has had exposure to different levels of women’s domestic cricket as a result of her stint over in different tournaments organized by the BCCI. She can play with the ball as well as supporting the team with bat and hands and is thus very useful in the domestic team.
Domestic T20 Career StatisticsÂ
She has scored 30 wickets in 54 T20 matches at home. Her best bowling performance has been 3/21 and her bowling economy rate is 5.68. She has too scored 57 runs and has also caught 17 shots.
| Statistic | Record |
| Matches | 54 |
| Wickets | 30 |
| Best Bowling | 3/21 |
| Economy Rate | 5.68 |
| Runs | 57 |
| Catches | 17 |
Recent Matches of Utkarsha Pawar
| Match | Bat | Bowl | Date | Ground | Format |
| Maharashtra vs Punjab Women | 4 | 1/13 | 14-Nov-2021 | Alur | Other OD |
| Maharashtra vs Kerala Women | — | 2/20 | 05-Nov-2021 | Dehradun | Other OD |
| Maharashtra vs Delhi Women | — | 0/33 | 03-Nov-2021 | Dehradun | Other OD |
| Maharashtra vs Assam Women | — | 0/21 | 02-Nov-2021 | Dehradun | Other OD |
| Maharashtra vs Jharkhand Women | — | 1/25 | 31-Oct-2021 | Dehradun | Other OD |
Interesting Facts
- Began to play cricket around the age of 11.
- Initially participated in football and badminton.
- Developed a love for the art of fast bowling after being inspired by Zaheer Khan.
- Trained in classical Kathak dance before deciding to fully pursue the sport of cricket.
- Inspired by her dad, Amar Pawar, who was a local cricketer for nearly 30 years.
- Played promising junior-level cricket for Maharashtra and West Zone (at U-19 and U-23 levels).
- Studied nutrition and fitness at INFS Pune alongside her domestic cricket career.
- In June 2023, she got married to Indian international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad.Maintained a strong, independent cricketing identity despite increased media visibility due to her marriage
Net Worth
The net worth of Utkarsha Pawar is estimated at approximately ₹2 crore ($240,050), which she has accumulated primarily through her sports career as a domestic cricket player from Maharashtra. Her financial portfolio is built on domestic match fees from tournaments organized by the BCCI, state cricket structures, and local athletic sponsorships. Her husband, Indian international cricketer and captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad, holds a significantly higher net worth estimated between ₹40 crore and ₹60 crore driven by international match earnings and premium commercial brand contracts.
Social Media Presence
Utkarsha’s online community is small. She has an Instagram on which she posts under her username @utkarshaaa13, but her online presence is not as compared to her husband. Most of the things she posts are related to personal moments, cricket related activities, family occasion or lifestyle.
Conclusion
Utkarsha Pawar has made herself an all-time player in women’s domestic cricket but her name has become more popular in the limelight after marrying international cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad. She has consistently progressed from local youth structures to West Zone selections to a Senior Domestic level with ease and consistency from a young age. Her medium fast pace has great utility as a right arm all rounder. Outside of her playing days, she has been committed to education and nutrition/fitness awareness and is very passionate about whole sports development.
FAQ’S
Utkarsha Pawar is an Indian domestic cricketer who played in indian cricket team Maharashtra, at right arm all rounder and right side batting position.
She is 27 years old in 2026.
She is married to Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad. They tied the knot in Mahabaleshwar on 03rd June 2023.
She has also promised to continue playing cricket even when married and has been playing domestic cricket as well.
5. What Utkarsha Pawar playing style?
She is a right-hander, medium fast bowler and a right-handed batter.
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