Onkar Tarmale is a right-arm fast bowler from Mumbai whose rise to the IPL has been shaped by raw pace and family sacrifice. Capable of hitting speeds close to 145 kmph, he caught the attention of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who signed him for INR 30 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction. Still early in his professional career, Tarmale is seen as a developing hit-the-deck seamer with the tools suited for modern T20 cricket. Onkar Tarmale’s Early Life and Background Onkar Tarmale was born on August 22, 2002, in Shere village in Shahapur taluka, around 60 kilometres from Mumbai. He grew up in a farming family where finances were tight, and pursuing a professional sport required significant risk. His father, Tukaram, played the biggest role in that decision. To support his training, he took a loan and even mortgaged family jewellery so his son could travel and practice regularly. The investment allowed Onkar to move beyond village cricket and attend proper coaching while studying at Podar School in Shahapur. Like many Indian fast bowlers, he started with tennis-ball matches before transitioning to leather-ball cricket. Former India pacer Dhawal Kulkarni noticed his natural pace and convinced the family he had the potential to succeed professionally. Although opportunities from smaller domestic setups were considered, the family chose to keep him in the tougher Mumbai circuit to accelerate his growth. Onkar Tarmale's Domestic Career Onkar Tarmale first gained attention in local T20 competitions such as the T20 Mumbai League, representing Eagle Thane Strikers, and in the Maharashtra Premier League. Across domestic T20 tournaments, he picked up wickets consistently, relying on heavy lengths rather than just speed. Under guidance from Dhawal Kulkarni, he expanded his skillset to include yorkers, slower balls and surprise bouncers — variations that improved his effectiveness in shorter formats. Tarmale made his List A debut for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in December 2025 a
