Sumit Mathur (born 26 November 1981) is a former Indian first-class cricketer who represented Rajasthan. He made his first-class debut for Rajasthan in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy on 9 November 2002.
Born in Kota, Rajasthan, Mathur emerged through the state's youth system before making his senior debut. He played his first first-class match for Rajasthan on 9 November 2002, against Bengal during the 2002âÂÂ03 Ranji Trophy. He subsequently made his List A debut in January 2004 in a match against Uttar Pradesh.
Mathur was noted for his consistency and ability to take wickets at a low average. During his career, he played 54 first-class matches, claiming 165 wickets at an average of 27.78. His career-best performance occurred in December 2011 during a Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, where he recorded figures of 6 for 33 in the second innings. This performance was instrumental in securing a 229-run victory for Rajasthan during their successful defense of the Ranji title.
In addition to his first-class success, Mathur played 29 List A matches, taking 38 wickets. His final first-class appearance for Rajasthan was against Tamil Nadu in January 2012.
Following his retirement from professional cricket, he has remained involved in the sport, occasionally appearing in veteran matches and local cricket initiatives in Northern India.