Harsh Tusharbhai Thaker is an Ahmedabad-born Canadian cricketer, born on October 24, 1997.

He is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler who plays primarily as an all-rounder.

Thaker represents Canada at the international level and has also played for various franchise teams including the Vancouver Knights, Janakpur Bolts, and Seattle Thunderbolts.

He also uses the name Harsh Thakkar.

Thaker’s journey in cricket began at a young age, representing Canada at the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh.

His senior international debut came in August 2019 when he was named in Canada’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier, making his T20I debut against the United States.

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    Siblings

    Harsh has one sister named Rhea Thaker.

    However, not much is know about Rhea, including her career or personal life, as she lives a private life compared to her brother.

    Career

    Thaker has developed into one of Canada’s most reliable all-rounders.

    In ODI cricket, he has scored 892 runs in 31 matches at an average of 34.31, including two centuries and four fifties, with a highest score of 111.

    With the ball, he has claimed 25 ODI wickets at an average of 35.96.

    His T20I record is equally impressive, having scored 822 runs in 54 matches with a strike rate of 123.05.

    As a bowler in the shortest format, he has been particularly effective, taking 39 wickets at an excellent average of 19.82 and an economy rate of 6.10.

    His best T20I bowling figures of 4/20 demonstrate his ability to make crucial breakthroughs.

    Thaker’s breakout moment came in March 2024 when he scored his maiden ODI century – an unbeaten 111 off 113 balls against the United Arab Emirates – which helped Canada secure a significant victory.

    He followed that with another century against Scotland, earning Player of the Match honors for his all-round performance of 105* and 3/41.

    These back-to-back hundreds established him as a rising star in Canadian cricket.

    Beyond international cricket, Thaker has been a consistent performer in domestic and franchise leagues.

    He has played for the Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 Canada, where he was named Emerging Canadian Player of the tournament.

    In the Toronto District Cricket Association, he has amassed over 6,600 runs and taken 339 wickets across 289 matches, showcasing his durability and all-round value.

    Accolades

    Thaker was named the Emerging Canadian Player of the tournament during the Global T20 Canada in 2023.

    He has won multiple Player of the Match awards at the international level, including for his century against Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play.

    In the 2026 T20 World Cup, he produced notable performances including a 50 against the UAE and a 30 against Afghanistan, demonstrating his ability to perform on the global stage.

    His consistent performances have earned him rankings among the top all-rounders in ODI and T20I cricket according to ICC rankings.