Zeeshan Ansari made his IPL debut with the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025 against the Delhi Capitals, picking up 3/42.[5][6][7] Ansari caught the attention of IPL franchises after finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the inaugural UP T20 League, claiming 24 wickets in 12 matches at an impressive economy rate of 7.60. In the high-scoring final, he played a crucial role with a spell of 4-0-20-1 for Meerut Mavericks and played a crucial role in making them champion.[8]