Akshat Raghuwanshi is an Indian right-handed batter and occasional right-arm off-break bowler who represents Madhya Pradesh in the domestic circuit. Operating primarily as an aggressive middle-order presence, his game revolves around power-hitting and quickly accelerating the run rate. He made his First-Class debut during the 2021–22 season and was a member of the Madhya Pradesh squad that secured the Ranji Trophy title that same year. Entering the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of ₹30 Lakh, his domestic T20 numbers triggered a bidding war between multiple franchises. The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ultimately acquired him for ₹2.20 Crore, securing his big-hitting capabilities to bolster their batting ahead of the 2026 season.