Kuldeep Yadav is India's leading spinner across formats (X.com/@imkuldeep18)
Indian cricketer, Kuldeep Yadav is a prominent figure in modern cricket, who epitomizes the art of left-arm wrist spin. Initially aspiring to emulate the pace of legends like Wasim Akram and Zaheer Khan, physical constraints nudged him towards spin bowling, where he found his true calling under the magical influence of Shane Warne.
Making waves early in his career, Kuldeep Yadav represented India at the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, showcasing his budding talent on the global stage. Kuldeep's international debut in 2017 against Australia was nothing short of spectacular, as he immediately stamped his authority with a four-wicket haul.
A record-setter, Kuldeep's name is frequently etched in cricket history, whether for his wicket-taking abiolities or for his mesmerizing spells that have flummoxed the best in the business.
Here’s a look at the Kuldeep Yadav stats across formats.
Kuldeep Yadav Stats
Leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav (X.com)
Category | IPL | T20I | ODI | Test |
Matches | 96 | 40 | 113 | 13 |
Wickets | 99 | 69 | 181 | 56 |
Economy | 8.05 | 6.77 | 4.99 | 3.56 |
Best Figures (Innings) | 4/14 | 5/17 | 6/25 | 5/40 |
Best Figures (Match) | 4/14 | 5/17 | 6/25 | 8/113 |
5Ws | - | 2 | 2 | 4 |
10Ws | - | - | - | - |
Kuldeep Yadav IPL Stats
Matches | 96 |
Wickets | 99 |
Economy | 8.05 |
Best Figures (Innings) | 4/14 |
Best Figures (Match) | 4/14 |
5Ws | - |
10Ws | - |
Kuldeep Yadav T20I Stats
Matches | 40 |
Wickets | 69 |
Economy | 6.77 |
Best Figures (Innings) | 5/17 |
Best Figures (Match) | 5/17 |
5Ws | 2 |
10Ws | - |
Kuldeep Yadav ODI Stats
Matches | 113 |
Wickets | 181 |
Economy | 4.99 |
Best Figures (Innings) | 6/25 |
Best Figures (Match) | 6/25 |
5Ws | 2 |
10Ws | - |
Kuldeep Yadav Test Stats
Matches | 13 |
Wickets | 56 |
Economy | 3.56 |
Best Figures (Innings) | 5/40 |
Best Figures (Match) | 8/113 |
5Ws | 4 |
10Ws | - |
FAQs - Kuldeep Yadav Stats
Q. What is the speciality of Kuldeep Yadav?
A. Kuldeep Yadav, a rare left-arm wrist spinner, is known for his deceptive variations and lethal googlies.
Q. How many hat tricks does Kuldeep Yadav have?
A. Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has two international hat-tricks. One against Australia in 2017 and the other against West Indies in 2019.
Q. Is Kuldeep Yadav a fast bowler?
A. In his early years, Kuldeep Yadav aspired to be a fast bowler, but his coach, Kapil Pandey, recognising his small build, advised him to switch to left-arm wrist spin.
Q. Where is Kuldeep Yadav's house?
A. Delhi Capitals' lethal leg-spinner hails from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.