Last Updated: May 17, 2026 12:07 AM
Who is Kuldip Yadav?
Kuldip Yadav is an Indian cricketer who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings in IPL Team 2026 as a replacement player.
He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler known for his pace and ability to take wickets in pressure situations.
The Delhi cricketer made news when CSK signed him for ₹30 lakh as replacement for injured Khaleel Ahmed in May 2026.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on October 15, 1996, at Mokalwas village, Pataudi, Haryana from where cricket journey began. His hometown Pataudi showing roots in Haryana before joining Delhi domestic circuit.
He was coached by Amit Kumar who shaped his bowling from early years at Nagpur Academy trials.
His father details are not publicly known but family support helped him build cricket career from Haryana village always.
Regarding his relationships, he is unmarried and focusing on cricket career.
His gf details not known publicly. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Pataudi, Haryana.
Kuldip Yadav Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kuldip Yadav |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Born Place | Pataudi, Haryana |
| Hometown | Pataudi |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | October 15, 1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (approx. 178 cm) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Father | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Cast | Hindu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Jersey Number | #15 (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Wife | Not Married |
| GF | Not Known |
| House | Pataudi |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings |
| IPL Price | ₹30 lakh (replacement) |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹50 lakh |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Delhi in Ranji Trophy from February 2022 against Tamil Nadu at Guwahati in first match.
Debut came in T20 cricket for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians on October 5, 2021 at Sharjah in his first ipl appearance.
He made news in November 2019 when named in India Under-23 squad for ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
Test debut has not yet. He has played only in domestic formats and ipl without international recognition so far.
In ipl 2023 for Rajasthan Royals, he took 2 wkts in 2 matches with best figures 1/18 against CSK showing useful form.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started when Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹20 lakh in 2021 auction as ipl price showing early recognition.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Chennai Super Kings after being signed for IPL Price ₹30 lakh as mid-season replacement.
CSK signed him for ipl price 2026 at ₹30 lakh replacing injured Khaleel Ahmed who suffered a right quadricep injury in April.
In Indian Premier League 2023, he played two matches for Rajasthan Royals picking up 2 wkts showing some promise before release.
His ipl career spans 3 matches with 2 wkts in total across his Rajasthan Royals appearances before joining CSK.
Kuldip Yadav Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9* | 4.33 | 52 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 3 | 4 | 360 | 296 | 5 | 2/27 | 59.20 | 4.93 | 72.0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 1 | 1 | 54 | 39 | 1 | 1/39 | 39.00 | 4.33 | 54.0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 3 | 3 | 54 | 84 | 2 | 1/18 | 42.00 | 9.33 | 27.0 | 0 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | 4 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 54 | 84 | 2 | 1/18 | 42.00 | 9.33 | 27.0 | 0 |
Kuldip Statics in domestic cricket are still in early stages. Career stats in ipl show 2 wkts in 3 matches with economy 9.33 showing developing bowling potential.
Records and Achievements
Kuldip Yadav has special records so far:
- Highest wkts 2/27 in First Class career for Delhi in Ranji Trophy showing domestic red-ball bowling ability
- Best T20 figures 1/18 against CSK in ipl 2023 for Rajasthan Royals in his strongest ipl performance
- Named in India Under-23 squad for ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 showing early national recognition
- Played for India Emerging Team in List A cricket taking 1 wkt against Hong Kong Emerging Team
- Selected by Rajasthan Royals twice in ipl auctions showing consistent franchise interest in his bowling
These records show his journey from Pataudi place to playing for Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League.
Playing Style
Kuldip Yadav is 5 ft 10 in (approx. 178 cm) with a left-arm fast-medium bowler who uses pace and seam movement to trouble right-handed batters.
He bowls from a good length and uses natural left-arm angle effectively. Bowling Speed ranges 125-135 kmph showing solid domestic pace bowling ability.
No hattrick in any format as career is still at a very early stage. No confirmed hattrick in ipl career either.
Kuldip Yadav Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹50 lakh in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹30 lakh from Chennai Super Kings as current ipl price
- Rajasthan Royals previous ipl contract earnings of ₹20 lakh per season
- Delhi domestic cricket match fees and Ranji Trophy payments
The net worth will grow if he performs well for CSK and secures bigger contracts in future seasons.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father details are not publicly known but family from Mokalwas village in Pataudi always supported cricket journey.
Mother and sibling details are not publicly available as he keeps personal life very private currently.
He is unmarried keeping relationships private with no confirmed gf publicly known at this stage.
Follows religion Hinduism with strong roots from Haryana showing his cultural background clearly.
Mother tongue is Hindi being from Pataudi, Haryana showing his regional identity clearly.
Team India Journey
He plays for Delhi in domestic formats now. Dates Joined Rajasthan Royals ipl 2021 and Dates Joined Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 as replacement player for Khaleel Ahmed.
He became important cricketer in Delhi domestic circuit after strong Ranji Trophy appearances for the team.
Also played for India Emerging Team in 2019 showing early national level recognition from selectors.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @kuldip_26official | |
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FAQs
Q1. What is Kuldip Yadav’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on October 15, 1996, at Pataudi, Haryana.
Q2. What is Kuldip Yadav’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His IPL Team is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and ipl price 2026 is ₹30 lakh signed as mid-season replacement for Khaleel Ahmed.
Q3. What are Kuldip Yadav’s highest wickets across formats?
Answer: Highest wickets are 2/27 in First Class career for Delhi. In ipl, best figures are 1/18 against CSK for Rajasthan Royals in 2023.
Q4. What are Kuldip Yadav’s T20 Wickets, Test Wickets and ODI Wickets totals?
Answer: T20 Wickets total 2 in domestic T20 cricket. Test Wickets are none as Test career has not started. ODI Wickets are none as only List A one match exists for India Emerging team.
Q5. What is Kuldip Yadav’s fastest ball speed?
Answer: Fastest ball touches around 135 kmph as a left-arm fast-medium bowler using angle and seam movement as primary weapons.
Q6. What are Kuldip Yadav wickets in ipl 2025?
Answer: Kuldip Yadav wickets in ipl 2025 were none as he had no ipl contract that season. IPL 2026 with CSK is his latest ipl opportunity.
