Mangesh Yadav Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Mangesh Yadav?

Mangesh Yadav is an Indian cricketer who represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a left-hand batsman and left-arm fast bowler known for his express pace and ability to bowl yorkers consistently.

Mangesh Yadav is among India’s exciting young talents, having taken 14 wickets in just 6 matches during Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2025 and becoming one of most expensive uncapped players at IPL 2026 auction.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on October 10, 2002, in Borgaon, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, his birth place is Borgaon village. His hometown is Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.

Mangesh’s background involved humble environment with significant financial struggles. Parents include Ram Awadh Yadav, father who works as truck driver supporting parents through difficult times, and mother whose name is not publicly disclosed.

His brother details are not publicly available. Guardians faced hardships but constantly supported his cricket dreams despite limited resources.

Regarding his relationships, there is no public information available. Currently appears completely focused on establishing cricket career after breakthrough IPL contract.

There’s no wife as he’s unmarried. His gf status remains unknown. Cast or Religion is Hindu, and house is in Borgaon, Chhindwara district.

Mangesh Yadav Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Mangesh Ram Yadav
Occupation	All-Rounder
Birth Place	Borgaon, Chhindwara
Hometown	Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Date of Birth (Birthday)	October 10, 2002
Age	23 years
Height	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight	63 Kgs
Father	Ram Awadh Yadav
Mother	Not Disclosed
Brother	Not Known
Sisters	Not Known
Cast	Hindu
Wife	None
Gf	Not Known
House	Borgaon, Chhindwara
IPL Team	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL Price 2026	₹5.20 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹6-8 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Mangesh’s career start came through passion for cricket since childhood playing tennis-ball cricket and local tournaments in Chhindwara region.

Used to travel daily about 70 kilometers from home to Chhindwara for training at Indira Gandhi Cricket Stadium. Often traveled in unreserved trains due to financial constraints showing dedication toward cricket.

First Class career not started yet. Focused on limited-overs formats showing potential as aggressive bowler who can trouble batsmen with pace.

List-A 1st match Played on December 24, 2025, for Madhya Pradesh against Rajasthan at Ahmedabad. In 3 matches, scored 5 runs with Top score of 3 at average of 2.50, while taking 3 wickets with best of 2/45.

T20 career started on December 14, 2025, for Madhya Pradesh against Jharkhand at Pune in SMAT. In 2 T20 matches, scored 28 runs with strike rate of 233.33, while taking 3 wickets with best of 2/38.

Made domestic start playing for Gwalior Cheetahs in June 2025 during Madhya Pradesh Premier League. Took 14 wickets in 6 matches becoming highest wicket-taker and earning Player of Tournament award.

Recent news includes his massive ₹5.20 crore price tag at IPL 2026 auction after thrilling bidding war between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL Career

His Indian Premier League journey began dramatically in 2026 auction when Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought him for ₹5.20 crore against base price of ₹30 lakh. The ipl team engaged in intense bidding battle with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Bidding crossed ₹1 crore quickly as both teams kept raising price. RCB went up to ₹4 crore before SRH bid ₹4.20 crore. Finally RCB secured him at ₹5.20 crore.

For ipl 2026, acquired by RCB making him one of most expensive uncapped Indian players at mega auction. The ipl team 2026 sees him as exciting left-arm pace prospect who can bowl middle overs and death with yorkers.

His ipl price reflects impressive performances in Madhya Pradesh Premier League where he recorded three four-wicket hauls including best of 4/18 in 3 overs.

Yet to make Indian Premier League debut but expected to feature prominently given investment and potential as left-arm quick who consistently touches 140 kmph.

Mangesh Yadav Stats

Domestic & International

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
List A	3	2	0	5	3	2.50	8	62.50	0	0	0	0	1	0
T20s	2	1	0	28	28	28.00	12	233.33	0	0	4	1	2	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
List A	3	3	114	110	3	2/45	2/45	36.66	5.78	38.0
T20s	2	2	42	85	3	2/38	2/38	28.33	12.14	14.0

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0	0	0	0	0	0

His career stats showcase emerging talent. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as wicket-taking bowler and handy lower-order hitter across limited domestic exposure.

Records and Achievements

Mangesh Yadav multiple achievement include:

• Highest wkts taker in Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2025 with 14 wickets
• Player of Tournament in Madhya Pradesh Premier League 2025
• Took 14 wickets in just 6 matches for Gwalior Cheetahs
• Three four-wicket hauls in single MPL season
• Best bowling figures of 4/18 in 3 overs in MPL 2025
• One of most expensive uncapped Indian players at IPL 2026 auction
• Highest wickets haul showing consistency as strike bowler
• Strike rate of 233.33 in T20 batting showcasing power-hitting
• Middle-over specialist with yorker execution abilities

These records demonstrate his meteoric rise from village cricket to IPL stardom within months.

Playing Style

Mangesh Yadav is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) with athletic build. As batsman, known for left-handed power-hitting capable of quick runs lower down order.

As bowler, delivers left-arm fast with Bowling Speed consistently touching 140 kmph making him genuine pace threat. Specializes in yorkers and slower ball variations.

Middle-over specialist who can also bowl death overs effectively. Impressive yorker execution combined with ability to swing ball makes him dangerous bowler.

Mangesh Yadav Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹6-8 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹5.20 crore from RCB (2026)
• Madhya Pradesh domestic cricket earnings
• SMAT and Vijay Hazare Trophy match fees
• Madhya Pradesh Premier League contract with Gwalior Cheetahs

The net worth reflects life-changing IPL 2026 contract transforming circumstances for truck driver’s son who traveled in unreserved trains as emerging cricketer.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

Father Ram Awadh Yadav works as truck driver supporting family through financial hardships. He encouraged Mangesh’s cricket dreams despite limited resources showing remarkable support.

Mother whose name remains private provided emotional backing throughout journey from Borgaon village to professional cricket.

Guardians faced significant struggles with Mangesh traveling 70 kilometers daily to Chhindwara for training. Often used unreserved trains due to financial constraints.

Attended school in Chhindwara district. Details about higher education not publicly available as he focused on cricket from young age.

Hobbies include swimming and traveling. Follows Hinduism religion. Jersey number 17 for Madhya Pradesh team.

Started with tennis-ball cricket in local tournaments before graduating to leather ball. Breakthrough came in Madhya Pradesh Premier League where scouts noticed his pace and wicket-taking abilities.

Team India Prospects

Yet to make senior India debut. Dates Joined progression shows rapid growth: Gwalior Cheetahs (2025), Madhya Pradesh senior (2025), RCB (2026).

Strong performances in SMAT 2025 caught attention of IPL scouts leading to auction success. Future looks bright if he continues developing skills.

Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle
Instagram	mangeshyadav_
X (Twitter)	NA
Facebook	NA

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