Last Updated: May 21, 2026 12:34 PM
Who is Mayank Yadav?
Mayank Yadav is an Indian cricketer who plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and Lucknow Super Giants in IPL Team 2026.
He is a right-arm express fast bowler known for consistently breaching 150 kmph and rattling top-order batters with raw pace.
The Delhi cricketer made news when he became the first player in ipl history to win Player of the Match in his first two consecutive matches in 2024.
Early Life and Background
He was Born on June 17, 2002, at Motinagar, Delhi from where cricket journey began. His hometown Delhi showing roots in Delhi domestic cricket always.
He dropped out of school in Class 10 to pursue cricket full-time after being inspired by his father’s stories about legendary pacers Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh.
His father Prabhu Yadav is a businessman who always supported cricket dreams and once borrowed money from coach Tarak Sinha for Mayank’s first cricket shoes.
Regarding his relationships, he is unmarried focusing entirely on cricket career currently.
His gf details not known publicly. Cast is Hindu, and house is in Delhi.
Mayank Yadav Biography
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mayank Prabhu Yadav |
| Occupation | Bowler |
| Born Place | Motinagar, Delhi |
| Hometown | Delhi |
| Date of Birth (Birthday) | June 17, 2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
| Weight | 72 kg (158 lbs) |
| Father | Prabhu Yadav |
| Mother | Mamta Yadav |
| Brother | Not Known |
| Sister | Elder Sister (Name Not Known) |
| Cast | Hindu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Jersey Number | #8 (IPL) |
| Wife | Not Married |
| GF | Not Known |
| House | Delhi |
| IPL Team | Lucknow Super Giants |
| IPL Price | ₹11 crore |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹15 crore |
Professional Cricket Career
His career started playing for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy from October 2022 against Manipur in first T20 match.
Debut came in T20Is for India in October 2024 against Bangladesh at Gwalior. He played first match and became only the third Indian bowler to start T20I career with a maiden over.
He made news as Top wicket-taker for North Zone in 2023 Deodhar Trophy taking 12 wkts in 5 matches at average 17.58 bowling at 155 kmph.
Test debut has not yet. ODI Wickets are also yet to come as all international appearances have been only in T20Is so far.
In List A cricket for Delhi, he has taken 34 wkts in 17 matches with best figures 4/47 showing solid white-ball ability.
Indian Premier League Career
His ipl journey started when Lucknow Super Giants bought him for just ₹20 lakh in 2022 auction as base ipl price.
Playing for ipl team 2026 Lucknow Super Giants after being retained for IPL Price ₹11 crore showing massive franchise faith.
LSG retained him for ipl price 2026 at ₹11 crore despite injury concerns because his elite pace is considered a rare asset in Indian Premier League.
In Indian Premier League 2024, he took 7 wkts in 4 matches with best 3/14 against RCB and 3/27 against PBKS winning both Man of the Match awards.
His ipl career spans 10 matches with 9 wkts and best figures 3/14 proving his match-winning potential when fit.
Mayank Yadav Stats
Domestic & International Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1* | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5.00 | 26 | 19.23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 17 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1.50 | 40 | 22.50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T20s | 23 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6.00 | 6 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 3 | 3 | 72 | 83 | 4 | 2/32 | 20.75 | 6.91 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 1 | 1 | 104 | 46 | 2 | 2/46 | 23.00 | 2.65 | 52.0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 17 | 17 | 822 | 733 | 34 | 4/47 | 21.55 | 5.35 | 24.1 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 23 | 22 | 463 | 637 | 25 | 3/14 | 25.48 | 8.25 | 18.5 | 0 | 0 |
IPL Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 5 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling
| Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 217 | 367 | 9 | 3/14 | 40.78 | 10.15 | 24.1 | 0 |
Mayank Statics in ipl show 9 wkts in 10 matches proving match-winning pace impact. Career stats in List A show 34 wkts at average 21.55 showing consistent wicket-taking ability.
Records and Achievements
Mayank Yadav has special records:
- Top wickets 4/47 in List A cricket for Delhi proving consistent white-ball bowling ability
- First player in ipl history to win Player of the Match in first two consecutive ipl matches in 2024
- Fastest ball in ipl 2024 season at 156.7 kmph against RCB showing elite express pace
- Took 12 wkts in 5 matches in Deodhar Trophy 2023 as North Zone’s highest wicket-taker
- T20 Wickets total 25 across all T20 formats despite frequent injury interruptions in career
These records show his journey from Motinagar Delhi place to becoming India’s most exciting pace bowling prospect.
Playing Style
Mayank Yadav stands 6 feet 1 inch tall with a strong lean frame generating extreme pace naturally.
Right-arm express fast bowler who regularly crosses 150 kmph using a high-arm action hitting hard lengths.
Bowling Speed touches 155-157 kmph regularly making him one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket currently.
No hattrick in any format yet but consistently takes multiple wkts in short spells when fit. No confirmed hattrick in ipl either across 10 career matches.
Mayank Yadav Net Worth
Net worth is around ₹15 crore in 2026. His money comes from:
- Indian Premier League salary: ₹11 crore from Lucknow Super Giants as current ipl price
- Total ipl career earnings of ₹22.60 crore across LSG seasons since 2022
- India T20I match fees and Delhi domestic cricket payments
The net worth will grow as he stays fit and delivers regularly for India and LSG in coming seasons.
Family, Personal Life & Relationships
His father Prabhu Yadav is a businessman who sacrificed financially so Mayank could focus only on cricket always supporting his dreams.
Mother Mamta Yadav and elder sister are his known family members providing constant emotional support throughout his career.
He is unmarried keeping relationships private with no confirmed gf publicly known so far.
Follows religion Hinduism with deep faith, reading the Bhagavad Gita during COVID-19 lockdown showing strong spiritual roots.
Mother tongue is Hindi being from Delhi showing his regional background clearly.
Team India Journey
He plays for Delhi in all domestic formats. Dates Joined LSG ipl 2022, Dates Joined India T20I October 2024 and Dates Joined LSG ipl retention 2026 at ₹11 crore.
He became important cricketer for India as their fastest pace bowling option in T20 format.
Also played for North Zone in Deodhar Trophy showing his rapid rise through domestic ranks despite injury setbacks.
Social Media Profile
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @mayankyadav_8 | |
| X (Twitter) | @Mayank_Yadav_44 |
| NA |
FAQs
Q1. What is Mayank Yadav’s date of birth and birthday?
Answer: He was Born on June 17, 2002, at Motinagar, Delhi.
Q2. What is Mayank Yadav’s IPL Team 2026 and ipl price 2026?
Answer: His IPL Team is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and ipl price 2026 is ₹11 crore retained by the franchise.
Q3. What are Mayank’s highest wickets across formats?
Answer: Highest wickets are 4/47 in List A cricket for Delhi. In ipl, best figures are 3/14 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
Q4. What are Mayank Yadav’s T20 Wickets, Test Wickets and ODI Wickets totals?
Answer: T20 Wickets total 25 across all T20 formats. Test Wickets are none as Test career has not started. ODI Wickets are none as only T20I appearances have come for India.
Q5. What is Mayank Yadav’s fastest ball speed?
Answer: Fastest ball recorded at 156.7 kmph in ipl 2024 against RCB making him one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket currently.
Q6. What are Mayank Yadav wickets in ipl 2025?
Answer: Mayank Yadav wickets in ipl 2025 were 2 wkts in 2 matches for LSG before a back injury ruled him out of the remaining season.
