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Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Kuldeep Yadav has the edge on the headline numbers: Kuldeep Yadav leads on T20I batting (48 runs, avg 8.0). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Kuldeep Yadav (India) has 48 T20I runs at avg 8.0 in 54 matches. Yuzvendra Chahal (Punjab Kings) has 6 T20I runs at avg 3.0 in 80 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Kuldeep Yadav | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 13 |
| Avg fantasy points | 38 | 29 |
| Best fantasy score | 154 | 94 |
| Runs | 39 | 0 |
| Strike rate | 52.7 | 0.0 |
| Fours | 3 | 0 |
| Highest score | 18 | 0 |
| Wickets | 22 | 12 |
| Economy rate | 6.59 | 9.39 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 4 | 3 |
| Catches | 2 | 2 |
| Total dismissals | 2 | 2 |
| Statistic | Kuldeep Yadav | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 54 | 80 |
| Runs | 48 | 6 |
| Batting average | 8.00 | 3.00 |
| Strike rate | 67.6 | 46.1 |
| Wickets | 95 | 96 |
| Bowling average | 13.74 | 25.09 |
| Economy rate | — | 8.19 |
| Five-wicket hauls | 2 | 1 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Kuldeep Yadav has played 54 T20Is and Yuzvendra Chahal 80. Kuldeep Yadav has 48 runs at 8.0 (strike rate 67.6), against 6 at 3.0 (46.1) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Kuldeep Yadav has scored more. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 95 wickets and Yuzvendra Chahal 96 at 8.19; Yuzvendra Chahal has more wickets.
ODI. Kuldeep Yadav has played 120 ODIs and Yuzvendra Chahal 72. Kuldeep Yadav has 212 runs at 9.6 (strike rate 53.1), against 69 at 8.6 (48.9) for Yuzvendra Chahal, so Kuldeep Yadav has scored more. With the ball, Kuldeep Yadav has 194 wickets at an economy of 5.12 and Yuzvendra Chahal 121 at 5.30; Kuldeep Yadav has more wickets.
International numbers up to 15 August 2026.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal: India's wrist-spin pair
By the CricketDream editorial team. Facts checked against official records on . How our data works
Between 2017 and 2019 India played both of them together and won a lot of white-ball games that way. Chahal bowls leg spin and was the first Indian to take six wickets in a T20I. Kuldeep bowls left-arm wrist spin and is the first Indian bowler with two international hat-tricks.
Since then Kuldeep has kept his place and won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Chahal was in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad but did not play a game.
What decides it
| Measure | Kuldeep Yadav | Yuzvendra Chahal |
|---|---|---|
| ODI wickets | 194 | 121 |
| T20I wickets | 95 | 96 |
| Plays Tests | Yes | No |
Career figures are international matches only and update with every match we record.
Kuldeep. He has been the better international bowler since 2020 and plays all three formats. Chahal is still one of the best wicket-takers the IPL has seen.
Did you know: Kuldeep Yadav
- He made his Test debut against Australia at Dharamshala on 25 March 2017.
- He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to represent India in Tests.
- His hat-trick against the West Indies on 18 December 2019 made him the first Indian bowler with two in international cricket.
- He won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
Did you know: Yuzvendra Chahal
- He played chess for India internationally before choosing cricket.
- He was the second bowler, and the first Indian, to take a six-wicket haul in a T20I.
- He was the first concussion substitute to be named player of the match in an international.
- He took an IPL hat-trick and a five-wicket haul in the same match against Kolkata Knight Riders in April 2022.
🧠Quick quiz: Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal
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- 1. What makes Kuldeep a first for India in Tests?
- 2. Where did Kuldeep make his Test debut in 2017?
- 3. Which sport did Chahal play for India before cricket?
- 4. What T20I first did Chahal achieve for India?
Kuldeep Yadav vs Yuzvendra Chahal · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 T20I runs in 54 matches at an average of 8.00. He has also taken 95 T20I wickets at an average of 13.74.
T20I career: Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 T20I runs in 80 matches at an average of 3.00. He has also taken 96 T20I wickets at an average of 25.09 with an economy of 8.19.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kuldeep Yadav is the stronger pick with an average of 38 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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