Kuldeep Yadav is a specialist bowler from India playing for India. Fantasy credits: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏KULDEEP YADAV: THE STORY
Left-arm wrist spinner and the first Indian bowler with two international hat-tricks.
Kuldeep Yadav wanted to bowl fast until a coach saw him spin the ball and made him a wrist spinner. He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to play Test cricket for India and the first Indian bowler with two international hat-tricks.
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Facts worth knowing
- 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.
🧠Quick quiz: how well do you know Kuldeep Yadav?
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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. What did Kuldeep become the first Indian bowler to do in December 2019?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 runs across 54 matches at an average of 8.00 (SR 67.61). Best score: 23*. With the ball: 95 T20I wickets at an average of 13.74, with best figures of 5/17. In ODIs, Kuldeep Yadav has scored 212 runs across 120 matches at an average of 9.64 (SR 53.13). Best score: 19. With the ball: 194 ODI wickets at an average of 26.23 and economy of 5.12, with best figures of 6/25. In Tests, Kuldeep Yadav has scored 243 runs across 18 matches at an average of 12.15 (SR 26.56). Best score: 40. With the ball: 77 Test wickets at an average of 23.47 and economy of 3.56, with best figures of 5/40.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 54 | 48 | 8.00 | 67.61 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 13.74 | — |
| ODI | 120 | 212 | 9.64 | 53.13 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 26.23 | 5.12 |
| Test | 18 | 243 | 12.15 | 26.56 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 23.47 | 3.56 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 9 | 3 | 48 | 23* | 8.00 | 67.61 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 95 | 1305 | 13.74 | — | 0.0 | 5/17 | 2 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Kuldeep Yadav is a specialist bowler representing India in international cricket, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 21 matches this season, Kuldeep Yadav has scored 812 fantasy points: 39 a game, at 90.2 points per credit. The median specialist bowler in the pool returns 40 a game, so Kuldeep Yadav is 2% below the position across 408 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND v WI9 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| IND v WI6 Oct 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 64 |
| IND v WI3 Oct 2026 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| IND v WI30 Sept 2026 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 54 |
| IND v WI27 Sept 2026 | 10.0 | 4 🎯 | 0 | 154 |
Over the last 5 games, Kuldeep Yadav is averaging 65 fantasy points, against 39 for the season. Most recently against WI: 24. Best of the run was 154 against WI. 1 three-wicket haul too.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Kuldeep Yadav's last 15 fixtures, 56% of CricketDream teams started Kuldeep Yadav and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Kuldeep Yadav averaged 46 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚖️ 39 a game at 9 Cr, 90.2 points per credit. The median specialist bowler returns 40 a game. Roughly what the position returns, so a fill rather than a differential.
CREDIT VALUE
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Kuldeep Yadav?▾
Kuldeep Yadav wanted to bowl fast until a coach saw him spin the ball and made him a wrist spinner. He is the first left-arm wrist spinner to play Test cricket for India and the first Indian bowler with two international hat-tricks.
What are the best-known facts about 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.
Which team does Kuldeep Yadav play for?▾
Kuldeep Yadav is a bowler for India.
What are Kuldeep Yadav's fantasy stats in CricketDream-tracked matches?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has 812 fantasy points from 21 matches, an average of 39 per game, or 90.2 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Kuldeep Yadav a good captain pick?▾
Kuldeep Yadav averages 39 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Kuldeep Yadav's international cricket career stats?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Kuldeep Yadav's best batting format is Test: 243 runs in 18 matches with a batting average of 12.15.
How many T20I runs has Kuldeep Yadav scored in international cricket?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has scored 48 runs in 54 T20I matches, averaging 8.00 at a strike rate of 67.61. Highest score: 23*.
How many T20I wickets does Kuldeep Yadav have?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 95 wickets in T20I cricket in 54 matches with a bowling average of 13.74. Best bowling: 5/17 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many ODI runs has Kuldeep Yadav scored in international cricket?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has scored 212 runs in 120 ODI matches, averaging 9.64 at a strike rate of 53.13. Highest score: 19.
How many ODI wickets does Kuldeep Yadav have?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 194 wickets in ODI cricket in 120 matches with a bowling average of 26.23 and an economy rate of 5.12. Best bowling: 6/25 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Kuldeep Yadav scored in international cricket?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has scored 243 runs in 18 Test matches, averaging 12.15 at a strike rate of 26.56. Highest score: 40.
How many Test wickets does Kuldeep Yadav have?▾
Kuldeep Yadav has taken 77 wickets in Test cricket in 18 matches with a bowling average of 23.47 and an economy rate of 3.56. Best bowling: 5/40 with 5 five-wicket hauls.
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