Yuzvendra Chahal is a specialist bowler from India playing for Punjab Kings. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏YUZVENDRA CHAHAL: THE STORY
Leg spinner, former chess international and the first Indian to take six wickets in a T20I.
Yuzvendra Chahal represented India at chess before he did at cricket. As a leg spinner he became the first Indian, and the second bowler anywhere, to take six wickets in a T20 International.
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Facts worth knowing
- 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.
- He was the first Indian to take 300 wickets in T20 cricket.
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- 1. Which sport did Chahal play for India before cricket?
- 2. What T20I first did Chahal achieve for India?
- 3. What was unusual about one of Chahal's player of the match awards?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 runs across 80 matches at an average of 3.00 (SR 46.15). Best score: 3*. With the ball: 96 T20I wickets at an average of 25.09 and economy of 8.19, with best figures of 6/25. In ODIs, Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 69 runs across 72 matches at an average of 8.63 (SR 48.94). Best score: 18*. With the ball: 121 ODI wickets at an average of 26.83 and economy of 5.30, with best figures of 6/42.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 80 | 6 | 3.00 | 46.15 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 25.09 | 8.19 |
| ODI | 72 | 69 | 8.63 | 48.94 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 26.83 | 5.30 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3* | 3.00 | 46.15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 96 | 2409 | 25.09 | 8.19 | 18.4 | 6/25 | 1 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Yuzvendra Chahal is a specialist bowler representing Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 13 matches this IPL season, Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 373 fantasy points: 29 a game, at 41.4 points per credit.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG v PBKS23 May 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 60 |
| PBKS v RCB17 May 2026 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| PBKS v MI14 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| PBKS v DC11 May 2026 | — | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| SRH v PBKS6 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
Over the last 5 games, Yuzvendra Chahal is averaging 31 fantasy points, against 29 for the season. Most recently: 60. Best of the run was 60.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Yuzvendra Chahal's last 13 fixtures, 25% of CricketDream teams started Yuzvendra Chahal and 1% handed over the captaincy, while Yuzvendra Chahal averaged 29 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
29 a game at 9 Cr, or 41.4 points per credit, across 13 matches.
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🧠YUZVENDRA CHAHAL TRIVIA
- Who became the first bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL, and holds the all-time IPL wickets record?
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Yuzvendra Chahal - Who has taken the most wickets in IPL history?
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Yuzvendra Chahal - Yuzvendra Chahal won the IPL 2022 Purple Cap with 27 wickets while playing for which team?
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Rajasthan Royals
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Yuzvendra Chahal?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal represented India at chess before he did at cricket. As a leg spinner he became the first Indian, and the second bowler anywhere, to take six wickets in a T20 International.
What are the best-known facts about 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.
Which IPL team does Yuzvendra Chahal play for in 2026?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal is a bowler for Punjab Kings.
What are Yuzvendra Chahal's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has 373 fantasy points from 13 matches, an average of 29 per game, or 41.4 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Yuzvendra Chahal a good captain pick?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal averages 29 points a game, which is low for a captain. Most managers will find a higher-scoring option.
What are Yuzvendra Chahal's international cricket career stats?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has international career data across T20I, ODI. Yuzvendra Chahal's best batting format is ODI: 69 runs in 72 matches with a batting average of 8.63.
How many T20I runs has Yuzvendra Chahal scored in international cricket?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 6 runs in 80 T20I matches, averaging 3.00 at a strike rate of 46.15. Highest score: 3*.
How many T20I wickets does Yuzvendra Chahal have?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 96 wickets in T20I cricket in 80 matches with a bowling average of 25.09 and an economy rate of 8.19. Best bowling: 6/25 with 1 five-wicket haul.
How many ODI runs has Yuzvendra Chahal scored in international cricket?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has scored 69 runs in 72 ODI matches, averaging 8.63 at a strike rate of 48.94. Highest score: 18*.
How many ODI wickets does Yuzvendra Chahal have?▾
Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 121 wickets in ODI cricket in 72 matches with a bowling average of 26.83 and an economy rate of 5.30. Best bowling: 6/42 with 2 five-wicket hauls.
How does Yuzvendra Chahal's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Yuzvendra Chahal averages 29 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 8.63 in ODIs.
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