Yuzvendra Chahal Player Profile
Yuzvendra Chahal, an Indian cricketer born in 1990, is recognized as one of the leading leg-spin bowlers in contemporary cricket. He has been an integral part of the Indian limited-overs setup since his debut in 2016 and is known for his deceptive variations, sharp turn, and ability to outfox batsmen with his wistful play.
Chahal's cricketing journey began in domestic cricket for Haryana, where his consistent performances earned him a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, he has represented the Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, and currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals. His impressive displays in the IPL played a pivotal role in his selection for the Indian national team in 2016. Chahal's achievements include being the leading wicket-taker for spinners in the IPL and holding the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in T20 Internationals.
| Player Name | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Birth Date | 1990-07-23 |
| Nationality | |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 03 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | N |
| Player Role | Bowler |
Yuzvendra Chahal T20 Stats
Chahal's T20 statistics highlight his effectiveness as a wicket-taking spinner. In his overall T20 career, he has played 219 matches, claiming an impressive 322 wickets at an average of 21.74 and an economy rate of 7.63. His ability to take wickets at crucial junctures and control the flow of runs has made him a vital asset in T20s. In the IPL, Chahal has been a consistent performer, having played for three different franchises. He has taken 204 wickets in 158 matches at an average of 22.37 and an economy rate of 7.61. Chahal's best bowling figures in the IPL are 4/25. He is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the IPL for spinners and holds the record for the most wickets in a single IPL season by a spinner, with 27 wickets in 2022.
Chahal's international T20 career has been equally impressive. He has taken 91 wickets in 72 T20Is, with an average of 24.83 and an economy rate of 8.20. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 6/25, making him the first Indian bowler to take a six-wicket haul in T20Is. He is also the first concussion substitute to be named Player of the Match when in the 2020 T20I against Australia Chahal replaced Ravindra Jadeja and went on to take three wickets.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 6 | 6 | 3* | 3 | 46.15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 14 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 96 | 6/25 | 25.09 | 18.38 | 3 | 1 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 8 | 3/12 | 40 | 26.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 9 | 3/18 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 11 | 16 | 6/10 | 21.13 | 15.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 0/18 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ireland | 3 | 7 | 3/11 | 10 | 9.43 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 14 | 11 | 2/4 | 36.36 | 27.82 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 1/32 | 75 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 7 | 7 | 3/0 | 31.29 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 13 | 23 | 4/11 | 17.35 | 12.26 | 2 | 0 |
| West Indies | 10 | 11 | 2/19 | 29.82 | 20.18 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 3 | 1/19 | 29.67 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Yuzvendra Chahal T20 World Cup Stats
Yuzvendra Chahal has participated in two T20 World Cups, in 2016 and 2021. In the 2016 T20 World Cup, he played four matches and took six wickets at an average of 16.50 and an economy rate of 7.05. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, he did not feature in the playing XI. Despite his limited appearances in World Cups, Chahal's ability to contain runs and take wickets makes him a valuable option for the team in future tournaments. With his consistent performances and unwavering determination, Chahal is poised to achieve even greater heights and etch his name in Indian cricket history.