Yash Thakur Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Yash Thakur is an Indian fast‑bowling all‑rounder who has represented Vidarbha, IPL franchises and the national side.

Yash Thakur was born on 28 June 1999 in Rajnandgaon, India. A right‑arm medium‑fast bowler, he plays domestic cricket for Vidarbha and has featured for Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He broke into the international arena in 2026, making his T20I debut against Zimbabwe and his ODI debut against New Zealand later that year.

In the IPL he has featured in 22 matches, taking 27 wickets at an average of 30.56 with a best of 5/30. His T20I record comprises three matches, four wickets at 18.75 and a best of 2/30. He also recorded a five‑wicket haul in List A cricket on 8 December 2021.

Yash Thakur: quick facts

Born: 28 June 1999, Rajnandgaon
Team: India
Teams: Vidarbha cricket team, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings

Yash Thakur career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
T20Is	3	0	0	–	–	–	0	0
IPL	22	0	0	–	–	–	0	0

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
T20Is	3	4	2/30	18.75	9.38
IPL	22	27	5/30	30.56	10.60

Figures as of 15 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Yash Thakur’s domestic career

Thakur made his List A debut for Vidarbha in the 2016–17 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 25 February 2017, followed by his first‑class debut in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy on 28 November 2018. He entered the Twenty20 arena for Vidarbha in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019, establishing himself as a regular pace option for the side. On 8 December 2021, playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he claimed his first five‑wicket haul in List A cricket, signalling his growing potency as a strike bowler.

In the Indian Premier League, Thakur was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for the 2023 auction and made his IPL debut on 3 April 2023 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. He later moved to Punjab Kings, featuring in a total of 22 IPL matches. Across those games he bowled 27 wickets at an average of 30.56, with an economy of 10.6, and recorded a career‑best 5/30 against Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on 7 April 2024. His other notable IPL figures include 4/37 against Punjab Kings at Mohali on 28 April 2023 and 3/34 against Mumbai Indians on 24 May 2023.

Yash Thakur’s international career

Thakur earned his first senior call‑up in October 2026 and made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 25 July 2026. Over three T20I matches he bowled 4 wickets at an average of 18.75, with a best spell of 2/30 and an economy of 9.38, also taking two catches in the field. His latest T20I appearance came on 22 September 2026.

He made his One Day International debut on 15 November 2026 against New Zealand, as reported in the match preview that highlighted Mohammed Siraj’s return. In his sole ODI appearance to date, Thakur bowled 10 overs, conceding 38 runs for the wicket of a New Zealand batsman, finishing with figures of 1/38, and did not score any runs in his only innings.

Yash Thakur’s franchise and league career

Beyond his IPL commitments, Thakur has been a regular feature in the domestic circuit for Vidarbha, contributing both with the ball and as a reliable fielder. His performances in the Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy competitions have kept him in contention for national selection, while his ability to deliver in high‑pressure IPL matches has enhanced his reputation as a death‑over specialist.

In the IPL, Thakur’s tenure with Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings has seen him develop a reputation for extracting bounce and seam movement on varied pitches. His five‑wicket haul against Gujarat Titans in 2024 made him the first bowler of that season to achieve the feat, underscoring his capacity to turn matches with a single spell. Consistent wicket‑taking and occasional lower‑order contributions have cemented his place in the league’s fast‑bowling pool.

Yash Thakur’s records and achievements

Thakur’s standout achievements include the five‑wicket haul of 5/30 for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans at Lucknow on 7 April 2024, making him the first bowler of IPL 2024 to claim a five‑for. Earlier, he recorded 4/37 against Punjab Kings at Mohali on 28 April 2023 and 3/34 against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on 24 May 2023, demonstrating his knack for breakthrough spells in the tournament.

In domestic List A cricket, he secured his maiden five‑wicket haul on 8 December 2021 during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, marking a significant milestone in his early career. Internationally, his debut in both T20I and ODI formats in 2026 added to his growing résumé, and his early T20I figures of 4 wickets at 18.75 highlight a promising start at the highest level.