Father: Ram Awadh Yadav
Mangesh Yadav is a promising young left-arm fast bowling allrounder from Madhya Pradesh who has recently begun making his mark in domestic cricket. The 23-year-old left-hander made his List A and T20 debuts for Madhya Pradesh in the 2025-26 season, showcasing his potential as a genuine allrounder with the ability to contribute in both departments. His explosive cameo of 28 off just 12 balls in T20s, coupled with his wicket-taking ability with the new ball, has drawn attention to his talent. Yadav’s performances in domestic tournaments, including the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, where he has shown both batting firepower and bowling consistency, have earned him a spot with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, marking an exciting step in his cricketing journey.
| Batting & Fielding | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| List A | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2.50 | 8 | 62.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T20s | 2 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 28.00 | 12 | 233.33 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Bowling | |||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| List A | 3 | 3 | 114 | 110 | 3 | 2/45 | 2/45 | 36.66 | 5.78 | 38.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 2 | 2 | 42 | 85 | 3 | 2/38 | 2/38 | 28.33 | 12.14 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
He is a left-arm fast bowling allrounder who bats left-handed and is capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
He represents Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League.
He represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, having made his List A and T20 debuts for the state in the 2025-26 season.
In his T20 appearances, he has scored 28 runs at an impressive strike rate of 233.33, and has taken 3 wickets with best figures of 2 for 38.
He played an explosive innings of 28 runs off just 12 balls in a T20 match, showcasing his aggressive hitting ability with four fours and a six.
He made his List A debut for Madhya Pradesh on December 24, 2025, against Rajasthan, and his T20 debut on December 14, 2025, against Jharkhand.
He was born on October 10, 2002, making him 23 years old.
His best List A figures are 2 for 45, and his best T20 figures are 2 for 38, showcasing his ability to pick up wickets in the shorter formats.
Yes, he has played for the Cheetahs in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League, where he has demonstrated his allround capabilities with both bat and ball.
