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Umesh Yadav is an Indian fast-bowler who has played for Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in his career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The cricketer from Nagpur, Maharashtra has been a crucial player in the IPL throughout the years. He will now appear in the auction again for IPL 2025.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Umesh Yadav ahead of the IPL 2024 auction after an average season in IPL 2023. Umesh could only take 1 wicket in eight matches with an economy rate of 9.95. Despite the poor performance in the previous season, Umesh may get high bids in the upcoming auction as he is capable of turning the game around with his bowling. Let’s have a look at his IPL Career so far.
Umesh Yadav IPL Profile
| Name | Umesh Yadav |
|---|---|
| TEAM | To Be Announced |
| IPL Debut | 2010 |
| Matches | 148 |
| Wickets | 144 |
| IPL ACUTION 2025 BASE Price | INR 2 Cr. |
| Role | Bowler |
| Age | 36 Years (25 Oct 1987) |
Umesh Yadav IPL Salary
Umesh Yadav first appeared in the IPL in 2009 after Delhi Daredevils (now known as Delhi Capitals) bought him for INR 12 Lakhs in the auction. However, he got his first IPL game in 2010 for Delhi. In 2011, his salary was increased to INR 3.45 crore. After five years with DC, Umesh was sold to KKR for INR 2.6 crore ahead of IPL 2014. He was a part of KKR’s title triumph in that season and became the crucial player of the franchise before they released him ahead of IPL 2018. After that, RCB bought him for ₹4.2 crore for IPL 2018. After three years with RCB, Umesh Yadav was bought back his first-ever IPL franchise Delhi Capitals for INR 1 crore ahead of IPL 2021. In the next season, KKR once again acquired his services for ₹2 crore for IPL 2022. Now, they have released him again ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.
| Year | IPL Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| 2024 | Gujarat Titans | ₹ 58,000,000 |
| 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | ₹ 10,000,000 |
| 2020 (Retain) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 42,000,000 |
| 2019 (Retain) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 42,000,000 |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 42,000,000 |
| 2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 26,000,000 |
| 2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 26,000,000 |
| 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 26,000,000 |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 26,000,000 |
| 2013 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹ 34,500,000 |
| 2012 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹ 34,500,000 |
| 2011 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹ 34,500,000 |
| 2010 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| 2009 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹ 1,200,000 |
Umesh Yadav IPL Career Stats
| IPL Season | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 21 | 210 | 8 | 26.25 | 10.00 | 2/22 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 19 | 189 | 1 | 189.00 | 9.95 | 1/27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 48 | 339 | 16 | 21.19 | 7.06 | 4/23 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 83 | 0 | 0.00 | 11.85 | 0/35 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 37.5 | 371 | 8 | 46.37 | 9.80 | 3/36 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 53.1 | 418 | 20 | 20.90 | 7.86 | 3/23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 48.3 | 410 | 17 | 24.11 | 8.45 | 4/33 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 26 | 213 | 10 | 23.40 | 9.00 | 3/28 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 42 | 382 | 10 | 38.20 | 9.09 | 3/33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 45 | 367 | 11 | 33.36 | 8.15 | 3/13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 57.5 | 508 | 16 | 31.75 | 8.78 | 4/24 | 1 |
| 2012 | 17 | 61 | 453 | 19 | 23.84 | 7.42 | 3/19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 18 | 169 | 2 | 84.50 | 9.38 | 2/29 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 24 | 184 | 6 | 30.66 | 7.66 | 2/24 | 0 |
Umesh Yadav hasn’t been at his best in IPL 2023, but his line and length can be beneficial for the teams looking for a pace-bowling option in IPL 2024. He might be looking to get a big bid in the upcoming auction and have a great season in IPL 2025.
