Full Name
Yash Raj Punja
Born
June 26, 2006
Nationality
Indian
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Leg-Break
Yash Raj Punja
Yash Raj Punja
Yash Raj Punja
Yash Raj Punja is a young Indian leg-spin bowler and right-handed batsman, recently acquired by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the IPL 2026 season, making his major team debut there, though he previously played for UAE domestic teams like Hubli Tigers & Abu Dhabi. Born June 26, 2006, this promising talent offers leg-break googly bowling and is known for his potential as an all-rounder, with early career stats showing promise in domestic T20s and ODIs.
Table of Content
Stats
| Match | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 40 | T20 | April 28, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.25 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 28 | T20 | April 19, 2026 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.25 |
| Series | Format | Date | Runs | BF | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Premier League 2026 | T20 | Mar 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| Series | Format | Date | Over | M | R | W | BBi | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Premier League 2026 | T20 | Mar 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | 8 | 0 | 66 | 3 | 2/41 | 8.25 |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | BF | HS | AVG | SR | Not Out | 4s | 6s | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Format | Matches | Innings | Overs | Balls | Runs | Wkts | AVG | Econ | SR | Bbi | Bbm | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 66 | 3 | 22 | 8.25 | 16 | 2/41 | 2/41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matches
Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad
Key Stats
- T20s (Hubli Tigers): 23 wickets in 10 matches.
- ODIs (Abu Dhabi): 5 wickets in 3 matches, including best figures of 4/44.
Career Highlights & Records
- Selected by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 auction for ₹30 Lakhs.
- Showcased potential in UAE domestic cricket with good bowling figures, including 4/44 in an ODI and 23 wickets in T20s for Hubli Tigers.
Teams Represented
Major Team: Rajasthan Royals (IPL 2026)
Other Teams: Hubli Tigers (Karnataka), Abu Dhabi
