Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/10/2002 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Borgaon, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Mangesh Yadav
16/12/2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Mangesh Yadav for Rs 5.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025, following a fierce bidding war with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 23-year-old uncapped player from Madhya Pradesh, who entered the auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh, became one of the most expensive uncapped Indian players in IPL history, with his value rising over 17 times his starting price.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mangesh Ram Yadav |
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| Known for | Being one of the most expensive uncapped Indian players at the IPL 2026 auction, purchased by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 5.2 crore |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ram Awadh Yadav (Truck Driver) |
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Career
| Domestic/State Team | Madhya Pradesh |
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| IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (IPL 2026) |
| Jersey | #17 (MPL) |
| Batting Style | Right handed |
| Bowling Style | Left arm medium fast |
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| IPL Contract Value | Rs 5.2 crore |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mangeshyadav_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mangesh grew up in a humble household in Chhindwara. | |
| 2. He has had a passion for cricket from a young age. | |
| 3. He used to travel daily for 70 km for cricket training. | |
| 4. His senior T20 debut was in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. | |
| 5. He became one of the most sought-after players after being sold to RCB for Rs 5.20 crore. | |
| 6. He traveled in unreserved trains during his early struggles. | |
| 7. Developed under the guidance of former Madhya Pradesh seamer Anand Rajan who brought him to Indore. | |
| 8. He played for Gwalior Cheetahs in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League alongside Rajat Patidar. | |
| 9. He can bowl at speeds touching 140 kph. | |
| 10. He is a capable middle-order batter with the ability to tonk the ball down the line. | |
| 11. He joins state-mates Venkatesh Iyer and Rajat Patidar at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. |