Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/10/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Porbandar |
Latest News about Jaydev Unadkat
15/03/2025
Unadkat emerged as Saurashtra's leading wicket-taker in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025/26 with 12 scalps in seven matches, while also claiming 20 wickets in seven Ranji Trophy 2025/26 games, showcasing his continued dominance in domestic cricket.
01/01/2025
Jaydev Unadkat made a strong impact in IPL 2025 despite playing just seven matches, picking up 11 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.34. His performances earned him a retention from Sunrisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2026 season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat is an Indian professional cricketer known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling. | |
| He is the first Indian left-arm pacer to be bought for over INR 10 crore in the IPL auction. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduated from a local college in Porbandar, Gujarat. |
Personal Life
| Unadkat is known for his disciplined lifestyle and dedication to fitness. | |
| He resides in Porbandar, Gujarat, with his family. |
Family
| Father | Deepak Unadkat |
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| Siblings | Dheera Unadkat |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Left arm fast-medium | ||||||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||||||
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| Career Turning Point | His performances in the domestic cricket and aggressive fielding got him a chance in the Indian national Test squad. |
Favourites
| Cricketer | Cheteshwar Pujara |
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| Fruit | Mango |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jaydevunadkat/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/JaydevUnadkatOfficial | |
| https://twitter.com/JaydevUnadkat |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jaydev Unadkat was part of the Indian U-19 World Cup squad in 2010, chosen for his pace bowling skills. | |
| 2. During the 2010 World Cup in New Zealand, he impressed with 7 wickets in 4 matches, leading to his selection by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. | |
| 3. He made a remarkable first-class debut for India A on the England tour in 2010, taking a match-winning 13 wickets against West Indies A. | |
| 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore signed Unadkat for $575,000 in the IPL-6 player auction. | |
| 5. He was the top bid for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Season 9 auction, with a bid of INR 1.6 Crore. | |
| 6. In 2017, Rising Pune Supergiants purchased Jaydev Unadkat for 30 lakhs for the Indian Premier League. | |
| 7. In the 2024 IPL Auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Jaydev Unadkat for Rs. 1.60 crore, surpassing his base price of Rs. 50 lakh. | |
| 8. In 2017 IPL season with Rising Pune Supergiant, he took 24 wickets at an average of 13.41, including his second-best figures of 5/30 and a maiden IPL hat-trick. | |
| 9. Rajasthan Royals bought him for INR 11.5 crore in the 2018 IPL auction, making him the most expensive Indian player. | |
| 10. He has also played for Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. | |
| 11. He played for Sussex in the final five games of the 2024 County Championship season, taking 11 wickets at an average of 24.18. |