Who is Prince Yadav? Know All about Lucknow Super Giants Debutant at IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants' unheralded pacer Prince Yadav grabbed headline on his second IPL outing as the bowler clean bowled dangerman Travis Head at a time when the SRH opener was firing all cylinders while charging his side towards big total in front of home fans in Hyderabad on March 27.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) handed debut cap to Prince Yadav in their IPL 2025 season opener against Delhi Capitals on March 24, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The 26-year-old allrounder has impressed in domestic cricket recently. Here’s everything you need to know about the rising star.

Prince Yadav: Personal Information

• Full Name: Prince Yadav
• Born: January 2, 1998, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Age: 26 years, 331 days
• Batting Style: Right-Handed Bat
• Bowling Style: Right-Arm Medium
• Playing Role: Batting Allrounder

Prince Yadav’s Cricket Journey

Prince Yadav has steadily built a reputation in domestic cricket as a dependable allrounder. Before earning his IPL call-up, he played for Uttar Pradesh in domestic competitions and gained recognition in various T20 leagues. His ability to contribute both with the bat and the ball makes him a valuable addition to the LSG squad.

Prince made his First-Class debut in June 2022 for Uttar Pradesh against Karnataka in Alur. Later that year, he featured in his List A debut against Tripura in Delhi. His T20 debut came in October 2023 when he played for Uttar Pradesh against Madhya Pradesh in Dehradun.

Domestic Career Stats

Batting Record

Bowling Record

Recent Performances

• DC vs LSG (March 24, 2025): Prince Gave away 0/47 in 4 overs and didn't get to bat in the match.
• Rudras vs Kings (Sept 8, 2024): Scored 36 runs and took 1/10 in a strong allround display.
• Rudras vs Falcons (Sept 6, 2024): Scored 33 runs, demonstrating his ability to anchor the middle order.

Prince Yadav’s Impact in Domestic Cricket

Prince rose to prominence after a stellar campaign in the Delhi Premier League 2024, where he took 13 wickets in 10 innings. His impressive form continued in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024 and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, where he played a key role for Delhi.

In eight T20s for Delhi, Prince claimed 11 wickets at an average of 18.63, conceding just 7.54 runs per over. His performance was crucial in powering Delhi into the SMAT 2024 semifinals. Additionally, he ended as Delhi’s highest wicket-taker in the VHT 2024, picking up 11 scalps.

Joining Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025

Prince Yadav was initially part of Lucknow Super Giants as a net bowler in 2023, before earning an IPL contract in 2025 for INR 30 lakh. LSG saw potential in his allround abilities and decided to bring him into their squad for this season.

Speaking about his journey, Prince Yadav expressed excitement for his IPL debut, saying, “It’s a dream come true to play in the IPL. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to contributing to LSG’s success.”

What to Expect from Prince Yadav in IPL 2025?

As a batting allrounder with the ability to swing the ball, Prince Yadav is expected to play a key role in LSG’s campaign. Given his recent performances in domestic cricket, he could be a vital asset in the middle order while also providing depth in the bowling lineup.

LSG fans will be eager to see how Prince performs in his first IPL season. With the right opportunities, he has the potential to establish himself as a key player for the franchise in the years to come.