Who is Mangesh Yadav? RCB get Madhya Pradesh gem for Rs 5.20 crore in IPL 2026 Auction

Mangesh Yadav was one of the big uncapped buys in the IPL 2026 auction as the player was sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Despite a close fight from Sunrisers Hyderabad, RCB was able to get him for Rs 5.20 crore, thus bolstering their squad.

Who is Mangesh Yadav?

Mangesh Yadav is an Indian cricketer from Madhya Pradesh, born on October 10, 2002, who plays as a right-handed batter and left-arm wrist-spin bowler, though recent performances highlight his emergence as a promising pace bowler.​

Career Overview

He represents teams like Gwalior Cheetahs, Bhopal Leopards, and M.H Club in domestic T20 leagues, gaining attention in the MP T20 League 2025 as the leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets in six matches at an average of 12, including three four-wicket hauls. Yadav also featured in the Buchi Babu tournament with a batting knock of 75 against Punjab and a six-wicket haul (6/43) for Madhya Pradesh in the Under-23 State A trophy against Kerala.​

His skills include swinging the ball both ways, precise yorkers, slower variations, and effectiveness in powerplay and death overs. He played in the SMAT 2025 for Madhya Pradesh and picked up 3 wickets in two matches. The 23-year-old is also a handy batter down the order, and can be a perfect player for RCB.

At the RCB, Mangesh will also play under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, who is also his domestic captain for Madhya Pradesh.