Jaydev Unadkat is a 34‑year‑old Indian left‑arm medium pacer from Porbandar, Gujarat. He captained Saurashtra to their maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2020 and has played for India across formats, most recently in Tests and ODIs in 2023. He currently represents Saurashtra in domestic cricket, Sussex in county cricket, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
Personal & Background
- Full Name: Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat
- Born: 18 October 1991, Porbandar, Gujarat
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Left‑arm medium
- Role: Bowler
- Domestic Teams: Saurashtra, Sussex (2023–present)
- Franchise Teams: KKR, RCB, Delhi Daredevils, Rising Pune Supergiants, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad (2024–present)
Career Highlights
- U‑19 World Cup 2010: Led India’s pace attack.
- Test Debut: 2010 vs South Africa; returned to the Test XI in 2022 after 12 years.
- Ranji Trophy 2020: Captained Saurashtra to their first title.
- Domestic Dominance: 67 wickets in 10 games during the Ranji 2019–20 season.
- IPL Impact:
- Best figures: 5/25 vs Delhi Daredevils (2013).
- Hat‑trick in 2017 for Rising Pune Supergiants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Over 110 IPL wickets across 116 matches.
Jaydev Unadkat Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 4 | 3 | 2/42 | 77.0 | 2.92 |
| ODIs | 8 | 9 | 4/41 | 25.0 | 3.95 |
| T20Is | 10 | 14 | 3/38 | 21.5 | 8.68 |
| IPL | 116 | 114 | 5/25 | 30.74 | 8.94 |
| First‑Class | 139 | 491 | 8/39 | 22.9 | 3.10 |
Style & Strengths
- Bowling: Seam movement, slower balls, effective in white‑ball cricket.
- Temperament: Resilient, reinvented himself after setbacks.
- Utility: Strike bowler in domestic cricket, experienced leader.
Conclusion
Jaydev Unadkat’s career is a testament to persistence. Despite limited international opportunities, he has carved a reputation as one of India’s most consistent domestic bowlers and a seasoned IPL campaigner. His leadership in guiding Saurashtra to historic success and his longevity across formats underline his enduring value to Indian cricket.
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