Jaydev Unadkat is an Indian cricketer who has played for the national team. He plays domestic cricket for Saurashtra cricket team and Sussex County Cricket Club.
He was part of India’s squad in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup and made his international debut in December 2010 against South Africa in Test cricket. Before that, he took 13 wickets on his first-class debut against West Indies Under-19s.
In March 2020, Unadkat became the first captain to lead Saurashtra to a Ranji Trophy title. He made his T20I debut in 2016 against Zimbabwe. In December 2022, he returned to the Test team after 12 years, playing against Bangladesh at Mirpur.
Jaydev Unadkat Records and Achievements
Jaydev Unadkat started strongly in 2010 when he led India Under-19’s bowling attack in the World Cup, earned an IPL contract, and took 13 wickets in his first-class debut match against West Indies A. He also made his Test debut the same year, though he had to wait 12 years for another chance.
On India A’s tour of New Zealand in 2012–13, he picked up nine List A wickets at an average of 15.77, including two four-wicket hauls. He then had a solid IPL season with Royal Challengers Bangalore, finishing joint-second in wickets for the team, which helped him earn his ODI debut in 2013 where he took eight wickets in five matches.
In the IPL, he became well known in 2017 when he took 24 wickets in 12 matches for Rising Pune Supergiant and helped them reach the final. He has been part of eight IPL teams and holds the record for being bought the most times in auctions. In IPL 2025, he picked up 11 wickets in seven matches with a strong economy rate.
Jaydev Unadkat Career Stats
Jaydev Unadkat played 4 Test matches and took 3 wickets. His best figures are 2/50. In ODIs, he played 8 matches and picked up 9 wickets, with one four-wicket haul. In T20Is, he played 10 matches and took 14 wickets. His best figures are 3/38.
In first-class cricket, he had a long career with 137 matches and 483 wickets. His best bowling was 8/39, and he recorded 25 four-wicket hauls, 24 five-wicket hauls, and 5 ten-wicket matches.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 4 | 3 | 2/50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 8 | 9 | 4/41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 10 | 14 | 3/38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 137 | 483 | 8/39 | 25 | 24 | 5 |
Jaydev Unadkat Personal Life
Jaydev Unadkat was born and raised in Porbandar, Gujarat, and studied at St. Mary’s School there. From a young age, he wanted to become a cricketer, but balancing studies and cricket was not easy. During that time, his sister helped him a lot.
His bond with his sister Dheera is very close. He has often shared photos and messages about her, calling her his biggest support. He has said that during tough times in his career, her support helped him stay confident. When he succeeds, she is one of the first to celebrate.
He once shared that when he was selected for India U-19, his sister told him to enjoy the moment and not worry about results. That advice stayed with him and helped him handle pressure better.
Jaydev Unadkat Contract
Jaydev Unadkat has extended his contract with Sussex County Cricket Club till the end of the 2026 County Championship season.
He first joined Sussex in 2023 and made an immediate impact, taking 11 wickets in just 3 matches. Unadkat said he was unsure at first about playing county cricket, but after spending time there, Hove felt like a “home away from home” for him.
FAQs
Q. How did Jaydev Unadkat start his career?
A. Jaydev Unadkat started in 2010 with India Under-19.
Q. What was his performance on the India A tour of New Zealand?
A. Jaydev Unadkat took 9 wickets in List A matches and had two four-wicket hauls.
Q. How many IPL teams have Jaydev Unadkat played for?
A. Jaydev Unadkat has played for eight teams. He holds the record for being bought the most times in IPL auctions.
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