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Who is Radha Yadav? Know About Her Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Radha Yadav is one of the talented cricketers of the Indian team who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler with the team. Yadav made her international debut at just the age of 18 by playing her first WT20I match against South Africa in February 2018.

She has the ability to turn difficult matches in the team's favour through her bowling skills. Yadav is known for her spin bowling style and can take out wickets in important matches. She is an emerging player and will keep on shining with Team India with her consistent gameplay.

Radha Yadav Biography

The Indian cricketer, Radha Yadav, was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 21, 2000, and plays as a slow left-arm bowler with the Indian team. Radha Yadav height is 5 feet 6 inches, and she was brought up in a small family living in Kandivali and used to play cricket with the boys staying near her house.

Radha's cricket-playing talent was noticed by coach Prafful Naik, who gave her full-fledged professional training for cricket. Her family and coaches supported her a lot to debut for the Indian team. She is currently one of the most beautiful female cricketers.

Full NameRadha Prakash Yadav
Date of Birth April 21, 2000
Age25 years
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceMumbai
Height5 feet 6 inches
Current Teams

India National Women Cricket Team

Baroda (Domestic)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (WPL)

RoleBowler
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Debut

Feb 13, 2018 vs South Africa | WT20I

Mar 14, 2021 vs South Africa | WODI

Jersey No.21
Net Worth₹2-3 crores Approx
Relationship StatusSingle
Radha Yadav Biography

Radha Yadav Religion & Caste

Radha follows the Hindu religion and believes in the religious tradition and culture of Hinduism. She comes from the Yadav community, who are mainly found in Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra and are linked to Lord Krishna.

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Radha Yadav Family

Radha Yadav comes from a family who very humble and deeply connected to their roots. Her father is basically from UP and used to run a vegetable stall to support his family's financial condition. Yadav's mother always stood still with her and supported her emotionally.

Radha Yadav Father

Omprakash Yadav is Radha Yadav's father, who was basically from Uttar Pradesh but shifted to Mumbai and opened a vegetable stall to support his family financially. He used to sell milk and vegetables, and also did his best to support Yadav's dream of being a cricketer.

Radha Yadav Mother

Mother of Radha Yadav is a homemaker and gave her best to give a good upbringing to her children. Her mother maintains a low profile and does not come up in the media much. Although she was her biggest supporter and had been with her in every decision.

Radha Yadav Brother

Left-arm bowler Radha Yadav has two elder brothers named Deepak Yadav and Rahul Yadav. Deepak used to help his father in the vegetable stall in Mumbai, who is married now and has two children. Rahul used to work as a security guard in a big company.

Radha Yadav Sister

Radha Yadav also has an elder sister named Sonee Yadav, who was the closest to her. Earlier, Sonee was also a talented cricketer, but could not pursue it professionally because of financial problems.

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Radha Yadav Instagram

Radha Yadav cricketer does have an Instagram account under the name of @radhay21, where she has more than 786k followers and has posted 359 posts.

Radha Yadav Twitter

She does have an X [formerly Twitter] account under the handle @Radhay_21, where Radha Yadav has more than 23.7k followers.

Radha Yadav Facebook

The Indian pacer, Radha Yadav, does have a Facebook account under the name of @Radha Yadav, where she has more than 24k followers.

Radha Yadav Jersey Number

Radha Yadav wears the jersey number 21 while playing in international, domestic, and franchise league matches.

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Radha Yadav Relationships

Radha Yadav is not in any relationship right now, nor do we have any information about her past relationships. She has been single for a very long time and is only focusing on her cricket career.

Radha Yadav Boyfriend

There is no publicly available information about Radha Yadav boyfriend, and she has been single for a very long time. If we find any information about her boyfriend, we will update you.

Radha Yadav Net Worth & Salary

Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav at her home (Image Credits: Official Instagram handle of Radha Yadav | Instagram/@radhay21)

As of 2026, Radha Yadav net worth is estimated to be between ₹2-3 crore, which is calculated by including her BCCI annual retainer salary, match fees for different formats, WPL Salary, and other endorsement deals. Yadav receives a Grade C contract as a BCCI annual retainer salary worth ₹10 lakh.

She also receives different salaries for all formats: ₹6 lakh per WODI match and ₹3 lakh per WT20I match. Yadav debuted in the WPL, playing with the Delhi Capitals, where she receives an annual salary of ₹40 lakh. But now, she has been bought by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women for ₹65 lakh.

Estimated Net Worth₹2-3 crore
BCCI Annual Retainer₹10 lakh (Grade C contract)
Match Fee – ODI₹6 lakh per match
Match Fee – T20I₹3 lakh per match
WPL Salary ₹65 lakh
EndorsementsBrands include Nike & Fire‑Boltt
Radha Yadav Net Worth & Salary

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Radha Yadav Career

Radha Yadav
Radha Yadav celebrating victory (Image Credits: Official Instagram handle of Radha Yadav | Instagram/@radhay21)

The 25-year-old cricketer, Radha Yadav, made her WT20I international debut on February 13, 2018, against South Africa. Then, she made her international WODI debut on March 14, 2021, against South Africa.

Before that, she had also debuted in domestic cricket, playing for Mumbai and Baroda in 2015. After her international debut, playing in the ICC Women’s World T20 World Cup, she became India’s joint-leading wicket-taker and can become one of the best women cricketers in the world.

International Career

Radha Yadav stats show that she has played 89 WT20I matches till now and has taken 103 wickets with an average of 19.09. She has also played 14 matches in the WODI and has taken 13 wickets with an average of 50.92. In her international career, Yadav has also taken three four-wicket hauls, which shows her impressive performances on the field.

FormatMatInnsBallsRunsWktsBBIAveEconSR4w
WODIs1414650662134/6950.926.1150.01
WT20Is8986178519671034/2319.096.6117.32
Radha Yadav Stats

WPL Career

Radha Yadav has played well in the Women's Premier League and the WBBL. She made her debut in the WPL in 2023 with Delhi Capitals Women, where she has played a total of 20 matches and has taken 14 wickets with an average of 27.57. Yadav also plays in the WBBL and has played in 12 matches for the Sydney Sixers, where she took 9 wickets.

TournamentTeamsMatBallsRunsWktsBBIAveEconSR4w5w
WPLDC-W20306386144/2027.577.5621.810
WBBLSS-W1219922692/2225.116.8122.100
WPL Career Stats

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Radha Yadav Achievements & Awards

The Indian cricketer, Radha Yadav, became India’s joint-leading wicket-taker by taking eight wickets in the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She also became the first-ever bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the Women’s T20 Challenge final in November 2020, which earned her Player of the Match honors. Yadav was also selected in the 2018 and 2020 World Cups and was part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

YearAchievement / AwardCategory
2018Leading wicket-taker for India at ICC Women's World T20International Performance
2020First-ever 5-wicket haul in Women’s T20 Challenge Franchise League Record
2021Selected for India’s Test squad vs EnglandInternational Test Selection
2022Member of India’s squad for Commonwealth GamesInternational Selection
2024Part of India’s squad for ICC Women’s T20 World CupInternational Selection
Radha Yadav Achievements & Awards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Radha Yadav?

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Radha Yadav is an Indian cricketer who plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler with the team. 

What is Radha Yadav’s age and birthday?

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Radha Yadav was born on April 21, 2000, and her present age is 25 years.

What is Radha Yadav height?

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Radha Yadav is an Indian cricketer, and she is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

Who is Radha Yadav’s boyfriend?

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There is no publicly available information about Radha Yadav boyfriend, and thus she is single currently.

What is Radha Yadav’s net worth and salary?

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Radhav Yadav net worth is estimated to be around ₹2-3 crores, which she has earned through the BCCI contract and WPL salary.

What is Radha Yadav’s jersey number?

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Radha Yadav wears the jersey number 21 across all international formats as well as the domestic format of cricket. 

What are Radha Yadav’s career achievements?

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Radha Yadav has been a part of the Indian team in the 2018 and 2020 World Cups and also won the silver medal in the Commonwealth Games.

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