Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Yash Thakur made his international debut in the second T20I between India and Zimbabwe at Harare on Saturday, July 25. Ahead of the match, the pacer received his maiden India cap from former spinner Murali Kartik during the team huddle. Dressed in the training kit, Yash proudly posed with his cap before wearing it for the special occasion.
“A dream realized ✨Congratulations to Yash Thakur as he is all set to make his #TeamIndia debut 👏👏,” Indian cricket team posted on Instagram.
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India won the toss and elected to bat first, meaning Yash Thakur will take the field later in the match. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with the debutant replacing Ashok Sharma, who had made his international debut in the series opener.
India playing XI for the second T20I – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur.
How Has Yash Thakur Performed in T20 Cricket?
Yash Thakur made his T20 debut for Vidarbha against Himachal Pradesh in 2019 and has since built an impressive record in the format. In 74 matches, he has claimed 110 wickets at an average of 18.75 and an economy rate of 8.17, with career-best figures of 5/16.
The right-arm pacer has also featured in 22 IPL matches across four seasons for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). He made his IPL debut with LSG in 2023 before joining PBKS ahead of the 2025 season. Since the move, he has played three matches for the Punjab-based franchise.
Overall, Yash has taken 27 IPL wickets at an average of 30.55 and an economy rate of 10.59, with best figures of 5/30. In List A cricket, he has represented Vidarbha in 57 games, picking up 90 wickets at an average of 27.01 and an economy rate of 5.40.
The 26-year-old was also part of the India A squad for the recent tri-series in Sri Lanka, where he picked up five wickets in three matches. He will now look to make a strong impression on his international debut.
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