About Tejasvi Dahiya
| Name | Tejasvi Dahiya |
| Gender | Male |
| Birth | 18 Apr 2002 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Bats | right handed . middle order |
| Bowls | na . |
Tejasvi Dahiya is one of the most exciting young wicketkeeper-batters to emerge from Delhi’s cricket circuit in recent years. Known for his fearless strokeplay and ability to clear boundaries with ease, Tejasvi made headlines with explosive performances in domestic T20 leagues before earning a high-value IPL contract.
Tejasvi Dahiya’s Early Life and Background
Born in Delhi, Tejasvi Dahiya grew up in an academically inclined household. He began his cricketing journey at the well-known LB Shastri Cricket Club in Delhi, a nursery for several international cricketers. Balancing academics and sport, he pursued his studies at Delhi University while steadily building his cricketing career.
Inspired by aggressive players, Tejasvi Dahiya modelled his batting on Virender Sehwag’s fearless style while also admiring the composure of MS Dhoni behind the stumps.
Tejasvi Dahiya’s Domestic Career
Tejasvi Dahiya’s domestic journey has been built on consistent performances across age groups and local leagues, gradually paving the way for him into Delhi’s senior setup. He first caught attention in junior cricket, notably with back-to-back centuries in the Cooch Behar Trophy, which highlighted his ability to dominate bowling attacks at a young age.
Dahiya made a sensational entry into List A cricket during the 2024 Vijay Hazare Trophy. On debut against Tripura, he smashed a brilliant 114 off just 78 balls, immediately announcing himself as a player to watch.
His T20 career is where he has truly made his mark. He rose to prominence in the 2025 Delhi Premier League, where he played for South Delhi Superstarz and emerged as one of the most destructive batters in the tournament.
Tejasvi Dahiya’s IPL Career
Tejasvi Dahiya’s IPL journey reflects persistence and rapid growth. After going unsold in the 2025 auction, he worked extensively on his game, improving both fitness and power-hitting.
His breakthrough came in the IPL 2026 auction, where Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for INR 3 crore—ten times his base price. This significant investment highlighted the franchise’s belief in his explosive potential.
(As of May 2026)
Tejasvi Dahiya Recent Form
Batting
Tejasvi Dahiya Career Stats
| Format | Mat | Inn | R | 100s | 50s | HS | SR | Avg | Fours | Sixes | Duck | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 80.00 | 6.00 | 2 | 0 | -- | -- |
| Format | Mat | Inn | W | Econ | Avg | Best | 3W | 5W | SR | Maiden | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | -- | -- |
Career Debut Information
| IPL Debut | Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 20-5-2026 |
Teams played for
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