Ajay Mandal, a seasoned allrounder known for his left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling, has been signed by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 30.0 Lakh at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. With extensive domestic experience and a proven track record in both batting and bowling, Mandal brings versatility and balance to the DC squad.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ajay Jadav Mandal
- Born: February 25, 1996, Durg, Madhya Pradesh
- Age: 28 years, 277 days
- Batting Style: Left-Handed Bat
- Bowling Style: Slow Left-Arm Orthodox
- Playing Role: Allrounder
Career Highlights
Ajay Mandal has consistently performed across formats in domestic cricket:
- First-Class Performer: Scored 1822 runs at an average of 36.44 with a career-best of 241;* also claimed 124 wickets with a best bowling figure of 7/7.
- List A Reliability: A strike rate of 102.48 with the bat and economical bowling with a best figure of 4/49.
- T20 Specialist: Maintains a bowling average of 24.64 and an economy rate of 7.07, making him a dependable option in the shortest format.
Know more: IPL 2025 Retained Players List
Batting and Bowling Stats
Batting:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 39 | 60 | 1822 | 241* | 36.44 | 62.20 | 4 | 9 |
| List A | 30 | 28 | 495 | 65* | 24.75 | 102.48 | 0 | 1 |
| T20s | 43 | 33 | 369 | 49 | 16.04 | 123.00 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling:
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 39 | 124 | 7/7 | 28.11 | 2.78 | 60.4 |
| List A | 30 | 33 | 4/49 | 36.03 | 4.62 | 46.7 |
| T20s | 43 | 39 | 3/18 | 24.64 | 7.07 | 20.8 |
Notable Performances
- First-Class Success: A standout performance against Railways with a knock of 66 & 11 and figures of 2/73* in November 2024.
- T20 Contributions: Regularly chipped in with both bat and ball, including 12 runs and 1/28 in a T20 match against Railways.
Debut Matches
- First-Class Debut: Tripura vs Chhattisgarh, October 6, 2016 (Ranchi).
- List A Debut: Hyderabad vs Chhattisgarh, September 30, 2018 (Delhi).
- T20 Debut: Chhattisgarh vs UP, January 29, 2017 (Jaipur).
Read more:- IPL 2025 Retention Deadline
Ajay Mandal in IPL 2025
Joining Delhi Capitals, Ajay Mandal is expected to add depth to the team’s lineup with his allround skills. His ability to play impactful innings lower down the order and provide crucial breakthroughs with the ball makes him a valuable asset. Under the guidance of DC’s experienced coaching staff, Mandal could play a key role in IPL 2025.
Ajay Mandal’s Rs. 30.0 Lakh acquisition by DC reflects the franchise’s focus on versatile players who can contribute in all departments. With his extensive domestic experience and proven performances, Mandal is poised to make a strong impression in IPL 2025. Fans of Delhi Capitals will be eager to see him deliver impactful performances in the tournament.
