Vijaykumar Vyshak is a right arm medium fast bowler and right hand batter, born on 31 January 1997 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He plays domestic cricket for Karnataka and made his IPL debut on 15 April 2023 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals, picking up 3 wickets in that very first game. After two seasons with RCB, he moved to Punjab Kings, who signed him for Rs 1.80 crore in the 2025 mega auction and kept him at the same price for IPL 2026.
In this article you will find his complete IPL record from 2023 to 2026, split into three parts: batting stats, bowling stats and fielding stats. Each part has a year by year table so you can see exactly how his numbers have changed from season to season, with a special look at his IPL 2026 performance.
Vijaykumar Vyshak IPL Stats
Batting Stats
| Year | Team | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Balls | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RCB | 7 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 | 9 | 144.44 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | RCB | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 3 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | PBKS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA | NA | 0 | NA | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | PBKS | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | NA | 4 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 teams | 25 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 8.00 | 16 | 100.00 | 0 | 1 |
Vyshak is a specialist bowler, so batting has never been a big part of his IPL game. In 25 matches he has walked out to bat only six times, usually in the last over or two of the innings. His best moment with the bat came in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders, when he hit an unbeaten 13 off 8 balls, including his only IPL six so far. In IPL 2026 he batted twice and remained not out on both occasions, scoring 2 runs in total.
Bowling Stats
| Year | Team | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | Dot Balls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | RCB | 7 | 24.0 | 253 | 9 | 3/20 | 28.11 | 10.54 | 16.00 | 40 |
| 2024 | RCB | 4 | 14.3 | 142 | 4 | 2/23 | 35.50 | 9.79 | 21.75 | 24 |
| 2025 | PBKS | 5 | 17.0 | 181 | 4 | 2/44 | 45.25 | 10.65 | 25.50 | 38 |
| 2026 | PBKS | 9 | 31.0 | 330 | 9 | 3/34 | 36.67 | 10.65 | 20.67 | 51 |
| Total | 2 teams | 25 | 86.3 | 906 | 26 | 3/20 | 34.85 | 10.47 | 19.96 | 153 |
Bowling is where Vyshak earns his place. His IPL career began in 2023 as an injury replacement for RCB, and he made an instant mark with 3/20 on debut against Delhi Capitals. He finished that first season with 9 wickets from 7 games.
The next two seasons were quieter, with only 4 wickets each in 2024 and 2025. IPL 2026 was his busiest year so far. He played 9 matches for Punjab Kings, bowled 31 overs and matched his best seasonal tally of 9 wickets. His economy stayed above 10, but his strike rate of a wicket every 20 or 21 balls was solid for a season full of 200 plus totals.
Vyshak Match by Match Bowling Stats in IPL 2026
| Date | Opponent | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Dots | PBKS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Gujarat Titans | 4.0 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 | 8 | Won |
| 3 Apr | Chennai Super Kings | 4.0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 | 8 | Won |
| 11 Apr | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2.0 | 33 | 0 | 16.50 | 3 | Won |
| 16 Apr | Mumbai Indians | 3.0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 | 5 | Won |
| 19 Apr | Lucknow Super Giants | 4.0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 | 9 | Won |
| 25 Apr | Delhi Capitals | 3.0 | 48 | 0 | 16.00 | 4 | Won |
| 3 May | Gujarat Titans | 4.0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 6 | Lost |
| 6 May | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4.0 | 54 | 1 | 13.50 | 3 | Lost |
| 23 May | Lucknow Super Giants | 3.0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 | 5 | Won |
His season opened in style with 3/34 against Gujarat Titans at New Chandigarh, and two days later he removed set batters Ayush Mhatre and Sarfaraz Khan in Chennai. After those two games he was briefly on top of the Purple Cap list with 5 wickets. Gujarat Titans turned out to be his favourite opponent of the year, with 5 of his 9 wickets coming against them. Punjab Kings won 7 of the 9 matches in which he played.
Fielding Stats
| Year | Team | Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2025 | RCB, PBKS | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | PBKS | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 teams | 25 | 6 | 0 |
Vyshak has taken 6 catches in his 25 IPL matches, five of them across his first three seasons and one in IPL 2026. Most of his fielding is done in the deep, at third man or fine leg, where seamers usually field. One of his standout moments came in the 2024 game against Gujarat Titans, when he dived full length to his right to hold a sharp catch and remove Rahul Tewatia late in the innings.
FAQs
How many wickets did Vijaykumar Vyshak take in IPL 2026?
He took 9 wickets in 9 matches for Punjab Kings, with best figures of 3/34 against Gujarat Titans.
When did Vyshak make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut on 15 April 2023 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals and took 3/20 in that match.
What are Vijaykumar Vyshak’s total IPL wickets?
After IPL 2026, he has 26 wickets in 25 IPL matches at an economy rate of 10.47.
What is Vyshak’s highest score in the IPL?
His highest IPL score is 13 not out off 8 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023.
How many runs has Vyshak scored in the IPL?
He has scored 16 runs in 6 innings, with 4 not outs, at an average of 8.00 and a strike rate of 100.
How many catches has Vijaykumar Vyshak taken in the IPL?
He has taken 6 catches in 25 IPL matches, including 1 catch in IPL 2026.
What is Vyshak’s best bowling figure in the IPL?
His best IPL figures are 3/20, taken on his debut against Delhi Capitals in 2023.
Which teams has Vyshak played for in the IPL?
He played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023 and 2024, and for Punjab Kings in 2025 and 2026.
What was Vyshak’s economy rate in IPL 2026?
He gave away 330 runs in 31 overs, an economy rate of 10.65.
Which was Vyshak’s best IPL season?
In terms of wickets, 2023 and 2026 were his best seasons with 9 wickets each. His 2023 season had the better average (28.11), while 2026 was his busiest with 9 matches and 31 overs bowled.
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