- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Vyshak Vijaykumar
- Current Team
- PBKS
A product of Karnataka’s elite fast-bowling factory, Vyshak Vijaykumar (born January 31, 1997) is a versatile right-arm pacer who has redefined himself from a junior-level batting prodigy to a clinical T20 specialist. Known for his deceptive knuckleballs and high-intensity spells, Vyshak has become a reliable asset for both his state team and the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
As of January 21, 2026, Vyshak is coming off a stellar 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign where he was a key part of the Karnataka pace quartet that reached the semi-finals. Following a solid 2025 season, he has been officially retained by Punjab Kings for the IPL 2026 season at his acquisition price of ₹1.80 Crore.
Vyshak Vijaykumar: Career Profile & 2025–26 Form
The Batting-to-Bowling Transformation
Vyshak’s journey is unique in the Indian circuit. He started as a dedicated batter, even leading the Karnataka U-16 side with a century. However, a desire to prove doubters wrong led him to pick up pace bowling at the age of 17. By the 2023–24 season, he had evolved into a genuine all-rounder, claiming 39 Ranji Trophy wickets and smashing a first-class century, proving his immense utility.
IPL 2026: The PBKS “Impact” Specialist
After making a splash on his IPL debut for RCB in 2023 with a match-winning 3/20, Vyshak transitioned to Punjab Kings in 2025. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the tactical guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting, he has been utilized as a “middle-overs enforcer.” His ability to bowl effective slower balls on the abrasive tracks of Mullanpur makes him a vital cog in the PBKS pace battery alongside Arshdeep Singh.
Recent Domestic Highlights (January 2026)
Vyshak has entered 2026 in exceptional rhythm:
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26: He was instrumental in Karnataka’s run to the semi-finals, claiming 3/54 against Tripura on January 2, 2026.
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Semi-Final Grit: In the high-stakes semi-final against Vidarbha on January 15, he contributed a gritty 17* with the bat, showcasing his lower-order value.
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Milestone Watch: He recently surpassed 100 First-Class wickets, a testament to his consistency in the longer format.
Vyshak Vijaykumar: Consolidated Statistics
Data accurate as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | PBKS | 5 | 102 | 181 | 4 | 2/44 | 45.25 | 10.65 | 25.50 |
| 2024 | RCB | 4 | 87 | 142 | 4 | 2/23 | 35.50 | 9.79 | 21.75 |
| 2023 | RCB | 7 | 144 | 253 | 9 | 3/20 | 28.11 | 10.54 | 16.00 |
| Career | Total | 16 | 333 | 576 | 17 | 3/20 | 33.88 | 10.38 | 19.59 |
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | Catches |
| 2025 | PBKS | 5 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 |
| 2023 | RCB | 7 | 13 | 13* | 13.00 | 144.44 | 1 |
| Career | Total | 16 | 14 | 13* | 7.00 | 116.67 | 5 |
