Yuzvendra Chahal re-signs with Northamptonshire for 2025 season: Decoding stats
What's the story
Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has officially re-signed with Northamptonshire for the 2025 season. The contract will run from June until the end of the season. Chahal will be seen participating in both the County Championship and One-Day Cup campaigns. The agreement is similar to his previous deal that brought him to Wantage Road last summer. Here are the key details.
Record
Chahal's impressive performance in his 1st season
In his debut season with Northamptonshire, Chahal made a mark. He made his List A debut for the club with a stunning bowling figures of 5/14 against Kent. The Indian spinner played a key role in Northamptonshire's fourth-place finish in Division Two, taking 19 Championship wickets in four matches. His career-best First-Class match figures came against Derbyshire where he took 9/99.
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Chahal's impressive stats in County Division 2 in 2024
In four matches for Northamptonshire, Chahal managed 19 scalps as mentioned. He averaged 21.10, as per ESPNcricinfo. He claimed two five-wicket hauls and two four-fers. His best performance was 5/45.
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Decoding his FC and List A numbers
34-year-old Chahal has played 41 First-Class matches, taking 115 wickets at 33.79. He owns four five-wicket hauls and 5 four-fers. Meanwhile, in 138 List A matches, he has claimed 219 scalps at 24.91. He owns six five-wicket hauls.
Career update
Chahal's status in IPL and County cricket
Despite not playing for India since 2023, Chahal is still one of the most sought-after wrist spinners. He was an unused member of the successful 2024 T20 World Cup squad. In November, he became the most expensive spin bowler at IPL auctions when Punjab Kings signed him for ₹18 crore ahead of the 2025 season. Northamptonshire's head coach Darren Lehmann said Chahal's return excited him as he is one of the best leg spinners in the world.
Upcoming season
Chahal's return to Northamptonshire coincides with IPL 2025
Chahal will be available for Northamptonshire's County Championship Division Two campaign from June 22, when they host Middlesex. He will miss the first seven matches of the season as he is busy with the IPL. The leg-spinner said he was excited to return to Northamptonshire as he thoroughly enjoyed his time there last season. He hopes to replicate their success from last year and contribute to more victories.
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Twitter Post
The wizard will be back at Wantage Road 🪄
— Northamptonshire CCC (@NorthantsCCC) March 13, 2025
Indian leg spinner @yuzi_chahal will return to Northamptonshire from June until the end of the season. 🔥
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