Tejasvi Singh Dahiya is part of a new wave of Delhi cricketers shaping their careers through domestic white-ball cricket. A right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, Dahiya caught national attention with a century on List A debut and followed it with consistent power-hitting seasons in the Delhi Premier League.
In December 2025, his steady rise turned into a headline moment when Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for ₹3 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. For a player who went unsold just a year earlier, it marked a sharp shift in fortune.
Early life and family roots
Born on April 18, 2002, in Delhi, Tejasvi Dahiya grew up in a household shaped by education. His father, Ravindra Singh Dahiya, teaches mathematics, while his mother, Babita Dahiya, is an economics teacher in a Delhi government school.
Cricket entered his life early through school games and neighborhood grounds. As a child, he admired the fearless approach of Virender Sehwag and the calm finishing style of MS Dhoni, traits that later showed up in his own batting.
Learning the hard way: academy years
Dahiya joined the LB Shastri Cricket Academy at the age of 12. Coach Sanjay Bhardwaj identified his potential and pushed him through strict training routines that focused on basics, fitness, and discipline.
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A major phase of his development came during a gurukul-style camp in Bhopal, where players trained without phones or distractions. Those months laid the base for his work habits as both a batter and a wicketkeeper.
Age-group cricket and early setbacks
The road forward was not smooth. Dahiya began as a standby player in Delhi’s Under-16 setup and even missed an Under-19 season. The breakthrough finally arrived in 2019.
Playing in the Cooch Behar Trophy, he scored back-to-back centuries for Delhi Under-19 against Uttar Pradesh, registering scores of 117 and 101 in consecutive innings. That series re-established him as a serious prospect.
Senior domestic breakthrough
Dahiya entered senior domestic cricket late in 2024. On December 31, 2024, he made his List A debut for Delhi cricket team against Tripura in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Opening the innings, he played with freedom and control, finishing unbeaten on 114 off 78 balls. Delhi won the match, and Dahiya walked away with Player of the Match on debut.
He made his T20 debut the following year in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. While opportunities were limited early, he delivered an eye-catching 53 not out off 19 balls against Karnataka, striking at nearly 280 in a pressure chase.
Delhi Premier League: where his name spread
Parallel to domestic cricket, Tejasvi Dahiya built his reputation in the Delhi Premier League with South Delhi Superstarz.
In the inaugural DPL season in 2024, he scored 208 runs at a strike rate above 160. The following year, his output jumped sharply. During DPL 2025, he scored 339 runs in 10 innings at an average of 48.43 and a strike rate close to 190.
One innings stood out. Against Purani Dilli 6, Dahiya smashed 69 not out off just 21 balls, bringing up a half-century in 12 deliveries and finishing the chase inside seven overs. He ended the season with 29 sixes, the second-highest tally in the league.
IPL 2026 auction moment
After going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, Dahiya returned to intense training under coach Sanjay Bhardwaj. The work showed.
In December 2025, franchises showed strong interest during the IPL mini-auction. Kolkata Knight Riders eventually secured him for ₹3 crore, far above his base price of ₹30 lakh. The signing placed him among the most talked-about uncapped Indian players ahead of IPL 2026.
As of early 2026, he has yet to make his IPL debut, but his role as a wicketkeeper-batsman and late-overs hitter is being closely watched.
Tejasvi Dahiya’s playing style and role clarity
Tejasvi Dahiya is a right-handed batter who prefers intent from the first ball. He favors straight hitting and clean lofted shots and has often been used as a finisher in T20 cricket. In the DPL, he also proved he can open when required.
Behind the stumps, he is quick and vocal. While he can bowl occasional off-spin in club cricket, his primary value remains as a wicketkeeper-batsman.
Records and career highlights
- Fastest DPL half-century in 2025, 50 off 12 balls (69 off 21)
- 339 runs in DPL 2025 at an average of 48.43
- 29 sixes in DPL 2025, second-most in the season
- Back-to-back Under-19 centuries in 2019
- 114 not out on List A debut vs Tripura
- Signed by KKR for ₹3 crore at IPL 2026 auction
Notable Matches
- Delhi vs Tripura (Vijay Hazare Trophy, Dec 31, 2024): Scored 114* (78 balls) on List A debut.
- DPL 2024 – SDS vs East Delhi Riders: Scored 68* in one of his first DPL innings (208 runs in season).
- DPL 2025 – SDS vs Purani Dilli 6: Scored 69* off 21 balls, including a 12-ball fifty, to chase down 134 in 7 overs.
- Delhi vs Karnataka (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Nov 28, 2025): Scored 53* off 19 balls (strike rate 278.95) in a must-win chase.
- Delhi U-19 vs Uttar Pradesh (Cooch Behar 2019): Hit consecutive centuries (117 and 101) in back-to-back innings.
- Bassi Cricket Club Vs Carpediem India ( Empress Cricket League 25 ) : scored 109* ( 60 balls ) : View scorecard
- Prof. Management Group vs LB shastri Cricket Club ( DDCA League 23-24 ) : Scored 143 off 67 balls on chasing a target of 259 : View scorecard
- Sharma Cricket Club X1 vs MCC Cricket Club ( 1st Strikarking cricket tournament u -19 ) : Scored 179 off 56 balls: View scorecard
Struggles, discipline, and mindset
Dahiya’s journey includes long phases of waiting and self-correction. Missing age-group selections and the disappointment of the IPL 2025 auction forced him to reassess his game.
Speaking about that phase, he once said,
“If you want to achieve something, you have to sacrifice a lot.”
Another line that reflects his mindset came during a domestic season in Delhi,
“Hum toh Delhi se hain aur hum jaan laga ke khelte hain.”
Personal life
Tejasvi Dahiya keeps his private life away from cricket. He lives with his family in Delhi and credits his parents for handling travel, equipment, and time management during his early years. Outside the game, his routine stays simple and disciplined.
Stats snapshot
- CricHeroes: 363 matches, 9,232 runs, 33 wickets
- List A (Vijay Hajare Trophy) : 8 matches, 184 runs, highest 114
- T20 (Sayed mustaq Ali Trophy) : 6 matches, 113 runs, highest 53 not out
CricHeroes profile snapshot
According to his CricHeroes profile:
- 363 matches
- 9232 runs
- 60 fifties
- 12 centuries
- Highest score: 179
- 478 Sixes
- 827 Fours
Tejasvi Dahiya Cricket Profile
Track Tejasvi Dahiya’s match updates, club records, and domestic performances on his CricHeroes profile as he prepares for his next step with Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL cricket.
FAQs
Who is Tejasvi Dahiya?
He is a Delhi-based wicketkeeper-batsman known for DPL performances and a List A debut century.
What is his age?
He was born on April 18, 2002. He is 23 years old as of early 2026.
Has he played international cricket?
No, he is yet to make an international debut.
Which IPL team signed him?
Kolkata Knight Riders signed him at the IPL 2026 auction.
What role does he play?
He plays as a wicketkeeper-batsman, often used as a finisher in T20s.
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