Lakshya Raichandani is the 18-year-old captain of India Under-19 who has put himself at the centre of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, leading from the front with a match-winning 93 against Afghanistan in the semi-final on 12 November 2026. His innings — 13 fours and a six in 90 balls — carried India to a comfortable eight-wicket win and set up a final against defending champions Pakistan in Al Amerat, Oman, on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
The knock was the latest step in a fast rise for a right-handed top-order batter who left home at the age of ten to chase cricket in Uttarakhand, made his first-class debut before turning 18, and has already scored two double centuries in Youth Tests. This biography covers his age, birthplace, family, career, net worth and U19 Asia Cup campaign.
| Full Name | Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani |
| Date of Birth | 15 October 2008 |
| Age | 18 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
| Role | Top-order batter; India U19 captain |
| Domestic Team | Uttarakhand |
| Known For | Captaining India U19; 93 in the 2026 U19 Asia Cup semi-final |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani was born on 15 October 2008 in Uttar Pradesh. Profiles differ on the town — some name Gonda, others Barabanki — but all agree his family roots are in Gonda, where his grandfather Tulsidas Raichandani was a former MLA. His father put him in the boarding school because he felt his son was too pampered at home, according to The Indian Express, and Raichandani came through Uttarakhand’s Under-16 and Under-19 systems as a tall, technically sound batter who also bowls useful off-breaks. Among the players he looks up to are Virat Kohli and Joe Root, as reported by IPL.com.
Career
Raichandani’s rise through senior cricket was unusually quick. He made his first-class debut for Uttarakhand against Tripura in January 2026 and made an immediate impression, scoring 223 runs in his first five innings at an average of 44.60, with three half-centuries in his first four matches. He also scored a half-century in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy semi-final against Karnataka. According to ESPNcricinfo, his first-class record stood at seven matches and 304 runs at an average of 33.77 by early November 2026.
His age-group international record is even more striking. He scored two double centuries in Youth Tests in 2026: 207 against Sri Lanka Under-19 and an unbeaten 210 off 256 balls against Australia Under-19 in the first Youth Test at Rajkot on 27 September 2026. He also turned out for Mussoorie Thunders in the Dehradun T20 League, scoring 124 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 127.84.
Leadership followed the runs. He was named India Under-19 captain for the home series against Australia in September 2026, and the BCCI confirmed him as captain of the 15-member squad for the U19 Asia Cup on 30 October 2026, with Yashbardhan Chauhan as vice-captain. Speaking to India TV before the Australia series, he vowed to put the team above the spotlight falling on his famous teammates Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid. He is one of several India Under-19 players profiled on this site — see also the biographies of Ayush Mhatre, Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi.
U19 Asia Cup 2026
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, played from 5 to 14 November at Al Amerat in Oman, has been his biggest stage yet as captain. India opened against Nepal on 6 November, and he led the chase with an unbeaten 53 off 63 balls, sharing a century opening stand with Aaryavir Sehwag (70 not out) in a 10-wicket win. He made 17 against the UAE in the next match, which India won by 70 runs, but the group stage also brought a setback: Pakistan beat India by three wickets in their league meeting, with Hamza Zahoor scoring an unbeaten 100, leaving India second in Group A.
The semi-final against Afghanistan on 12 November was where the captain delivered. Chasing 228 against an attack that had bowled out every opponent in the group stage, Raichandani and Sehwag put on 117 for the first wicket before the captain carried on, adding 77 with VK Vineeth, who finished unbeaten on 57. Raichandani struck 13 fours and a six in his 93 off 90 balls before he was caught off Sohail Khan with India on 194 for 2 — seven runs short of a deserved hundred. India reached 230 for 2 in 36.5 overs, winning by eight wickets with 79 balls to spare, and Raichandani was named Player of the Match for what Cricbuzz noted was his second half-century of the tournament.
The win set up the final everyone wanted: India against defending champions Pakistan on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the same Al Amerat ground. As The Indian Express noted, India must beat Pakistan to end a five-year wait for the crown, and the final is India’s 11th in the history of the competition.
Personal Life
Raichandani keeps his personal life firmly out of the spotlight, and little about it is a matter of public record beyond his cricketing family background. His grandfather, Tulsidas Raichandani, was a former MLA from Gonda — but the young captain has built his reputation on runs rather than connections, moving away from home at ten and working through Uttarakhand’s age-group system on merit.
His father has not been publicly named in reliable reporting, and there is no public information about a girlfriend or relationship; at 18, his public profile is entirely about cricket. What his interviews do reveal is a level-headed approach to leadership: ahead of the Australia series he spoke about keeping the team’s focus on its own game rather than the attention surrounding his teammates.
Lakshya Raichandani Net Worth 2026
There is no publicly disclosed figure for Lakshya Raichandani’s net worth, and no reliable estimate has been published by any outlet used for this biography. At 18, he is at the very start of his professional career: his known earnings come from domestic cricket with Uttarakhand and age-group cricket with India Under-19, and no IPL contract has been reported for him. Any net worth figure circulating online for Raichandani is unverified and should not be treated as fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lakshya Raichandani?
He is 18 years old. Lakshya Raichandani was born on 15 October 2008, according to ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, and turned 18 in October 2026. Some older profiles still call him 17 because they were written before his birthday.
Where is Lakshya Raichandani from?
He was born in Uttar Pradesh, India, and plays domestic cricket for Uttarakhand. Reports differ on the town — SportsDunia names Gonda, The Indian Express says Barabanki — but his family roots are in Gonda, where his grandfather was a former MLA.
How tall is Lakshya Raichandani?
No official height has been publicly reported for him. Profiles describe him as a tall batter, but no reliable source gives a measurement in feet or centimetres, so no height figure is stated in this biography.
What is Lakshya Raichandani’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. He is 18 and early in his career, with earnings so far from domestic and age-group cricket and no reported IPL contract.
Who is in Lakshya Raichandani’s family?
His grandfather is Tulsidas Raichandani, a former MLA from Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. His father has not been publicly named in reliable reporting.
What did Lakshya Raichandani score in the U19 Asia Cup semi-final?
He scored 93 off 90 balls against Afghanistan on 12 November 2026, hitting 13 fours and one six, and was named Player of the Match as India won by eight wickets. India then faced Pakistan in the final on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
