Mayank Yadav did great in his first game for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024. He bowled the quickest ball of the tournament so far.
In his first-ever IPL match for Lucknow Super Giants, young fast bowler Mayank Yadav left a mark with his impressive performance. During the 12th over against Punjab Kings, Mayank bowled a really fast delivery, clocking at 155.8 kmph, which troubled Shikhar Dhawan. Despite being just 21 years old, Mayank showed good form, taking three crucial wickets including Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, and Jitesh Sharma.
Mayank was initially bought by LSG in the 2022 auction for Rs 20 lakh, but due to an injury, he was replaced by Arpit Guleria. However, Mayank’s talent shone through on his debut. He represents Delhi in domestic cricket and has shown promise with his performance in T20 and List A matches, taking a total of 46 wickets in 27 matches.
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In an interview after the match, Mayank expressed his excitement about his debut and admitted to feeling nervous before the game. He credited his success to sticking to his pace and aiming accurately. Mayank also mentioned that despite facing setbacks like injuries, he’s determined to achieve his goals in cricket.
Mayank’s impressive bowling helped Lucknow Super Giants secure their first win of the IPL 2024 season against Punjab Kings. With a total score of 199/8, boosted by contributions from players like Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran, LSG managed to defend their score successfully. Punjab Kings, missing the services of Liam Livingstone due to injury, fell short and ended their innings at 178/5.