Lucknow Super Giants’ young fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a stunning debut in IPL 2024, garnering praise from netizens for his remarkable performance against the Punjab Kings.
Mayank showcased his prowess during the 12th over of the match, delivering a thunderous 155.8 kmph delivery that left seasoned batsman Shikhar Dhawan struggling to cope. The 21-year-old’s impressive display of pace and accuracy captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Mayank Yadav so far:
147, 146, 150, 141, 149, 156, 150, 142, 144, 153, 149, 152, 149, 147, 145, 140, 142 kph
AND TWO WICKETS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9LANNr38jd
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 30, 2024
Mayank Yadav’s Road to LSG Debut
Despite being bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a modest sum of Rs 20 lakh in the 2022 auction, Mayank Yadav’s journey to the IPL limelight has been marked by perseverance and determination. Initially replaced by Arpit Guleria due to an injury, Mayank seized the opportunity to showcase his talent and potential on his debut. With 12 wickets in 10 T20 matches and 34 wickets in 17 List A matches, Mayank has steadily carved a niche in the cricketing arena.
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Mayank Yadav, a 21-year-old on IPL debut, has just clocked 155.8kph (96.8mph) 🔥
Before today, he had played just 10 T20 games. He's claimed all three wickets to fall so far to keep Lucknow Super Giants in the hunt 👀#IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/yd2a5tmGiT
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) March 30, 2024
Hailing from Delhi, Mayank Yadav has consistently performed in the domestic circuit, representing his state with distinction. Despite his achievements, Mayank faced disappointment in the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023-2024, where his valiant efforts were not enough to secure victory for Delhi against Punjab.
LSG beat PBKS by 21 runs in Lucknow to register their second win
In a thrilling encounter against the Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants posted a competitive total of 199/8, courtesy of a late blitz from Krunal Pandya. However, Mayank Yadav’s exceptional bowling performance proved to be the game-changer. With an economical spell of 4 overs, conceding just 27 runs, and claiming three crucial wickets, Mayank played a pivotal role in restricting Punjab to 178 runs, securing victory for his team.
The most amazing part of Mayank Yadav's debut was not just his pace but the consistency in pace and accuracy of length. What a fantastic debut. His spell won the match for LSG. 👌🔥💥 #IPL2024 #LSGvsPBKS https://t.co/hOW2ozUAJM
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) March 30, 2024
Mayank Yadav’s stellar performance ignited a storm on Twitter, with fans and cricket pundits lauding his pace and accuracy consistency. His electrifying debut in IPL 2024 has established him as a promising talent to watch out for in the tournament, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in Indian cricket.
