Mayank Yadav, a tearaway pacer for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), bowled a match-winning spell against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, April 2.
Mayank Yadav bowled a fiery spell, earning lots of praise on IPL debut. He kept impressing, with another 3-wicket haul. The young bowler dismissed Patidar, Maxwell and Green. His performance gave his team the upper hand to defend 182 runs.
Yadav, aged 21, bowled IPL 2024’s fastest ball at 156.7 kmph, breaking his prior 155.8 kmph record against Bengaluru. Many fans and cricketers lauded the talented youngster’s stunning bowling on social media.
Here are some of the leading reactions:
Mayank Yadav was awarded Player of the Match as Lucknow cruised to a 28-run victory by bundling Bengaluru for 158.
“My goal is to play for the country” – Mayank Yadav after his second IPL 2024 Player of the Match Award
Mayank Yadav acknowledged his joy at playing a big role in Lucknow’s back-to-back triumphs during the post-match presentation.
He also stated that he hopes to wear the Team India shirt one day. The speedster stated:
“Feel really good, two Player of the Match awards in two matches. I am happier that we won both the matches. My goal is to play for the country. I feel this is just the start. I enjoyed Cameron Green’s wicket the most. There are a lot of factors to bowl quick – diet, sleep, training. I am focusing a lot on my diet and recovery – ice bath.”
Mayank Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants, earning triumphs twice from three matches played, have positioned fourth on the leaderboard. Next they face Gujarat Titans at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on April 7th, Sunday.
