Mayank Yadav, the lightning-fast bowler for the Lucknow Super Giants, has captured attention with his back-to-back match-winning performances. His stellar efforts led the team to a 28-run victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore, securing their second win of the 2024 season.
In his IPL 2024 debut, Mayank Yadav left a lasting impression by unleashing the swiftest delivery of this year’s tournament. Mayank’s 155.8 kmph thunderbolt during the 12th over of the Punjab Kings’ innings, displaying commendable rhythm, unsettled Shikhar Dhawan.
Who is Mayank Yadav?
Mayank Yadav is an Indian cricketer, born on June 17, 2002, in Delhi, India. He plays for Delhi in domestic cricket and the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He is a bowler who bowls right-arm fast and bats right-handed.
In February 2023, the Lucknow Super Giants acquired him for the 2023 Indian Premier League season at a price of Rs. 20 lakh. Despite missing the 2023 season due to injury, Yadav finally debuted in the IPL in 2024 against the Punjab Kings, claiming three wickets while conceding 27 runs.
During this remarkable performance, Yadav delivered the fastest ball of the IPL 2024 season, clocking in at 155.8 kph. Consequently, he earned the prestigious Man of the Match award in his IPL debut.
Mayank Yadav Bowling Speed
The 21-year-old, who had to sit out the Ranji Trophy season earlier due to injury, unleashed nine deliveries exceeding 150 kmph, securing three wickets and conceding only 27 runs. This stellar performance aided LSG in a robust comeback, successfully defending a total of 199 runs at home.
However, what truly caught everyone’s attention was Mayank’s lightning-fast delivery, clocked at 155.8 kmph during the 12th over of the second inning, emerging as the swiftest ball bowled this season. Remarkably, three of Mayank’s deliveries against Punjab featured on the IPL 2024 fastest delivery list, closely followed by Nandre Burger of the Rajasthan Royals.
Mayank Yadav FAQs
A. Mayank Yadav’s bowling speed during IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings was 155.8 kmph
A. Mayank Yadav is 22 years old.
A. Mayank Yadav is playing for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024.
A. Lucknow Super Giants bought Mayank at his base price of Rs. 20 lakh.