Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut and unnerved the batsmen with his fiery pace as he continued to touch 150 kmph The above score and bowled a game-changing spell to lead his team to a 21-run victory over Kings XI Punjab (PBKS) at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday. His debut earned him praise from some of the best bowlers of all time, including pace greats such as Australia’s Brett Lee and South Africa’s Dale Steyn. Ahead of Saturday’s IPL match, Mayank has played two first-class matches, 17 A-level matches and 11 T20 matches.
He represented Derry in domestic competition, making his A-League debut in 2021 and First Division debut in 2022. As the broadcaster points out, here are the per-bowl speeds (in km/h) of Mayank’s incredible 3-spell that saw him bowl out Jonny Bairstow for 27 runs in 10 overs Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma, after Bairstow and captain Shikhar Dhawan in 200 runs After a century-long partnership in the chase, Lucknow turned the tables. He took home the “Man of the Match” award.
first round:147, 146, 150, 141, 149, 147 (km/h)
Second time:156, 150, 142, 144 (ticket gate), 153, 149
The third time:152, 150, 147 (ticket gate), 146, 144, 143
End of the fourth time:153, 154, 149, 142 (ticket gate), 152, 148
During his 24-ball spell, Mayank crossed the 150 kmph mark nine times. His first ball of the second over, 155.8 to be precise, was one of the fastest overs in IPL history and the fastest in IPL 2024. The fastest delivery in IPL history was bowled by Australia’s Shaun Tait, who clocked a speed of 157.7 km/h in 2011 between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.
This is his fastest delivery:
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Author: Mayank Yadav
Enjoy the raw and exciting pace of the rookie who now has a wicket #PBKS 71 of 36 deliveries required
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After the match, many cricket legends took to social media to appreciate Mayank’s magic.
“India just found its fastest bowler. Mayank Yadav! Raw pace very impressive @IPL @JioCinema @BCCI,” Lee tweeted.
India have just found their fastest bowler.
Mayank Yadav!
original rhythm
very impressive @IPL @JioCinema @BCCI– @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) March 30, 2024
South African pace guru Dale Steyn also expressed surprise at Mayank’s pace. He wrote on Twitter: “155.8 KPH Mayank Yadav where are you hiding!”
155,8 km/h
Mayank Yadav where have you been hiding!
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 30, 2024
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan also said that Mayank has picked up some serious pace and wrote: “Mayank Yadav has picked up some serious pace. Good find from @LucknowIPL.”
Mayank yadav has made some progress.Great find from @LucknowIPL
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 30, 2024
Legendary Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on his X handle: “Mayank Yadav is such a talent (pace 156)…nice to see him bowling and hope to see him playing more and more for India#Mayankyadav. “
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen also wrote: “Mayank Yadav bowling at 155 kmph!!!!!
@irbishi will be happy! A fast fast fast fast bowler! ! ! ! “
Former New Zealand batsman John Wright praised Mayank’s bowling as “an absolute wheel”.
“The kid bowled for 100 runs without any loss. The bowling required an absolute round of three wickets and his allotment required only six balls. Wow, Mayank Yadav bows out. What an entrance @LucknowIPL #LSGvsPBKS #ipl2024,” John tweeted.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody also said Mayank looked “a good deal”
“Mayank Yadav looks real, has serious strides and powerful moves. All at the age of 21.#LSGvPBKS,” Tom tweeted.
LSG elected to bat first after winning the toss. Quinton de Kock (54 off 38 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes), captain Nicholas Pooran (42 off 21 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes) and Krunal Pandya (22 off 43 balls (with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes) helped LSG reach 199/8 in 20 overs. Kok and Pooran shared a 47-run partnership for the fourth wicket, helping LSG settle down after some quick wickets.
Sam Curran (3/28) and Arshdeep Singh (3/30) were selected as the bowlers for PBKS. Rahul Chahar and Kagiso Rabada took one wicket each.
In the run-chase, captain Shikhar Dhawan (70 off 50 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes) and Jonny Bairstow ( 42 runs off 29 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes) opened the match with an opening partnership of 102 runs.
But Mayank’s hot streak spoiled PBKS’ efforts, reducing them to 141/4 in 16.2 overs. Liam Livingstone (28* off 17 balls, including two fours and two sixes) tried to fight but PBKS were restricted to 178/5 in their 20 overs.
Mohsin Khan also took two wickets for 34 runs.
LSG currently ranks fifth in the standings with 1 win, 1 loss and 2 points. PBKS is ranked sixth with one win and two losses, with two points.
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