Mayank Yadav, the fast bowler for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), continues to receive praise globally for his impressive bowling performances in IPL 2024. He secured his second consecutive 3-wicket haul in the tournament, ranking third for the best bowling figures this season. Following his impressive performance against Punjab Kings where he clocked 155.8 kph, Yadav broke his own record in IPL 2024 by bowling at a stunning 156.7 kph.
Mayank now holds the second position in the IPL 2024 Purple Cap standings, having taken six wickets in two games. Meanwhile, the other top 5 contenders in the Purple Cap race have played three games each.
On Tuesday night, the Delhi-based fast bowler made an impressive start by claiming the important wicket of Glenn Maxwell during the Powerplay. He followed this up by dismissing Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar, ultimately finishing with figures of 3 for 14 in 4 overs.
Who is Mayank Yadav?
Lucknow Super Giants secured the services of Mayank Yadav, a promising young cricketer from Delhi, ahead of the IPL 2022 season. Born on June 17, 2002, Mayank is renowned for his expertise in pace bowling, a valuable addition that LSG sought to fortify their lineup with.
Head Coach Justin Langer’s trust in the young fast bowler was evident before the season began. Despite the absence of England’s Mark Wood, Langer remained optimistic about the team’s chances, confident that they had ample firepower to make a mark in the tournament.