The fast bowler Yash Thakur proved to be the game-changer in Lucknow’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Gujarat on Sunday, April 7, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The right-arm bowler secured the tournament’s first five-wicket haul, helping his team secure a 30-run victory.
While Thakur stole the show, all eyes were on Mayank Yadav, who had won the last two Man of the Match awards for LSG and single-handedly turned the game in favour of his team. Despite his reputation for fiery pace, he appeared to lack his usual intensity in this match. He bowled the fourth over of the innings and conceded thirteen runs. He did not bowl any other over after this one.
Yash Thakur made a remarkable start by dismissing Shubhman Gill on the last ball of his first over. He kept the momentum going, taking two wickets in his second over. Despite giving away 13 runs in his third over, Thakur bounced back strongly. In his last over, he picked up two more important wickets. Thakur’s ability to make a comeback and take key wickets added an extra thrill to the game.
Who is Yash Thakur?
Yash Thakur represents the Vidarbha team in domestic cricket. Surprisingly, he initially aimed to be a wicketkeeper when he started his cricket journey. However, former Vidarbha captain and coach Praveen Hinganikar noticed his bowling skills during practice and suggested he switch to fast bowling.
Lucknow Super Giants made a steal in IPL 2023 by acquiring the talented right-arm pacer for a modest sum of Rs 45 lakh. Yash’s debut season with the franchise was nothing short of impressive. Despite playing just 9 games, he showcased his hunger for bowling by claiming 13 wickets, all while maintaining an economy rate of 9.08.