Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Mayank Yadav made a explosive start to the Indian Premier League (IPL), troubling the batsmen with his pace, consistently clocking over 150 kmph and leading his team to victory. Bowled a game-changing spell. 21-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana Stadium on Sunday. His debut earned him praise from some of the best bowlers the game has ever seen, including great fast bowlers such as Australia’s Brett Lee and South Africa’s Dale Steyn. Before Saturday’s IPL game, Mayank has played two first-class matches, 17 List-A games and 11 T20 matches.
He represents Delhi at the domestic level, making his List-A debut in 2021 and his first-class debut in 2022. Here is the bowling speed (in kmph) per delivery of Mayank’s incredible spell of 3, as reported by the broadcasters. /27 in 10 overs, in which he dismissed Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma while chasing the target of 200 runs, the atmosphere was in favor of Lucknow after a century partnership between Bairstow and captain Shikhar Dhawan. He won the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
First over:147, 146, 150, 141, 149, 147 (in kmph)
Second over:156, 150, 142, 144 (wicket), 153, 149
Third over:152, 150, 147 (wicket), 146, 144, 143
Fourth over:153, 154, 149, 142 (wicket), 152, 148
Mayank crossed the 150 kmph mark nine times during his 24-ball spell. His first ball of the second over, measured at exactly 155.8, is one of the fastest balls in IPL history and the fastest ball of IPL 2024. The fastest ball in IPL history was bowled by Shaun Tait of Australia, which touched the figure of 157.7 kmph. For Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in 2011.
Here’s a look at his fastest delivery:
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By Mayank Yadav
Enjoying the raw and exciting pace of a debutant who now has wickets to his name #PBKS 71 needed from 36 deliveries
watch the match live @JioCinema And @StarSportsIndia#TATAIPL , pic.twitter.com/rELovBTYMz
– IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) 30 March 2024
After the match, many cricket legends praised Mayank’s spell on social media.
“India has found its fastest bowler ever. Mayank Yadav! Raw pace very impressive @IPL @GeoCinema @BCCI,” Lee tweeted.
India has found its fastest bowler.
Mayank Yadav!
raw speed
very impressive @IPL @JioCinema @bcci– @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) 30 March 2024
Great South African fast bowler Dale Steyn also expressed his surprise at Mayank’s speed and tweeted, “155.8 KPH Mayank Yadav where are you hiding!”
155,8 KPH
Mayank Yadav where are you hiding?
– Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) 30 March 2024
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan also said Mayank has some serious pace, writing, “Mayank Yadav has some serious pace. Good find from @LucknowIPL.”
Mayank Yadav has got some serious pace. good search from @LucknowIPL
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 30 March 2024
Great Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on his ax handle, “What a talent Mayank Yadav (Speed 156)… Loves watching him bowl and I want to see him playing more for Team India soon.#Mayankayadav.”
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen also wrote, “Mayank Yadav is bowling at a speed of 155 kmph!!!!!
@irbishi will do Be happy! A fast fast fast fast bowler!!!!!”
Former New Zealand batsman John Wright praised Mayank for bowling “absolute wheels”.
“The kid comes in to bowl at 100 without any loss. Takes three wickets while bowling perfectly and gives only six runs per over for his allotment. Wow Mayank Yadav bowls. What an entrance.” @LucknowIPL #LSGvsPBKS #ipl2024,” John tweeted.
Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody also said that Mayank looks like a “real deal”.
,Mayank Yadav looks genuine, serious pace with strong action. All under the age of 21.#LSGvPBKS,” Tom tweeted.
LSG won the toss and decided to bat first. Quinton de Kock (54 runs in 38 balls with five fours and two sixes), captain Nicholas Pooran (42 runs in 21 balls with three fours and three sixes) and Krunal Pandya (43 runs in 22 balls with four fours and two sixes) *) Helped LSG reach 199/8 in 20 overs. There was a 47-run partnership between Cock and Pooran for the fourth wicket, which helped LSG recover after some early wickets falling.
Sam Curran (3/28) and Arshdeep Singh (3/30) were the pick of the bowlers for PBKS. Rahul Chahar and Kagiso Rabada took one wicket each.
In the run chase, captain Shikhar Dhawan (70 runs in 50 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes) and Jonny Bairstow (42 runs in 29 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes) started with an opening partnership of 102 runs.
But Mayank’s quick spell derailed PBKS’s efforts, leaving them at 141/4 in 16.2 overs. Liam Livingstone (28* off 17 balls, with two fours and two sixes) tried to fight back but PBKS were restricted to 178/5 in their 20 overs.
Mohsin Khan also took two wickets for 34 runs.
LSG is placed fifth in the points table with two points after winning one match and losing one. PBKS are at sixth position with one win and two losses, giving them two points.
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