On Debut, The LSG Pacer Mayank Yadav Bowled The Fastest Ball Of IPL 2024
Mayank Yadav, a 21-year-old, left Lucknow Super Giants stunned with his electrifying pace during Saturday's match, claiming 3 wickets while conceding only 27 runs. Yadav's performance was so impactful that two of PBKS's opening batsmen, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma, succumbed to his sheer pace, unable to handle the speed of his deliveries.
In addition to his remarkable performance, Yadav's exceptional pace quickly garnered the attention of cricket pundits universally. Notably, Yadav delivered the fastest ball of IPL 2024, clocking in at a staggering speed of 155.8 kilometers per hour. Moreover, the debutant bowler also unleashed three other deliveries that secured spots on the list of the season's fastest deliveries.
Yadav's stellar debut earned him the Player of the Match award, courtesy of his impactful performance, which included claiming the crucial wickets of Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, and Jitesh Sharma.
During the post-match presentation, Yadav expressed, "I've often heard about debut nerves, but they fade after the first ball. My strategy was to stay composed, focus on bowling accurately at the stumps, and maximize my pace. Initially, I considered varying my pace, but the pitch conditions favored speed, and the captain encouraged me to bowl fast. My debut wicket holds a special place in my heart. Recovering from last season's injury was challenging; despite setbacks, I remained determined to debut at a young age."
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Exactly who is Mayank Yadav?
Mayank gained recognition through his impressive displays in white-ball cricket during the previous year's domestic season. In the CK Nayudu Trophy (U23), the 21-year-old emerged as a standout performer, claiming 15 wickets in merely six matches. Among his notable performances, his stellar showing against Chhattisgarh stood out, where he not only took five wickets but also contributed with a commendable score of 66 runs in the game.
Playing for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mayank sustained an impressive economy rate of 6.5 across four matches while securing five wickets. Moreover, he demonstrated his skill by claiming six wickets in five matches during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
During the 2023 Deodhar Trophy, the 21-year-old left a lasting impression by delivering a solid performance for North Zone. He secured 12 wickets across 5 matches with an impressive average of 17.58 and an economy rate of under 6 runs per over. Despite his promising display, the pacer was sidelined from participating in the IPL last season due to an injury sustained just before the commencement of the lucrative league.
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Top Bowling Speeds in IPL 2024:
(1) 155.8 kmph - Mayank Yadav - LSG vs PBKS
(2) 153.9 kmph - Mayank Yadav - LSG vs PBKS
(3) 153.4 kmph - Mayank Yadav - LSG vs PBKS
(4) 153 kmph - Nandre Burger - DC vs RR
(5) 152.3 kmph - Gerald Coetzee - SRH vs MI
(6) 151.2 kmph - Alzarri Joseph - KKR vs RCB
(7) 150.9 kmph - Matheesha Pathirana - GT vs CSK
Fastest Recorded Deliveries in IPL History:
(1) 157.7 kph – Shaun Tait
(2) 157.3 kph – Lockie Ferguson
(3) 157.0 kph – Umran Malik
(4) 156.2 kph – Anrich Nortje
(5) 155.8 kph - Mayank Yadav
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