1. Mayank Yadav, known as the ‘child of the wind,’ impressed cricket legends with his rapid pace.
2. He played a pivotal role in Lucknow Super Giants’ victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
3. Securing the Player of the Match award for the second time in a row, Yadav reaffirmed his talent.
Sports, April 03: Mayank Yadav, dubbed ‘child of the wind,’ showcased his blistering pace once more, impressing cricket legends as he propelled Lucknow Super Giants to victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Making his mark in consecutive matches, the 21-year-old earned the Player of the Match award again.
In a stellar performance against RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Mayank Yadav claimed three crucial wickets for just 14 runs in his four-over spell, contributing significantly to LSG’s triumph by 28 runs.
Notably, he shattered his record for the fastest ball, clocking in at 156.7 kph during the match.
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Yadav’s fierce bowling rattled the RCB batting lineup, dismissing prominent players like Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Rajat Patidar. His fiery short delivery caught Maxwell off guard, resulting in a caught dismissal.
He then showcased his skill with a delivery that swung back in to clip the off-stump, dismissing Green. Patidar also fell victim to Yadav’s pace, unable to handle a pull shot and handing a catch to Devdutt Padikkal.
The cricket fraternity lauded Yadav’s exceptional bowling performance, with praise pouring in from notable figures like Suryakumar Yadav and Dale Steyn.
Expressing his delight at winning consecutive Player of the Match awards, Yadav emphasized his ambition to represent India. “My goal is to play for the country. I feel this is just the start,” he remarked.
Reflecting on his standout moment in the match, Yadav singled out Green’s dismissal as the most satisfying.
He attributed his rapid pace to various factors such as diet, sleep, and training regimen, highlighting his focus on dietary discipline and recovery methods like ice baths.
As Mayank Yadav continues to make waves with his exceptional pace and performance, his aspirations to don the Indian jersey remain steadfast, signaling a promising future ahead.
