The return of Kuldeep Yadav to the Indian Premier League (IPL) was nothing short of spectacular. Having been sidelined for several games, Yadav made a triumphant comeback that sent waves of excitement through the Delhi Capitals camp.

The Return of a Star

Kuldeep Yadav, known for his crafty wrist-spin, made a dramatic entry back into the IPL fray. His initial overs not only demonstrated his skill but also underscored his critical role in Delhi Capitals’ bowling lineup. Kuldeep ends with 3/20 in 4 overs.

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Yadav’s first over upon return was a masterclass in spin bowling. Facing Marcus Stoinis first, he delivered a ball that cleverly coaxed Stoinis into a leading edge, resulting in a simple catch at backward point.

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗣! 🔄 😍

Kuldeep Yadav straight away unveiling his magic!👌👌

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Pooran’s Unfortunate Golden Duck

The real highlight came next when Nicholas Pooran faced his first ball from Yadav. With a beautifully disguised googly, Yadav breached Pooran’s defense, knocking over the off-stump, which dramatically broke in half—a moment that charged the entire stadium with energy.

Most batters dismissed for Duck in IPL since 2022:

15 – Boult
9 – KULDEEP
9 – Bhuvneshwar
6 – Shami
5 – Bumrah
5 – Siraj
5 – Mukesh
5 – Umesh
5 – Arshdeep
Kuldeep only spinner in the above list!

The Crucial Wicket of KL Rahul

Continuing his devastating form, Yadav next targeted LSG captain KL Rahul. By bowling a sharp flipper outside off-stump, Yadav induced a thin edge from Rahul’s bat, which was brilliantly caught by Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.

Analysis of Kuldeep’s Bowling Technique

Kuldeep Yadav’s ability to mix up deliveries like the googly and the flipper makes him a formidable opponent in T20 cricket. His tactics not only involve spinning the ball but also varying his pace and flight, creating doubts in the batsman’s mind.

Reactions from the Delhi Capitals Camp

The Delhi Capitals’ players and coaching staff were visibly thrilled with Kuldeep’s performance. Captain Rishabh Pant praised Kuldeep’s ability to deliver under pressure and highlighted how crucial he is to the team’s strategy. LSG scored 167/7 in 20 overs.

Yadav’s spell was pivotal. His three wickets in two overs drastically shifted the momentum towards Delhi, putting the Lucknow Super Giants under significant pressure early in the game. Kuldeep hasn’t played the last two matches, but in the first three matches, his scoring was 4-0-20-2, 4-0-41-1, and 4-0-20-3, respectively.