Who is Mayank Yadav? IPL 2024 fastest bowler - Cricket Winner

Introducing Mayank Yadav, the emerging right-arm fast-medium bowler hailing from India in IPL 2024. At just 21 years old, Mayank is already making waves in the cricketing world with his raw talent and promising performances.

Impressive Performance on IPL Debut

Mayank Yadav’s eagerly awaited Indian Premier League debut finally came to fruition when he represented the Lucknow Super Giants against the Punjab Kings. The stage was set for the young bowler to showcase his skills and make a lasting impression.

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On his IPL debut, Mayank wasted no time in announcing his arrival with authority. Clocking speeds of up to 150kmph in his first over against seasoned campaigners like Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, he left spectators and pundits alike in awe of his talent.

Mayank Yadav has single-handedly turned this match on its head. He bagged the wicket of set batter Jonny Bairstow in his second over and break the partnership of 102 runs between Shikhar Dhawan & Jonny Bairstow for the first wicket. In his 4 overs of the spell, Mayank conceded 27 runs and picked up 3 important wickets.

Make that 3️⃣ wickets on debut 👏#PBKS require 60 from 24 deliveries

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2024

MAYANK YADAV SPEED ON DEBUT (KMPH):

147, 146, 150, 141, 147, 149, 156, 150, 142, 144, 153, 149, 152, 149, 147, 145, 140, 142, 153, 154, 149, 142, 152, 148.

– He is just 21 years old…!!!! 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/CCPQWRobco

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 30, 2024

Contract with Lucknow Franchise

The year 2023 heralded a new chapter in Mayank’s cricketing journey as he secured a coveted contract with the Lucknow franchise for the Indian T20 League. This opportunity served as a testament to his talent and potential to shine on the grand stage.

LSG acquired the promising pacer for a cheap sum of ₹20 lakhs during the 2022 mega auction. Being part of the uncapped player lot, the franchise did not have to rival any other bids from other franchises and bagged him for his base price.

LSG had to rope in a replacement to stack up their back-up options, and eventually settled on Arpit Guleria, a fellow domestic pacer, for his base price of ₹20 lakhs.

Debut in List A Cricket

In 2021, Mayank marked his List A debut for Delhi against Haryana, where he left an immediate impact by scalping three crucial wickets. This early success hinted at his potential to thrive in the professional cricketing arena.

First-Class Debut and Domestic Success

Mayank’s tryst with first-class cricket materialized in the Ranji Trophy, symbolizing a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. With consistent performances in the domestic circuit, he earned accolades and garnered attention from franchise scouts.

Mayank Yadav’s claim to fame so far remains his stellar display for the North Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. The pacer was the joint second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 12 wickets at an average of 17.57, which included a four-fer against East Zone.