Lucknow Super Giants' star fast bowler Mayank Yadav has left a unique impression with his pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. He has shown that he has the ability to bowl at speeds of 150 and 155 consistently. But in the last match against Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL and fans of Lucknow team got a big shock when Mayank was out due to injury. Mayank could bowl only one over in that match and was out due to a muscle strain. Mayank gave 13 runs in this over and was successful in bowling at a speed of more than 140 kmph on two occasions.
Mayank may be out of the next match
Now Lucknow team is going to play its 5th match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on 12th April. In such a situation, the question in the minds of the fans is whether Mayank will play in this match or not? Lucknow franchise CEO Colonel Vinod Bisht revealed this and also gave an update on Mayank's health. The CEO has indicated in his statement that Mayank may be out of the next match. The reason is their workload management. Vinod Bisht said, 'Mayank has mild pain in the lower part of the stomach. In such a situation, as a precaution, there is no pressure on them, their workload will be managed for the next one week. Hopefully I will see him on the field soon.
Krunal gave health update regarding Mayank
Giving an update on Mayank's injury, Krunal Pandya said, I have spoken to him and he looks completely healthy. This is very good news for us. This means that Mayank Yadav is fit and can play in the upcoming match against Kolkata. Krunal Pandya further said that Mayank is a very talented player and I have known him for the last two years. He was injured last year but he is a mature player. Mayank Yadav's fitness is very good news for KL Rahul and Lucknow Super Giants. Mayank Yadav bowled the fastest ball in this IPL. This young bowler bowled at a speed of 156.7 against Punjab Kings. This ball was the fastest ball of IPL 2024.
Mayank's performance in IPL 2024
Talking about Mayank Yadav's performance in IPL 2024, he took 6 wickets in 3 matches. He is at sixth place in the list of bowlers taking the most wickets this season. Mayank Yadav made his debut against Punjab Kings. He showed a glimpse of his talent by taking 3 wickets against Punjab. Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen had no match for Mayank's speed. Lucknow won against Bangalore by taking 3 wickets.