Mayank Yadav injured vs GT in IPL 2024. Photo: Sportzpics
Mayank Yadav, who was supposed to be the showstopper during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 7. However, it turned out to be a sour outing for the speedster as he got injured and walked out after bowling only one over, that too in the powerplay.
It was only after that over that Mayank walked back to the dugout and never returned. It was later confirmed that he was out with a side strain.
Mayank Yadav did not cross the 150 mark
Mayank, who was hyped up immensely and rightly so as he bowled the fastest-ever delivery in IPL 2024 and the fastest-ever delivery by an Indian in cricket with 156.7 kmph ball against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in LSG’s previous match, failed to touch the 150 mark today. He started at 140 kmph and remained in the 140s throughout the over.
In the absence of Mayank Yadav, it was Yash Thakur who stole the limelight as he became the first player in IPL 2024 to claim a five-wicket haul. His figures of 5/30 in 3.5 overs helped Lucknow defend the total of 163 to win the match by 33 runs and move to the third position in the points table.
First Published: Apr 08 2024 | 12:16 AM IST
