Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav took a moment to congratulate Mayank Yadav, the Lucknow Super Giants pacer, for his stellar debut performance in the IPL 2024.
Mayank Yadav, the sensational Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowler, has already made waves in the IPL 2024 season. The young right-arm pacer showcased his skills in two matches for LSG, leaving a lasting impression with his bowling prowess on both occasions. In his IPL debut against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Yadav put on a stellar performance, securing a three-wicket haul while conceding 27 runs, which greatly contributed to LSG’s 21-run victory.
Yadav’s remarkable fast bowling against PBKS and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has earned him widespread acclaim, with him bagging two Player of the Match awards and sparking discussions across cricket circles. Notably, he currently stands second in the IPL 2024 Purple Cap standings, having taken six wickets in just two matches.
In the encounter against RCB, Yadav once again stole the show with the ball, snatching three wickets for a mere 14 runs in his four-over spell. His pivotal dismissals played a significant role in LSG’s 28-run triumph over RCB.
Taking notice of Yadav’s outstanding performances, Suryakumar Yadav took to Instagram to extend his congratulations. He shared a picture of Mayank Yadav on his Instagram story, expressing admiration for the young talent’s impressive start in IPL 2024.
SKY wrote: “I am sure crazy amount of hard work has gone in to where you are now. Enjoy the journey.”
Mayank Yadav has etched his name in IPL history by clinching two Player of the Match awards in his opening two games, a feat unprecedented in the league’s annals. With six wickets under his belt across these matches, he finds himself occupying the second spot among the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2024. Yadav’s bowling credentials shine bright with a remarkable average of 6.83 and an economy rate of 5.12 after his initial displays.
Yadav’s stellar bowling has propelled LSG to clinch two back-to-back victories following their initial defeat against Rajasthan Royals by a margin of 20 runs. With 2 wins and 1 loss in their kitty from 3 matches, Lucknow presently occupies the 4th spot in the IPL 2024 points table, amassing 4 points. The team, captained by KL Rahul, is gearing up to take on Gujarat Titans in their upcoming match at their home ground.
