Mayank Yadav’s record-breaking 3 wicket haul and 150+ scorcher spells shook LSG’s fortunes against PBKS in IPL 2024

Punjab Kings got their chase of 200 off to a flier with captain Shikhar Dhawan, in silken touch, getting to his half-century, while Jonny Bairstow finally arrived in IPL 2024, with an impactful start in the powerplay. The PBKS openers stitched a 102-run stand in 70 balls and looked well on course for a second win this season in the match. But Lucknow Super Giants had other plans. Just when the visitors at the Ekana Stadium looked comfortable, LSG unleased unheralded speedster Mayank Yadav, who fired thunderbolts in his middle-over spell comprising that record 155.8 kmph delivery and picked up three wickets as LSG scripted a fabulous comeback at home to bag their first win in IPL 2024.
Mayank was introduced in the 10th over of the second innings on Saturday in Lucknow. The debutant, who spent the entire Ranji Trophy season on the sidelines with an injury, made a noticeable start for LSG. The apparent view of his deliveries clearly outlined that he was quick, but the speed gun reading of 150kmph for one of the first two deliveries left world cricket in absolute awe.
However, Mayank’s fastest delivery was witnessed in the first ball of the 12th over, when he dished out a 155.8 kmph ball, the quickest ever witnessed in IPL 2024 so far as Dhawan looked haywire against the length ball as he got beaten.