Mayank Yadav's Stellar Performance Shines Bright in IPL Cricket Tournament.

Cricket Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024

Mayank Yadav's Stellar Performance Shines Bright in IPL Cricket Tournament.

Each year, the Indian Premier League (IPL), known as the world's wealthiest cricket tournament, showcases exceptional talents.

Only twice has there been a buzz about a young Indian pace bowler due to their extraordinary speed. Umran Malik from Indian-administered Kashmir stirred excitement three years ago. 

In IPL 2024, it's Mayank Yadav who's grabbing attention as swiftly as he's bowling at high speeds.

The 21-year-old bowler from Delhi made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings in March. He impressed everyone with his rapid bowling, clocking at 155.8 km/h (96 mph), and earned the man-of-the-match award on debut.

In the following game, Yadav outdid himself with a scorching delivery at 156.7 km/h (97 mph) - the fastest of the season so far. 

He also secured a second consecutive man-of-the-match award against Royal Challengers Bangalore, a remarkable achievement for an IPL debutant. Across both matches, he took six wickets for 41 runs.

Mayank Yadav's remarkable performance caught the attention of cricket commentator and former West Indies bowler Ian Bishop, who called him a "child of the wind."

Dale Steyn, renowned as one of the best fast bowlers in history and Yadav's sole idol, expressed his surprise on Twitter, asking, "Mayank Yadav where have you been hiding!" After Yadav's second game, Steyn tweeted again, admiringly stating, "That's a serious ball! #PACE."