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[Saba Sports News] Mayank Yadav has made a significant impact on the international cricket scene with standout performances, notably against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), enhancing his visibility to national selectors.
Displaying exceptional speed, consistently bowling over 150 kph, Mayank has taken six wickets across just two matches. His remarkable speed was highlighted when he delivered a 156.7 kph ball against RCB in Bengaluru, the fastest in the 2024 Indian Premier League so far, securing three wickets for merely 14 runs.This performance was pivotal in Lucknow Super Giants’ win over RCB, and notably, Mayank received considerable support from the Bengaluru crowd, a testament to his impressive performance.
In just his first two IPL games, Mayank, hailing from Delhi, has shown efficiency and skill, conceding only 41 runs over eight overs, leading to an excellent economy rate of 5.12 and an impressive strike rate. He emphasizes that his ultimate ambition is to represent India at the highest level.
Celebrating his success, Mayank highlighted his enjoyment of taking Cameron Green’s wicket and expressed gratitude for winning both matches he played in, earning Player of the Match awards. His statements and performance underscore his potential and dedication to reaching greater heights in cricket.
“I’m feeling very good. I heard RCB have a big fan base, and a loyal fan base, but after my spell, when I went to the boundary, everyone was cheering for me a lot. So, that was one thing that I liked a lot. Everyone was supporting me,” he shared. “Feel really good, two Player of the Match awards in two matches. I am happier that we won both the matches. My goal is to play for the country. I feel this is just the start. I enjoyed Cameron Green’s wicket the most.”