LSG vs PBKS IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav reveals 'Favourite' Wicket, Never Imagined this Debut

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LSG bowling sensation Mayank Yadav has taken the IPL to storm after his scintillating debut on Saturday (March 30) against Punjab Kings.

Yadav, playing his very first match, picked up three wickets and showcased serious pace upon his arrival. The youngster bowled at express pace and his 155.6 kph ball to Shikhar Dhawan is the fastest of the IPL 2024 so far.

Mayank finished off with a stellar spell of 3 for 27 in his four overs. Lucknow registered their first victory of the season and the debutant was adjudged as the Player of the Match.

At the post-match presentation, the LSG player was asked about his favourite of the three dismissals, and he was quick to say that the first one was the most special. "The first one, the debut wicket," Mayank said.

It was a massive moment of the match as the wicket of Jonny Bairstow changed the dynamic of the game. Punjab built an opening partnership of 102 runs and after Mayank dismissed Bairstow, the complexion changed radically.

The 21-year-old also got the wickets of Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma to inflict further damage to the Punjab chase.

Mayank Yadav, who hails from Delhi, was already with the Lucknow Super Giants ranks after IPL 2022, but an injury ruled him out last season. The player was signed back in the IPL 2024 auction and has now shown his mettle with an excellent debut.

"It's good to debut at such a young age. Had a few goals, but can't help if injuries come in the way," he added.

The player also added that he was very nervous before the match and never thought to have such an amazing arrival to the IPL.