Fast bowler Mayank Yadav returned to the Indian Premier League after a gap of 353 days. The Delhi-born Temper, known as one of the fastest bowlers to come out of the country, completed his full quota of four overs in Lucknow Super Giants’ home match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.
Unlike last year when he relied on a lot of slower balls and barely touched the 145km/h mark, today Mayank jumped at full tilt and troubled the batsmen with speed on several balls. But the rustiness of not bowling at a high level was evident as the bowler conceded 56 runs in his four overs at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday.
Mayank jumped at a high pace and reached 149 kmph several times during his spell. However, it took him until the last crossing of the border of 151 kilometers per hour. But he did. More importantly, it didn’t look like he had to put all of his effort into his delivery to reach that level.
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One of the hallmarks of his spell was the slower balls he bowled during the innings. Mayank bowled at least one slower ball in his first three overs, which included a beautiful looping slower yorker in the first over of his spell.
He overpowered the slower ball in the final of the innings and ended up conceding 20 runs against Ravindra Jadeja. While Mayank didn’t pick up a wicket and gave away 56 runs, fans would be happy that the fast bowler bowled 4 overs without much trouble on Wednesday.
Here’s Mayank Yadav’s spell against Rajasthan Royals, including the pace at which he bowled them, at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday.
MAYANK YADAV’S COMPLETE MAGIC IN LSG vs RR
Mayank got the ball off the power play after Mohammed Shami and Mohsin Khan had already destroyed Rajasthan’s top order.
Score: RR (44/3 in 6 overs)
6.1
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, 2 runs. Mayank bowls it on the full length and outside off stump at 141.2kph, Hetmyer drives the ball to nice wide cover. Field sweeper cover cuts it off, limiting them to two.
6.2
Mayank Yadav Shimron Hetmyer, wide. Mayank hits it short and well down the leg side at 143.6 kmph, Hetmyer tries to pull but misses completely. The referee signals wide.
6.2
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, no run. Mayank shot so fast at 147km/h he tipped it over the left side outside off. Hetmyer throws a bat at him, but is defeated completely.
6.3
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, 1 run. Mayank delivers a sharp bumper at 144km/hr aimed at the body, Hetmyer controls the shot and holds it to deep square leg.
6.4
Mayank Yadav to Riyan Parag, no run. Mayank drives again at 136 kmph, Parag tries to beat the keeper but fails to make any contact.
6.5
Mayank Yadav to Riyan Parag, no run. Mayank bowls a slower yorker on the stumps at 109kph, Parag soon spots it and holds it back with a solid defensive shot.
6.6
Mayank Yadav to Riyan Parag, SIX! Mayank finishes with a poor serve, full and drifting on the pads at 137.3 kmph. Parag takes the gift and flicks it beautifully over deep square leg for a massive maximum.
Score: RR (54/3 in 7 overs)
Score: RR (62/4 in 9 overs)
9.1
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Mayank bowls a 149km/hr quick delivery on the pads and Hetmyer makes him pay immediately. He puts his front foot across and flicks it beautifully off his legs, sailing it over the boundary for a huge maximum.
9.2
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Mayank follows it up with a 145.2km/hr short ball on middle stump, Hetmyer gets on top of the bounce beautifully and smashes the drive over mid-wicket with real power.
9.3
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Mayank bowls it straight to the slot outside off at 146.8kph, Hetmyer creates space and clears it cleanly through mid off. He gets enough bat on him to clear the fielder comfortably.
9.4
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, no run. Mayank takes the pace and bowls a slower delivery at 114.1km/h on the back of long off stump, Hetmyer looks to cut but almost drags it back onto his stumps and cuts it behind the stumps.
9.5
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, no run. Mayank bowls another slower ball at 116km/hr outside off, Hetmyer waits for it and guides it gently towards point but can’t find the gap.
9.6
Mayank Yadav to Shimron Hetmyer, no run. Mayank completes the over with yet another slower delivery at 115.3km/h outside off, Hetmyer stays behind and kicks it towards cover but no run.
Score: RR (76/4 in 10 overs)
Score: RR (95/5 in 14 overs)
14.1
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira, 2 runs. Mayank is full power outside the reach at 148.4kph, Ferreira stays on the leg and drives it hard towards sweeper cover. They return comfortably for two.
14.2
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira, 1 run. Mayank delivers a sharp back ball at 149.4kph as he leans in, Ferreira is hastily pulled and manages to send it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.3
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs. Mayank picks up pace with a slower delivery at 108.7km/h on length, Jadeja waits nicely and hits it to the left of long-on, picking up a couple.
14.4
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs. Mayank offers outside width at 144.1kph, Jadeja cuts it past square on the off side. Digvesh Singh Rathi does well in the deep with a sharp diving stop to his right and keeps it for two.
14.5
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run. Mayank bowls a slower ball at 115.9 km/h on length, Jadeja flicks it through square leg. What follows is utter mayhem between the wickets as Jadeja calls for another before suddenly sending Donovan Ferreira back. It should have been a simple run out but Nicholas Pooran’s throw is wide of the mark. Rishabh Pant collects the ball and breaks the stumps but falls and fumbles, giving Ferreira enough time to get back with a desperate leap. The referee sends it up for review.
14.6
Mayank Yadav to Donovan Ferreira, FOUR! Mayank bowls a short delivery at 149.4 kmph, Ferreira bats at it and gets a top edge. He flies over safely and runs to the third man fence for a boundary.
Score: RR (107/5 in 15 overs)
Score: RR (139/5 in 19 overs)
19.1
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Mayank starts the final over again with a slower ball at 112km/h on a length, Jadeja spots him early, clears his front leg and blasts it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.2
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs. Mayank cuts the length and passes at 139.7 kmph, Jadeja pulls it over wide mid on. Aiden Markram doesn’t stop it cleanly and allows the batsmen back for two.
19.3
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Mayank bowls another slower ball at 113km/hr to short good length, Jadeja rolls onto the back foot and hits it with a vertical bat straight back behind mid off. When he is in the center of the circle both in the middle and in the middle, the ball races to the fence.
19.4
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs. Mayank sets the pace with a short delivery at 144km/hr, Jadeja pulls the pull badly towards backward square leg. Ayush Badoni runs in from the deep, tries for a one-handed pickup but fumbles and concedes the second run.
19.5
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs. Mayank has bowled a length ball at 151.3 kmph, taking him past the 150 mark for the first time this innings. Jadeja flicks it to deep backward square leg. Ayush Badoni makes no mistake this time and leaves it for two.
19.6
Mayank Yadav to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX! Mayank bangs it short to end the innings but Jadeja is up for it. Quickly gets into position, turns and pulls it hard over deep backward square leg for a high maximum. Twenty runs come from the final.
Score: RR (159/5 in 20 overs)
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Issued by:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
22 Apr 2026 21:57 IST
