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Mayank Yadav: A lightning-fast Indian pace bowler with a sensational IPL debut

Mayank Yadav is a fiery Indian right-arm fast bowler known for his extreme pace, playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL and representing India in T20Is, with notable performances including breaking IPL speed records (reaching 156.7 kmph in 2024) and earning Man of the Match awards in his first two IPL games. He debuted in domestic cricket for Delhi, later shining for North Zone in the Deodhar Trophy, and despite injury setbacks, he quickly became a sensation for his raw pace and ability to swing the ball, becoming a key asset for LSG. 

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Full Name
Mayank Prabhu Yadav
Place Of Birth
New Delhi, India
Born
17 June 2002
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Medium fast
IPL
Lucknow Super Giants
School
Amity International School, Noida
Country
India
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 32 T20 April 22, 2026 5 5 1 0 100.00
India vs Bangladesh · 2nd T20I T20I October 9, 2024 1 1 0 0 100.00

Matches

Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
155/8 & 1/2
Result
155/7 & 4/0
KKR won by superover April 26, 2026 7:30 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
119/10
Result
159/6
RR won by 40 runs April 22, 2026 7:30 pm
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
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Teams Mayank Yadav Played For

  • International: India (T20Is)
  • IPL: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) (since 2023 season, debuted 2024)
  • Domestic: Delhi (List A, T20s, First-Class), North Zone (Deodhar Trophy) 

Key Records & Achievements

  • IPL Awards: Won Player of the Match in his first two IPL matches, a first in IPL history.
  • International Performance: Took 4 wickets in 3 T20I matches against Bangladesh in 2024.
  • Skills: Known for extreme pace, aggressive bowling, and the ability to swing the ball. 

IPL Debut & Impact

  • Debut: Made his IPL debut in IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
  • First Match: Against Punjab Kings, took 3 wickets (3/27) and bowled the fastest ball of the tournament (155.8 kph).
  • Second Match: Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, improved his speed to 156.7 kph and again took 3 wickets (3/14), becoming the first player to win Player of the Match in his first two IPL games.

Recent International Matches

India vs. Bangladesh T20I Series

 

  • T20I: October 8, 2024 (Hyderabad)
  • T20I: October 12, 2024 (Hyderabad) 

International Debut & Matches

  • T20Is Debut: October 6, 2024, vs. Bangladesh (Gwalior) - Bowled a maiden over.

Salary Of Mayank Yadav

IPL 2025: ₹11 crore (retained by Lucknow Super Giants)