Lucknow Super Giants’ young pacer Mayank Yadav bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2024 at 156.7 kmph against RCB, raising the bar once again after breaching 150 kmph mark earlier. Yadav now holds the fastest delivery of the season, impressing cricketers and fans alike with his fiery pace.
Hailing from Sonnet Club of Delhi, Yadav’s 156.7 kmph delivery against Cameron Green is also the tournament’s fifth fastest ball, showcasing his raw pace and skill. The young bowler’s performance on Tuesday left social media abuzz with admiration from current and former cricketers.
Having launched his spell with a 151 kmph delivery, Yadav went on to dismiss Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green with impressive deliveries. His exceptional performance included a total of 3 wickets for just 14 runs in 4 overs, cementing his reputation as a rising fast bowling talent in the IPL.
Yadav’s feat adds to the rich history of fast bowling in the IPL, with Shaun Tait, Lockie Ferguson, and Umran Malik among the names who have set records for bowling at lightning-fast speeds in the tournament’s history. The young pacer’s consistent display of pace and accuracy has earned him recognition and praise from the cricketing fraternity, establishing him as a bowler to watch out for in the ongoing season.
