Lucknow Super Giants took a calculated gamble in the 2022 IPL auction, snapping up Delhi speedster Mayank Yadav for 20 lakhs. Behind the scenes, coaches molded him into a lethal weapon, even as playing time eluded him in 2022 and 2023.
The breakthrough arrived in IPL 2024. Mayank’s radar-gun shattering delivery of 156.7 kmph against RCB set the tone. Four matches yielded seven wickets at a stellar economy of 6.98, humbling top batsmen. Tragedy struck with an injury, forcing him out.
IPL 2025 offered little respite—two matches and another back injury ended his season prematurely, with economy spiking to 12.50. His IPL ledger reads six games, nine wickets, marred by fitness battles.
Excitement builds for IPL 2026 as LSG’s X post features Mayank hurling thunderbolts with familiar venom. The team expects fireworks from their young star. Overcoming injuries will be key for Mayank to etch his name in IPL history and deliver the consistent brilliance his talent promises.