Lucknow Super Giants

Watson, while praising Yadav's talent, urges caution regarding fast-tracking him into Test cricket. Despite Yadav's remarkable display against top-notch batters like Jonny Bairstow and Glenn Maxwell, Watson believes it's essential to consider the physical toll Test cricket takes on fast bowlers.

The pinnacle of Mayank's debut arrived when he unleashed a thunderous delivery clocked at an astounding 155.8 kilometers per hour, marking the fastest ball of the 2024 IPL season to date. His blistering pace and pinpoint accuracy unsettled the Punjab Kings' batting order, turning the tide decisively in Lucknow's favor.

Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals showcased their batting prowess with Samson leading the charge. His calculated strokes and adept placement of the ball troubled the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers. Parag, playing the aggressor's role, provided crucial support with his explosive stroke play. The duo capitalized on loose deliveries, particularly targeting Yash Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi, scoring boundaries at will.

Dayal, a left-arm fast bowler, initiated bidding at Rs 20 lakh, snapped by Gujarat Titans. As the stakes soared, RCB entered, sealing Dayal's deal at a staggering Rs 5 crore.

Avesh Khan, known for his right-arm pace bowling, has secured a move from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to Rajasthan Royals (RR). On the other side of the trade, Devdutt Padikkal, the talented left-handed batter, will shift from Rajasthan Royals (RR) to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Winning the toss on a pitch, where Lucknow Super Giants skipper Krunal Pandya had quipped he would have liked to bat first too, Mumbai Indians made 182/8, Cameron Green and Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with 41 and 33 respectively, while Tilak Varma hit a 22-ball 26.

At one point, Mumbai Indians looked all set for a 200-plus total, as they raced to 98/2 at half-way mark. But Naveen-ul-Haq halted Mumbai's charge by using his slower deliveries to pick 4/38, with Yash Thakur and Mohsin Khan taking 3/34 and 1/24 respectively.