Narayana Murthy

Claiming back-to-back Player of the Match awards in his debut season, Mayank has quickly become the standout discovery of the season. Nevertheless, he views the IPL as a stepping stone towards his larger ambition of representing his country.

Yadav's heroics on Tuesday added to his already impressive debut performance, where he had claimed three wickets against Punjab Kings. Against RCB, he proved to be a menace for their batting lineup, dismissing key players including Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Rajat Patidar, finishing with figures of 3-14. Alongside Naveen-Ul-Haq, who contributed with two crucial wickets, Lucknow Super Giants managed to bowl out RCB for 153 in 19.4 overs.

Yadav's heroics on Tuesday added to his already impressive debut performance, where he had claimed three wickets against Punjab Kings. Against RCB, he proved to be a menace for their batting lineup, dismissing key players including Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Rajat Patidar, finishing with figures of 3-14. Alongside Naveen-Ul-Haq, who contributed with two crucial wickets, Lucknow Super Giants managed to bowl out RCB for 153 in 19.4 overs.

Initially set for April 17 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will now take place a day earlier on April 16. Conversely, the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals, initially scheduled for April 16 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, has been moved to April 17.

The dissatisfaction towards Pandya's leadership manifested in booing and heckling during Mumbai Indians' recent matches, including the home encounter against Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Facing a dismal start with a score of 20 for 4 within four overs after being asked to bat, MI struggled to recover and could only muster a total of 125 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals comfortably chased down the target with six wickets in hand and 27 balls to spare.

Yet, Pandya swiftly altered the atmosphere with his bat, transforming jeers into cheers with a brisk 34 off 21 balls, punctuated by six boundaries. His spirited innings lifted Mumbai Indians from a precarious 20/4 to 76/5 in the 10th over before his departure.

The Rajasthan bowlers, led by Yuzvendra Chahal (3/11) and Trent Boult (3/22), put up an exceptional display to restrict Mumbai Indians to a modest total of 125/9. In response, Riyan Parag's impressive unbeaten knock of 54 guided Rajasthan Royals to the top of the IPL points table.

For Pant, this innings marked a significant return to competitive cricket in the IPL following a harrowing road accident in December 2022. It was his maiden half-century in three outings this season, underscoring his resilience and determination.

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.