The Lucknow Super Giants were defeated by six wickets on Friday in their IPL 2024 match against Tehran Capitals. The KL Rahul-led team, which had won three consecutive matches, was demured by the returning DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who accumulated an impressive 3/20 while limiting the hosts to 167/7 in Lucknow. By successfully pursuing the target with eleven balls remaining, the visiting team therefore achieved a pivotal victory and prevented themselves from falling to the bottom of the table.
During the match against the Capitals, LSG was without one of their primary pacers, Mayank Yadav. Nevertheless, the fast bowler, aged 21, proved to be an indispensable member of the squad due to his exceptional accuracy and velocity of 150+ kph. Following his debut for the team against the dafabet apps, Mayank’s seven wickets in three matches prior to his absence due to injury during last week’s match between the Super Giants and Gujarat Titans ignited the league.
It was apparent that the LSG were lacking Mayank’s assistance in their bowling endeavours, as his fiery innings of 55 runs off Rishabh Pant and 41 runs propelled DC to a comprehensive victory. Rahul provided an update about the potential return of Mayank in a post-match presentation.
“His appearance and condition are both satisfactory, but we do not wish to rush him (Mayank Yadav).” We must protect his body despite his eagerness to depart. Rahul maintained that the team administration maintains a cautious stance concerning the managing of the young pacer, further stating, “Before he returns in a few matches, we must guarantee that he is in an impeccable physical condition.”
As stated previously by the team’s head coach, Justin Langer, Mayank’s return is not expected to occur before the April 19 match between LSG and the Chennai Super Kings.
Mayank’s attendance at the forthcoming two events is highly unlikely as his recovery advances. Langer expressed optimism that the player would be fully recovered in time to face the Chennai Super Kings at home on April 19, prior to the match against DC.