- Nationality
India- Cricket
- Mayank Yadav
- Current Team
- LSG
A lightning-fast pace sensation and one of the most exciting finds in recent Indian cricket, Mayank Yadav (born June 17, 2002) has taken the world by storm with his raw velocity. Hailing from Delhi, Mayank is known for consistently clocking speeds over 155 kph, making him one of the fastest bowlers currently active in world cricket.
As of January 22, 2026, Mayank Yadav is a cornerstone of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After a sensational breakout, he was retained by LSG for IPL 2025 at a staggering valuation of ₹11 Crore. Currently, he is a vital part of the Indian national setup and is being closely monitored by the BCCI medical team to manage his workload ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Mayank Yadav: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The 156.7 kph Breakout
Mayank’s journey from a ₹20 Lakh “Delhi youngster” to an ₹11 Crore superstar is the stuff of IPL legends.
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The Debut: He made his IPL debut in 2024 against Punjab Kings, where he instantly grabbed headlines by bowling a 155.8 kph delivery and taking 3 wickets.
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Speed Records: In just his second game, he clocked 156.7 kph against RCB, the fastest ball of the 2024 season. He became the first player in IPL history to win Player of the Match awards in his first two games.
IPL 2026: The “Speed King” Retained
Lucknow Super Giants showed immense faith in Mayank’s potential by making him one of their core retentions.
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Tactical Role: Under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant and the mentorship of Zaheer Khan, Mayank leads a high-velocity pace attack that now includes veterans like Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje.
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Workload Management: Following minor injury setbacks in 2024 and 2025, Mayank has undergone specialized strength and conditioning to ensure he remains the “X-factor” for LSG’s 2026 campaign.
International Rise
Mayank’s transition to the international stage was swift. He made his T20I debut for India in late 2024 against Bangladesh, immediately making an impact with a maiden over in his first game. As of early 2026, he is considered India’s premier “enforcer” in the shortest format.
Mayank Yadav: Consolidated IPL Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 22, 2026.
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | LSG | 2 | 48 | 100 | 2 | 2/40 | 12.50 | 24.00 |
| 2024 | LSG | 4 | 73 | 85 | 7 | 3/14 | 6.99 | 10.43 |
| Career | Total | 6 | 121 | 185 | 9 | 3/14 | 9.17 | 13.44 |
Fielding Records
| Year | Matches | Catches | Run-Outs |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 6 | 3 | 0 |
