In the electrifying encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, LSG emerged victorious by 21 runs.
LSG Innings
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, LSG posted a formidable total of 199/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock top-scored with a blistering 54 off 38 balls, well-supported by Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 42 off 21 deliveries and Krunal Pandya‘s aggressive 43 off 22 balls. For Punjab, Sam Curran led the bowling attack with figures of 3 wickets for 28 runs.
PBKS Innings
In response, PBKS fought hard but fell short, managing to score 178/5 in their 20 overs. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 70 runs in 50 deliveries, while Jonny Bairstow contributed 42 runs off 29 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t quite match the required run rate.
Debutant Mayank Yadav was the standout bowler for Lucknow Super Giants, claiming 3 crucial wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs, helping his team secure the victory.
Also READ: IPL 2024 – Tom Moody lashes out Delhi Capitals for completely overlooking Prithvi Shaw
With this win, LSG have opened their account in the points table, while PBKS – after facing second consecutive defeat – will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
India has just found its fastest bowler.
Mayank Yadav! 🇮🇳
Raw pace 👏🏻
Very impressive @IPL @JioCinema @BCCI— @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) March 30, 2024
Mayank Yadav looks the real deal, serious pace with a strong action. All at the tender age of 21. #LSGvPBKS
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 30, 2024
Mayank Yadav bowling 155kph!!!!! @irbishi will be happy! A fast fast fast fast fast bowler!!!!!
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 30, 2024
MAYANK YADAV SPEED ON DEBUT (KMPH):
147, 146, 150, 141, 147, 149, 156, 150, 142, 144, 153, 149, 152, 149, 147, 145, 140, 142, 153, 154, 149, 142, 152, 148.
– He is just 21 years old…!!!! 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/CCPQWRobco
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 30, 2024
A DEBUT TO REMEMBER FOR MAYANK YADAV..!!! ⭐
– Wicket of Bairstow.
– Wicket of Prabhsimran.
– Wicket of Jitesh.4-0-27-3 on his Debut and totally bossed the game for Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/ObJ3pBBnVc
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 30, 2024
Mayank Yadav delivers the fastest ball of IPL 2024#cricket #LSGvPBKS #IPL2024 #MayankYadav #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/RhimD6t1yh
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 30, 2024
Not a single delivery less than 140 kph. Absolutely mad stuff from Mayank Yadav. Player to watch out in the future. pic.twitter.com/DKPIZlMVMf
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 30, 2024
156kph at 21 years is insane 🤯
Impressive debut, Mayank Yadav. pic.twitter.com/KdroAZdXgl
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) March 30, 2024
First 50 of the season for Quinton de Kock #cricket #LSGvPBKS #IPL2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/4mF770N2hC
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 30, 2024
First Home Game 👌
First Season Win 👌@LucknowIPL‘s strong comeback with the ball helps them secure a win by 21 runs 🙌Scorecard ▶️ #TATAIPL | #LSGvPBKS pic.twitter.com/YKofyh3Kt5
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2024
Well played, @LucknowIPL . 👏
You’ve got a 💎 in Mayank Yadav! ⚡️
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 30, 2024
LSG fans with big poster of Captain KL Rahul, Pooran & Bishnoi at the Ekana stadium.
– THE CRAZE OF KL RAHUL & LSG. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nxsAK5E3SJ
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 30, 2024
