The news was confirmed by LSG skipper Rishabh Pant during coin toss.
In a big boost for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), speedster Mayank Yadav finally made a return for the match against Mumbai Indians today in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The news was confirmed by LSG skipper Rishabh Pant during the coin toss. Mayank will replace all-rounder Shadul Thakur in the playing XI.
Mayank, known for his raw pace, has been sidelined throughout the tournament so far due to an injury. Earlier, a social media post from Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday (April 26) sparked excitement, hinting that the speedster is set to feature in the crucial clash at Wankhede Stadium. In the video shared by LSG, Mayank was seen bowling with serious intensity, clocking an eye-catching 156.7 kmph. The caption read: “Kal dikhega tabadtod andaz,” suggesting fans could finally witness his fiery comeback.
LSG, currently placed sixth on the points table with five wins in nine matches, are desperately looking to revive their campaign. They are tied on points with fourth-placed Mumbai Indians but lag behind on net run rate (-0.054). A win against a surging MI side would be crucial not only to boost their playoff hopes but also to address their NRR concerns.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma
Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Jasprit Bumrah, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Robin Minz, Reece Topley
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
Lucknow Super Giants Impact Subs: David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh
The timing of Mayank’s return could be vital for LSG, who have lost two of their last three games and are languishing at 6th in the IPL 2025 points table.
Mayank’s absence has been frustrating for LSG fans, especially after a bizarre setback delayed his recovery. Initially, Mayank was sidelined from IPL 2025 due to a back injury and was recovering at the NCA.
However, while recovering, he accidentally kicked his toe against a bed, leading to an infection that set his return back by another one or two weeks. LSG head coach Justin Langer had recently confirmed that Mayank has resumed bowling in training and looks on track to feature in the latter stages of IPL 2025. While LSG posted a video of Mayank returning to the camp, he didn’t feature in the last game against Delhi Capitals on April 22.
The BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru has provided clearance to Mayank to participate and with the latest post, LSG have all but confirmed he would feature today vs Mumbai Indians.
Last season, Mayank made the headlines by bowling two fastest deliveries. He clocked 155.8 km/h against the Punjab Kings on his IPL debut. In his second match, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he broke his own record while bowling fiercely at 156.7 km/h.
Mumbai Indians have won four matches on the trot and are beginning to hit peak form, with key players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Hardik Pandya stepping up at the right time. At the Wankhede, where conditions often favor quick bowlers early on, Mayank’s pace could be a real weapon.
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For LSG, it’s not just about strengthening their bowling attack. Their captain, Rishabh Pant, has struggled with the bat this season, scoring only 106 runs from nine matches. Under the pressure of leading a new team and carrying a hefty price tag, Pant’s form will be critical in high-stakes games like today’s.
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