149.5kmph thunderbolt! Mayank Yadav leaves West Indies reeling in chase
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav delivered a dominant performance against the West Indies, taking three early wickets to help defend a massive total of 249. His high-speed bowling, including a 149.5kmph delivery, left the West Indies batting lineup struggling during their chase.
Why it matters
Mayank Yadav's performance is significant for Indian cricket as it showcases the emergence of a high-velocity pace bowler capable of impacting international match outcomes.
NEW DELHI: India’s batting fireworks set the stage for a ferocious pace assault as Mayank Yadav unleashed his thunderbolts to leave West Indies reeling in a record chase in Ranchi on Friday.After Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma powered India to their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies, the tearaway pacer delivered a stunning opening spell, claiming three wickets inside the powerplay to put the visitors under immense pressure in their pursuit of 250 in the second match of the five-game series.Mayank strikes twice in successive deliveriesSent in to bat by West Indies skipper Shai Hope, India piled up a formidable 249/5 in 20 overs, with Samson leading the charge with a blistering 82 off 41 balls.
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