On Friday, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their IPL 2024 match. The KL Rahul-led team, which had won their previous three matches in a row, was destroyed by the return of DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who amassed an impressive 3/20 as the Capitals limited the hosts to 167/7 in Lucknow. Thus, with eleven balls remaining, the visitors pursued down the target and secured a crucial victory that propelled them away from the bottom of the table.

During the match against the Capitals, LSG was without one of their frontline pacers, Mayank Yadav; the 21-year-old fast bowler emerged as a vital member of the team due to his astounding 150+ kph velocity and impressive accuracy. Mayank ignited the league upon making his Super Giants debut against the Punjab Kings; he amassed seven wickets in three matches prior to being sidelined by injury last week against Gujarat Titans.

It was apparent that the Dafabet were lacking Mayank’s contributions in their bowling innings, as DC cruised to a comprehensive victory on the strength of fiery knocks from Jake Fraser-McGurk (55*) and Rishabh Pant (41). Rahul delivered a presentation regarding the prospective return of Mayank during the post-match proceedings.

“Mayank Yadav is in excellent health and appears to be in good condition, but we do not wish to rush him. We must safeguard his body, as he is eager to depart. “He must be 100 percent fit prior to his return in a few matches,” said Rahul, insisting that the team management continues to exercise caution regarding the juvenile pacer’s handling.

Justin Langer, the head coach of the team, had previously stated that Mayank’s return is not anticipated prior to LSG’s April 19 match against the Chennai Super Kings. “It is improbable that Mayank will participate in the upcoming two games due to his ongoing recovery process.” “Before our April 19 home match against Chennai Super Kings, we’re hoping he regains full fitness,” Langer had stated prior to the match against DC.