Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was all smiles after his team’s convincing victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. A key factor in this win was the outstanding bowling performance by Mayank Yadav, who ripped through the RCB batting lineup with his searing pace. Rahul couldn’t hide his admiration for Yadav’s bowling, jokingly admitting that he’d rather enjoy it from behind the stumps than face it with the bat.
KL Rahul Happy With Mayank Yadav
“Yeah, one ball hit me really hard, but so happy to see Mayank bowl the way he has in the last couple of games,” said Rahul after the match. He acknowledged Yadav’s two-year absence due to injury and expressed his delight at seeing the pacer finally make his mark in the IPL.
“Quietly waited for two seasons because of injury, but he has been working very hard. He understands bowling 155kmph is not easy. It’s great seeing him bowl that fast, and I am fine enjoying his bowling from behind the stumps,” Rahul added.
Yadav’s back-to-back Player of the Match awards have certainly turned heads. His ability to consistently clock speeds exceeding 150 kmph has instilled fear in opposing batsmen. While Rahul acknowledges the impressive two-game stretch, it remains to be seen if Yadav can maintain this level of performance throughout the season.
Powerplay Bowling: An Area for Improvement
While Yadav stole the show with his bowling, it was Quinton de Kock’s knock at the top of the order that laid the foundation for LSG’s victory. The South African opener smashed a brilliant 81 runs off just 56 balls, providing his team with a much-needed strong start. De Kock’s quickfire innings ensured LSG reached a competitive total of 181 runs before the bowlers took over.
Despite the win, Rahul identified an area for improvement – powerplay bowling. He acknowledged that this has been a concern for LSG and that they are actively working on addressing it. “Powerplay bowling has been a big question for us, so we are trying to fix that. If we can get a wicket or two… We went with spin today, which is a very obvious matchup against RCB. We’ll keep seeing how we can get better as a team,” Rahul said.
The upcoming matches will be a test for LSG as they look to solidify their position in the points table. Yadav’s continued fiery pace and a solution to the powerplay bowling woes will be crucial for their success.
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