Mayank Yadav, who returned to Team India after more than 2 years, created history by taking a wicket on the very first ball in the first T20 against Zimbabwe. He equaled a special Indian record by dismissing Brian Bennett at a speed of 149 km/hr.
Fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who returned to Team India after a long wait of almost two years, made a start which cricket fans will remember for a long time. In the first T20 match against Zimbabwe in Harare, Mayank not only shocked the opposition team by taking a wicket on his very first ball, but also registered his name in the record books of Indian cricket. His speed and precise line made it clear that even after his return from injury, his fear remains intact.
Speed of 149 km/hr, Brian Bennett out on first ball.
Mayank Yadav bowled the first ball of his comeback at a speed of 149 kmph. Zimbabwean batsman Brian Bennett could not understand the speed and bounce of this ball and while trying to defend, he gave an easy catch to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan.
With this wicket, Mayank Yadav joined the list of select bowlers to take a wicket on the first ball of the innings for India in T20 International. The special thing is that he has done this feat for the second time. Earlier, in the beginning of his international career against Bangladesh in 2024, he had also taken a wicket on the first ball.
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Bhuvneshwar, Arshdeep and Hardik included in the special list
The record of taking a wicket on the first ball of the innings for India in T20 International is considered very special. Leading the list is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has achieved this feat thrice. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have also done this. Now Mayank Yadav has become the Indian bowler in this list to take wicket on the first ball twice. This achievement also proves his swing, speed and ability to bowl dangerously with the new ball.
Great comeback after injury
Mayank Yadav made his international debut in October 2024 in the T20 series against Bangladesh. He showed his talent by taking four wickets in three matches, but after this he had to stay away from cricket for a long time due to injury. His journey in IPL was also affected by injury. Now returning to Team India after almost two years, he has given the message by taking a wicket on the first ball that he is completely fit and ready to become a major force in the Indian fast bowling attack. His return is being considered a very positive sign for Team India before the upcoming big tournaments.
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