India’s bowling arsenal has received a significant boost with the debut of Mayank Yadav, a fiery pacer who has consistently clocked speeds exceeding 150 kmph. Yadav made his international debut in the first T20I against Bangladesh, where he claimed a wicket and impressed with his raw pace.
However, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has downplayed the threat posed by Yadav, suggesting that his team has similar pacers in their net bowling lineup. “We have some similar fast bowlers in the nets. I don’t think we were too worried about (Mayank Yadav),” Shanto said after Bangladesh’s seven-wicket defeat in the series opener.
Despite Shanto’s comments, Yadav’s performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been nothing short of exceptional. His ability to generate express pace and swing the ball has made him a formidable force in the shortest format of the game.
Meanwhile, Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the second T20I against Bangladesh. The hosts will be aiming to seal the series with a second consecutive victory on Wednesday.
After their impressive seven-wicket win in Gwalior, India will be confident of extending their lead in the three-match series. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back and level the series.
The second T20I promises to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams boasting explosive batting lineups. India will rely on the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav to provide the fireworks, while Bangladesh will look to Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, and Liton Das to deliver.
