Mayank Yadav: Indian Fast Bowler Known for His Speed and Aggressive Playing Style

At just 22 years old, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, aka Mayank Yadav, is already making waves in Indian cricket. Known for his blistering pace and sharp accuracy, he represents the next generation of fast bowlers that India is grooming. Hailing from Delhi, Mayank has not only impressed on the domestic circuit but also made a significant impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for the Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG). Here’s a closer look into his  life, career, and achievements of this exciting young talent.

Mayank Yadav Biography

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Mayank Prabhu Yadav
Nick Name	Mayank Yadav
Date of Birth	17 June 2002
Age	22 Years
Birth Place	Delhi, India
Playing Role	Bowler
Batting Style	Right-handed batsman
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast bowler
Height	6’1″ (185 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Domestic Team	Delhi
IPL Team	Lucknow Super Giants
IPL Debut	2024, against Punjab Kings
IPL Auction Price	₹20 Lakhs
International Debut	T20I: 6 October 2024 vs Bangladesh
Fastest Bowling Speed	156.7 kmph
Father’s Name	Prabhu Yadav
Marital Status	Bachelor
Net Worth	₹3-4 Crores
Hobbies	Cricket

Early Life Of Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav is a young cricketer from the capital city of India, was born on 17 June 2002 in Delhi. As a growing child in the city, he developed a flair for cricket. Along with him his father, Prabhu Yadav, and perhaps a few siblings. His father  has been a great influence in his life, guiding him through his journey in cricket. His mother name is Mamta Yadav.

Mayank Yadav Cricket Career

Mayank started his career playing for Delhi in domestic cricket. He bowls right-arm fast and is a right-handed batsman. One might have a nightmare about his raw pace when considering him in that format of cricket. At 6’1″, his presence on the cricket field, coupled with aggressive fast bowling, makes him an impressive prospect for the future.

Mayank Yadav stats

Though primarily known for his bowling, Mayank’s stats across different formats showcase his growing experience.

Bowling Stats

Format	Matches	Innings	Balls	Runs	Wickets	Best Bowling	Economy	Average	Strike Rate
T20Is	3	3	72	83	4	2/32	6.91	20.75	18.0
T20s	17	16	319	355	23	3/14	6.67	15.43	13.8
List A	17	17	822	733	34	4/47	5.35	21.55	24.1
FC	1	1	104	46	2	2/46	2.65	23.0	52.0

Batting Stats

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Best Score
T20Is	3	1	1	N/A	100.00	1*
T20s	17	1	1	N/A	100.00	1*
List A	17	8	9	1.50	22.50	6
FC	1	2	5	5.00	19.23	4

Domestic and International Career Of Mayank

Mayank played his maiden List A cricket match for Delhi against Haryana on 12 December 2021. Mayank Yadav made his first-class debut against Maharashtra on 13 December the very next year. He attracted huge recognition in the domestic circuit for being one of the promising fast bowlers of the country. Mayank reached another milestone in his cricketing career by playing the first T20s for Saurashtra in October 2023. 

Finally, his impressive domestic performances gave him his much-needed chance for his international debut. On 6th October 2024, he played his very first match for India vs Bangladesh in a T20I game. Mayank became only the third Indian bowler, after Ajit Agarkar and Arshdeep Singh, who bowled maiden overs in his very first international over.

IPL Career: Starting Year

Mayank Yadav began his IPL journey in 2022 when he was picked by Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) for 20 lakh rupees. Fate had other plans as a hamstring injury ruled him out for the 2022 season and, hence, did not make it to a debut that season. However, 2024 proved to be Mayank’s breakthrough season in the IPL.

He marked his much-awaited IPL debut against the Punjab Kings in 2024 with 3 wickets for 27 runs. He ‘had a ‘fiery spell that helped LSG win the game and won Man of the Match in the process. Mayank’s raw pace was a talking point as he clocked speeds of up to 155.8 km/h, the fastest delivery of the 2024 season at the time. In the following game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he took 3 wickets for just 14 runs. His own record was broken with a delivery at an unbelievable speed of 156.7 km/h.

Mayank Yadav Bowling Speed

Mayank is a fearless and highly fast bowler, and he is one of the fastest bowlers to emerge from India in some years. His capability to bowl above 150 km/h continuously makes him a tough prospect for the batsmen. In the 2024 season of the IPL, he set a new record by clocking up a delivery at 156.7 km/h, turning him into the fastest bowler of the tournament.

Personal Life and Favorite Things

Mayank keeps his life outside of cricket mostly private, but some details have emerged. Despite gaining popularity, Mayank has kept his personal life relatively low-key. He is known to be a bachelor and not dating anyone, and he plays cricket as one of his hobbies, of course. 

Mayank Yadav Net Worth

His net worth is estimated to be somewhere around 3-4 crores. He has created a niche for himself as an emerging cricketer in Indian domestic cricket and IPL cricket. Other than impressive pace bowling, he has gathered considerable publicity by achieving high revenue earnings.

Conclusion

Mayank Yadav has been one of the young cricketers full of promise. Raw pace and sheer hard work and intent have seen him rise to be among the best among India’s young fast bowlers so far. As his career extends, Mayank will make much noise in international cricket. Indian cricket fans will definitely follow his story as he heads ahead, rising upwards.

FAQs

Also Read About:

• Sarfaraz Khan: Indian Cricketer Known for Breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Record

Refresh Date: August 21, 2025