Mayank Yadav Rips West Indies, Claims 3/36 in Powerplay

Mayank Yadav tore through the West Indies top order, snaring 3 wickets for 36 runs in the Powerplay to give India a 24‑run cushion that set the tone for the match.

The Delhi pacer kept the pace alive with a flurry of 143, 144 and a blistering 149.5 km/h delivery that sent Rovman Powell flying. His short, razor‑sharp ball left the West Indies without a chance to set a firm foundation.

Coach Gautam Gambhir cut straight to the chase, telling Yadav: "bowl fast." The young fast bowler’s performance puts him on the radar for a permanent spot as India prepares to cruise into the five‑match T20I series in New Zealand.

Yadav’s road to this moment has been anything but smooth – a 2024 IPL breakthrough, a two‑year injury lay‑off, and a comeback in the Zimbabwe series that earned him Player of the Match.

The man’s resilience, coupled with the coaching staff’s careful management at Bengaluru’s Centre of Excellence, has finally paid off, giving India a fresh spearhead for the new ball.