Pace sensation Yadav is under the spotlight as LSG host GT.
All eyes will be on young pacer Mayank Yadav when Lucknow Super Giants play host to Gujarat Titans in an IPL contest on Sunday. The 21-year-old has burst onto the scene for LSG, grabbing seven wickets across two games at an impressive economy. Yadav’s searing pace saw him dismiss Maxwell and stunned Bairstow.
Debates have ensued about his early India selection. However, consistency will be key to national selection, say pundits closely tracking the youngster.
With a powerful top-order featuring Rahul and Quinton, LSG will back themselves chasing or setting targets at home. But the team hopes middle-order contributions can improve beyond Pooran’s finishing acts.
Gujarat has batting depth with Shubman, Kane and Saha. But their bowlers outside Mohit require support. Rashid and Co. Will look to restrict a threatening LSG batting unit.
With two sides with two wins each, the clash provides a platform for key players to shine. But all eyes will be on the raw pace sensation Yadav continuing his dream run on home turf. A gripping battle beckons between sides chasing early IPL momentum.
