Returning after a seven-month injury layoff, Mayank Yadav announced his arrival in style, dismissing a rampaging Rohit Sharma just when he looked set for another big score. Rohit had scored 76, 70, and 26 in his last three matches and began ominously again, smashing Mayank for two sixes off consecutive deliveries.
MI vs LSG: Smart Mayank gets Rohit Sharma!
But Mayank, known for his raw pace, also showed he had the smarts. Slowing it down cleverly, he delivered a back-of-a-length ball wide outside off. Rohit, looking to cut late, could only edge it straight to short third, ending a blistering 12-run stay off just five balls.
It was a massive breakthrough for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), considering the form Rohit was carrying. The short-ball strategy briefly backfired with two sixes, but Mayank’s subtle change of pace turned the contest in LSG’s favor.
Rohit Sharma IPL 2025 stats
- Runs: 240
- Inns: 9
- Average: 30.00
- Strike rate: 156.86
Long road back for Mayank Yadav
This outing marked Mayank’s first IPL appearance since April 30, 2024. After a sensational 2024 season where he bowled 156 km/h rockets, injuries derailed his progress. A lumbar stress injury sidelined him in October, followed by a toe injury during rehab. He missed months of action, only getting fitness clearance on April 19, 2025.
LSG managed his return cautiously, keeping him away from the Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals games. But against Mumbai Indians, Rishabh Pant unleashed Mayank — and he delivered immediately
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