IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav joins the race for Purple Cap, know which place he captured!

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There is a lot of discussion in the Indian Premier League about those bowlers who have surprised the batsmen with their bowling speed. We are talking about Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who has left his mark in the IPL. Mayank has played only two matches so far in IPL 2024 and has also confirmed his place in the race for the Purple Cap.

Is Mayank Yadav in the race for Purple Cap?

Mayank Yadav displayed impressive bowling speed. He has confirmed his place on the Purple Cap list with his bowling performance. Mayank has played only 2 matches so far in IPL 2024, in which he has bowled 8 overs. He has taken 6 wickets for 41 runs. He has secured second place in the Purple Cap race.

Who is leading in the race for Purple Cap?

Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has taken 7 wickets for 106 runs in 3 matches. With these figures, Mustafizur Rahman tops the Purple Cap list. After this comes Mayank Yadav. After Mayank Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal's name comes in third place. Chahal has taken 6 wickets for 55 runs in three matches. Mohit Sharma is in fourth place. Mohit has taken 6 wickets for 93 runs in three matches. Khalil Ahmed of Delhi Capitals has taken 5 wickets for 88 runs in three matches. Khalil is now in fifth place.

Which record did Mayank Yadav break?

21-year-old Mayank Yadav has been making headlines since his debut match. He bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2024 in his debut match. In his first match, Mayank bowled the ball at a speed of 155.8 kilometres per hour against Punjab Kings. Now Mayank Yadav has also broken this record. In his second match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he bowled the ball at a speed of 156.7 kilometres per hour. This is the fastest ball of IPL 2024 so far.