After Mayank left, I was informed by KL Rahul sir that this might be my lucky day: Yash Thakur

KL Rahul won the toss and was chosen to bat first; Marcus Stoinis struck for 58 off 43 balls; and Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran both made significant cameos to help the Super Giants reach 163/5 in their 20 overs. Following the Titans’ quick start, the jubilant Mayank Yadav was used for the first time to bowl inside the powerplay. But before leaving the field due to a side strain, he just bowled one over and gave up thirteen runs.

On Sunday, April 7, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated the Gujarat Titans by a comfortable margin of 33 runs thanks to Yash Thakur’s first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) five-for, which enabled them to hold 164 runs against the opposition.

Then, to open the floodgates, Thakur came up with a dismissal of the in-form Shubman Gill off the final ball of the sixth over. The right-arm pacer eventually concluded with 5/30 in 3.5 overs, leading to the Titans’ 130th wicket. Thakur shared the guidance captain Rahul gave him after Mayank exited the pitch after winning Player of the Match.

“KL Rahul Sir informed me that I could win the game for the side and that this may be my day after Mayank left. In the post-match news conference, Thakur stated, “He told me to back myself and told me to back the controllables instead of worrying about what I can’t control.”

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Clarity in my plans is my main goal, and I’ve made an effort to keep things straightforward. Yash Thakur
Known for his military medium-pace bowling, the 25-year-old can trick batsmen with his deft use of the crease and subtle length changes. Recognizing his limitations, he said he makes an effort to concentrate on the things under his control.

Few people possess Mayank’s bowling speed; it is a gift from God. I’m aware of my weaknesses and strengths. I only bring out my strong points. This season, I’m concentrating on making my plans clear. I’ve made an effort to avoid thinking too much at once and to keep things simple. “I’ve made an effort to concentrate solely on the aspects within my control,” Thakur said.

The Lucknow Super Giants won three games in a row, moving them up to third place in the IPL 2024 points standings behind the Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.