LSG Pacer Mayank’s IPL Return Delayed Despite Being in Impact Player Subs
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav’s anticipated return to the IPL was put on hold on Tuesday, despite him being included in the Impact Player subs for the bowling innings against Delhi Capitals. The decision was made after LSG used Ayush Badoni as their Impact Player in the batting innings, which turned out to be a crucial move in the context of the match.
As reported by ESPNcricinfo, LSG had lost four wickets between the 10th and 14th overs during their batting innings, which put them under pressure. In such a situation, the team management decided to bring in Badoni, who has been in good form recently, to boost their batting. The move paid off as Badoni scored 23 runs off 17 balls, helping LSG to post a competitive total of 169 runs.
With Badoni’s contributions, LSG’s batting innings came to a close, and the team was left to ponder over the decision to not use Mayank Yadav as their Impact Player in the bowling innings. Yadav, who has been recovering from an injury, was a potential candidate to be included in the Impact Player subs for the bowling innings. However, the team management decided to stick with their original plan and not use Yadav in the bowling innings.
LSG’s decision not to use Mayank Yadav as their Impact Player in the bowling innings was a surprise, especially considering his experience and skillset. Yadav has been one of the most successful bowlers for LSG this season, and his inclusion in the Impact Player subs would have given the team a significant boost in the bowling department.
However, the team management’s decision to use Ayush Badoni as their Impact Player in the batting innings was a calculated one. Badoni has been in good form recently, and his inclusion in the lineup helped LSG to post a competitive total. The decision also allowed LSG’s regular batters to get some rest and prepare themselves for the bowling innings.
LSG’s choice to use Badoni as their Impact Player in the batting innings also highlighted the flexibility and depth in the team’s batting department. The team has a number of talented batters who can contribute in different situations, and the decision to bring in Badoni was a testament to that.
In the end, LSG’s decision not to use Mayank Yadav as their Impact Player in the bowling innings was a strategic one, and it paid off in the context of the match. The team managed to post a competitive total and restrict Delhi Capitals to 155 runs, winning the match by 14 runs.
As the IPL season continues to unfold, teams will be faced with a number of tough decisions, and LSG’s choice to use Ayush Badoni as their Impact Player in the batting innings was a great example of that. The use of Impact Players has added a new dimension to the IPL, and teams will need to be flexible and adaptable to succeed in this format.
