New Delhi. The result of every match of IPL 2024 is bringing happiness and hope for some teams and some players, while it is increasing hopelessness and problems for others. More than 20 matches have been played in the tournament so far but apart from five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the performance of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals has not been as per expectations so far. Fans of these teams are hoping for the performance of their favorite teams to improve before the situation worsens.
Some young bowlers who shone in the Under-19 World Cup held this year have also been given places by various franchises this time in IPL 2024. Apart from this, bowlers who have performed brilliantly in domestic cricket are also a part of the tournament. Let’s take a look at the performance of these young bowlers so far in the tournament.
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Speedstar Mayank the ‘Wonderboy’ of IPL 2024
Before the start of IPL 2024, most of the cricket lovers of the country’s capital were not familiar with the name of Delhi’s young fast bowler Mayank Yadav, but this pace merchant, who plays for Lucknow Supergiants, is till now a big influence on the tournament and the country’s cricket. Has proven to be a sensation. The performance that Mayank, who made his debut against Punjab Kings, has performed so far is beyond imagination. Even the greats of world cricket like Jonny Bairstow, Glenn Maxwell and Cameron Green looked scared in front of the speed of this 21 year old bowler who is naturally adept at fast bowling. Mayank has played two matches in the tournament so far but his name is on the lips of every child. In both these matches, he was the player of the match by taking 6 wickets at a good average and economy.
The plus point of Mayank’s bowling is to constantly test the batsman by bowling good line-length balls. He increases the problems for the batsman by bowling two to three balls in every over at a speed of more than 150 KM/H. Mayank surprised everyone by bowling a ball of 155.8 KM/H in his IPL debut match against Punjab Kings. After this, in the match against RCB, he bowled a ball of 156.7 KM/H and issued a warning to the opposition batsmen for the future matches. Mayank’s speed and bowling skills have also been praised by legends like Dale Steyn, Brett Lee, Morne Markle and Stuart Broad. There is a demand to give him a place in the Indian team for T20 World Cup.
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Young Mafaka’s debut was disappointing
In the Under-19 World Cup held in South Africa this year, Kwena Maphaka took 21 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 15.28. He took five wickets each against three teams. This 17-year-old South African player proved to be the discovery of the tournament with the speed and bounce of his balls. Mafaka has got the name of ‘Junior Rabada’ in South African cricket. Like Rabada, he gives a tough test to the opposition batsmen with his pace and accurate yorkers. He has the ability to consistently bowl the ball at a speed of 145 km/hour or more. Mafaka of Mumbai Indians team made his debut on 17 March 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad and became the third youngest player (17 years 354 days) to debut in IPL. However, this match made Mafaka aware of the reality of the huge difference in the level of junior and senior cricket. Despite conceding 66 runs in four overs, Mafaka could not take any wicket in the match. It seemed that his bowling had disintegrated under pressure. After this, in the match against Rajasthan Royals, he scored 23 runs in two overs and took only one wicket in his account. It seemed that Mafaka might not be fully prepared for senior level cricket.
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All-rounder Arshin is waiting for the opportunity
Among the fast bowlers who entered the IPL due to their performance in the Under-19 World Cup, is 19-year-old Arshin Kulkarni from Maharashtra who is associated with Mayank Yadav’s LSG team for a base price of Rs 20 lakh. In the U-19 World Cup, Arshin scored 189 runs with a century in 7 matches and also took four wickets. While playing his first first class match this year, apart from scoring a half-century for Maharashtra, he has also taken two wickets. Arshin, one of the best players of T20 cricket, is waiting for his debut in IPL.
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Saqib Hussain comes from a very poor family
Apart from Mukesh Kumar and Akashdeep, Bihar fast bowler Sakib Hussain is also a part of IPL 2024. 19-year-old Saqib from Gopalganj district has been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders at a base price of Rs 20 lakh. Right-handed player Saqib was associated with Chennai Super Kings as a net bowler before being selected for KKR. Shakib, who has taken four wickets in two T20 matches so far, is waiting for his debut in IPL. Saqib, who honed his bowling skills by playing tennis ball cricket, comes from a poor family. After bowling at good speed in tennis ball cricket, he started leather ball cricket. After being selected by KKR, Shakib had said, ‘I will give all the money received from the IPL contract to the family. I will buy only good spikes and cricket related items for myself from this.
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Pathirana also has action like Malinga
Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana is playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL from 2022. Pathirana, who has the same action as Lasith Malinga, had contributed significantly to CSK’s title win in IPL 2023 by taking 19 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.53. This bowler, who bowls in death overs, has taken two wickets so far in the current season. Pathirana, who bowls at a good pace, is not yet mature as a bowler. Sometimes he becomes an asset for the team by bowling good line-length and sometimes he deviates from the direction and proves to be very expensive.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 7, 2024, 13:45 IST