Image Credits: JioHotstarLucknow Super Giants’ young pacer Prince Yadav announced his arrival in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by claiming his maiden wicket, dismissing the dangerous Travis Head. The dismissal came in the eighth over of the innings, where Yadav bowled a full delivery on middle and off, completely deceiving Head, who attempted a big heave but missed it entirely. The ball rattled the stumps, sending the Aussie back to the pavilion for 47 off 28 balls.
Prince Yadav bowled impressively in the previous game but failed to register a wicket. However, on this occasion, he ensured his presence was felt by taking a crucial breakthrough for Lucknow Super Giants. The stadium in Uppal fell silent as Yadav celebrated his first IPL scalp, removing one of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s most explosive batters.
Who is Prince Yadav?
Hailing from Delhi, Prince Yadav is a hard-hitting pace bowler who thrives on extracting extra bounce from the surface. Known for his effectiveness in both new-ball and death overs, Yadav made a name for himself in domestic cricket. In the 2024 Delhi Premier League, he finished with 13 wickets in 10 matches. His breakthrough came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 season, where he was Delhi’s leading wicket-taker, claiming 11 wickets in six games at an average of 22.
Recognizing his potential, Lucknow Super Giants secured him at the 2025 IPL auction for INR 30 lakh. With his ability to generate pace and bounce, Yadav is seen as an exciting young prospect in Indian cricket.
Current Scorecard:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 27/2 (3 overs)
- Travis Head: 47(28) b Prince Yadav
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 5(2)*
- Abhishek Sharma: 6(6) c Pooran b Thakur
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling:
- Shardul Thakur: 2-0-18-2
- Avesh Khan: 1-0-9-0
- Prince Yadav: 1-0-0-1
Prince Yadav’s first wicket in the IPL marks the beginning of what could be a promising career. His raw pace and fearless approach could make him a valuable asset for Lucknow Super Giants as the tournament progresses.
