In the third T20I against Zimbabwe, India fast bowler Mayank Yadav strikes again at the start of the innings, taking a wicket with the very first ball. He dismisses Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett off the opening delivery, giving India an immediate breakthrough and matching a rare record previously held by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Both reports say this is Mayank’s third time in T20Is where he claims a wicket on the first ball of an innings, putting him level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the most first-ball wickets by an Indian bowler in T20Is. The accounts also note that Mayank is returning to form following a lengthy injury layoff. After his breakout with Lucknow Super Giants in 2024, he is fast-tracked into India’s T20 setup but had limited appearances before making his comeback during the Zimbabwe tour. His performance is described as part of a strong return, including an earlier first-ball wicket in the opening match of the series.
Mayank Yadav takes wicket with first ball to equal Bhuvneshwar’s T20I record vs Zimbabwe
In the third T20I against Zimbabwe, India fast bowler Mayank Yadav strikes again at the start of the innings, taking a wicket with the very first ball. He dismisses Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett off t...
- Mayank Yadav takes a wicket off the very first ball of Zimbabwe’s innings in the third T20I.
- He dismisses opener Brian Bennett on the opening delivery.
- The wicket equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record for the most first-ball wickets by an Indian in T20Is.
- The dismissal is Mayank’s third first-ball wicket in T20I innings.
- Mayank is playing a comeback after a long injury layoff and had limited T20 appearances before the Zimbabwe tour.
India pacer Mayank Yadav continued his dream start in T20I cricket by claiming another wicket off the very first ball of an innings during the third T20I against Zimbabwe. The speedster dismissed opener Brian Bennett to equal a rare Indian record held by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. It was the third time Mayank has struck with the opening delivery of a T20I innings.MAYANK YADAV KI NAWABI ENTRY Watch it LIVE on FanCode! https://t.co/eIbqNipOAB#ZIMvIND #IndiaCricket #RokoNahiThoko pic.twitter.com/oUcKd9a0l4— FanCode (@FanCode) July 26, 2026 Mayank produced a 147kph short-of-a-length delivery that seamed away after pitching and climbed sharply. Bennett was opened up while defending off the back foot and edged the ball to first slip, where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed a sharp catch. The early breakthrough gave India the perfect start and triggered a roaring celebration from the fast bowler.Yadav has had his fair share of injuries since breaking through with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2024. He was fast tracked into the T20 team but only played three games before his comeback on the Zimbabwe tour. Mayank has made most of the opportunity, while also breaking a few records on the way. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Stunning 102 Metre Six Off Zimbabwe Captain Sikandar Raza In IND Vs ZIM 3rd T20I | VIDEOEquals Bhuvneshwar Kumar recordWith the dismissal, Mayank drew level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the most first-ball wickets by an Indian bowler in T20Is. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh have achieved the feat twice each, while Ravichandran Ashwin has done it once. Mayank had also struck with the first ball in the opening T20I of the series, highlighting his ability to make an instant impact with the new ball.
3 hours agoMayank Yadav achieved another remarkable feat in the third T20I. He dismissed Brian Bennett with the very first ball of the Zimbabwe innings. This marked the third time Yadav took a wicket on the opening delivery. He now equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Indian record for this achievement. Yadav continues his impressive comeback after a lengthy injury layoff.
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