Young pace sensation Mayank Yadav announced his arrival in international cricket with a bang as the Bangladesh batsmen failed to match his high pace in the first T20I at the New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. After an impressive performance in IPL 2024, Mayank was quickly included in the Indian team with his first call-up for Bangladesh T20Is and the team management wasted no time in bringing him to the big stage.

The 22-year-old received his first cap from Murali Karthik when India opted to bowl first in the series opener. Suryakumar Yadav introduced him into the attack in the last over of the Powerplay and the young paceman did not disappoint at all. He started his international career with a debut. He became the third Indian bowler to start his T20I career with a first over.

First over in T20I career, a first (Indian player)

Ajit Agarkar against South Africa, Johannesburg 2006

Arshdeep Singh vs England, Southampton 2022

Mayank Yadav vs Bangladesh, Gwalior 2024

Veteran Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin was also impressed with Mayank’s start in international cricket as he welcomed him on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Mayank Maiden Yadav #INDvBAN,” Ashwin wrote on X.

Surya decided to stick with him for one more over after the powerplay and the speedster opened his international wicket account with Mahmudullah’s wicket for 1. The Bangladesh batsman decided to go tough on Mayank by getting out but only managed to misplaying the ball, and was caught by Washington Sundar.

However, things got a bit messy for him when he returned to bowl his third delivery in the 13th over, losing 15 runs after being hit for a six and a couple of fours.

He did a decent job in the last over, providing just three runs off his last over and finishing the game with excellent figures of 1/21 after four overs.

The LSG paceman had a sensational start to the IPL with his man-of-the-match performance on his debut. His ability to bowl 90 mph at regular intervals made him an instant favorite of fans and critics, and now a strong international debut is a shining sign for Indian cricket.

Arshdeep and Varun bundle Bangladesh for 127

Meanwhile, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy were the pick of the bowlers for India with three wickets each and Bangladesh were bowled out for just 127 in 19.5 overs. Bangladeshi star Najmul Hossain Shanto managed 27 off 25 balls and Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 35 in 32 balls.

Bangladesh: 127 all out in 19.5 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 27, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 35 not out; Arshdeep Singh 3/14, Varun Chakravarthy 3/31).