NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday saw an emerging talent make headlines.
Prince Yadav, a relatively unknown name before the season, delivered a crucial breakthrough by dismissing the in-form Travis Head, who had been threatening to take the game away but eventually became Prince’s maiden scalp in IPL.
LSG found themselves in a high-pressure situation as Head looked dangerous at the crease, having already smashed 47 runs off just 28 balls. However, in the eighth over, Prince Yadav struck.
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Bowling a full delivery on middle and off, he completely outfoxed the Australian, who cleared his front leg for a heave but missed it entirely.
The ball crashed into the stumps, silencing the Uppal crowd. The LSG dugout, including Zaheer Khan, erupted in applause as the 23-year-old seamer celebrated the massive wicket.
Who is Prince Yadav?
Born on December 12, 2001, Prince Yadav is a right-arm fast bowler who rose through the ranks via the Delhi Premier League. His breakthrough came in the 2024 season when he played for Rishabh Pant’s Purani Delhi 6 franchise.
His ability to mix up his pace with minimal change in action set him apart, as he finished the season with 13 wickets in 10 matches.
His standout performances earned him a white-ball debut for Delhi, where he had already played two Ranji Trophy games.
He made an immediate impact in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), taking two crucial wickets against Uttar Pradesh, dismissing both a well-set Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi.
Prince Yadav’s impressive performances did not go unnoticed. Just a day after his SMAT debut, the IPL 2025 mega auction took place, and Lucknow Super Giants secured his services for Rs 30 lakh.
He continued his stellar form, emerging as Delhi’s highest wicket-taker in SMAT 2024-25 with 11 wickets at an economy rate of 7.54, helping them reach the semi-finals.
With his ability to deliver under pressure and take big wickets, he, being part of injury-laden LSG bowling line-up, is fast becoming a player to watch in IPL 2025.
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