Will Mayank Yadav play in RCB vs LSG clash of IPL 2026?

Mayank Yadav has missed all games for LSG in IPL 2026 so far.

The question around Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) star pacer Mayank Yadav’s return has become a major talking point in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Rishabh Pant’s LSG fans have been waiting to see the young pacer back on the field. His raw pace and aggression made him one of the most exciting bowlers last season. He consistently delivered his spells at the speed of 150kmph. This made him an overnight star. 

However, Mayank missed the early matches this year and the latter games in the last season. This created many doubts about his fitness. Some reports suggested that he was still recovering from injuries. Others believed the team was being cautious with his workload.

As LSG prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an important clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 15, the curiosity has only increased. Fans are eager to know if the speedster will finally make his comeback. His presence could change the balance of the bowling attack. But the team management has taken a careful approach so far.

Will Mayank Yadav play RCB vs LSG clash? Tom Moody answers

LSG team director Tom Moody has now shared an important update ahead of RCB clash. He confirmed that Mayank Yadav is fully fit. There are no injury concerns at the moment. This comes as a big relief for the team and fans.

Moody explained that Mayank was not picked earlier because he was not match-ready. He said the pacer needed more time to build bowling rhythm. After a long injury break, the focus was on managing his workload. The team did not want to rush him back into action.

Now, things have changed. Mayank has trained well and regained confidence. According to Moody, he is ready to play if needed. This means he is in contention for the match against RCB.

However, his selection will depend on team combination. Conditions and match strategy will also play a role. LSG have had a mixed start this season under Rishabh Pant. They have won two and lost two matches so far.

Adding a fast bowler like Mayank could strengthen the attack. But the final decision will be taken by the team management on match day.

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