A 15th over in which Shubman Gill’s stumps rattled was a turning point in the LSG’s improbable recovery against GT.

On a Sunday, the Gujarat Titans were bowled to an abysmal 164 runs by the Lucknow Super Giants, who displayed an exceptional defensive effort. Leading the way for LSG’s bowling attack was Yash Thakur, the side’s seasoned uncapped Dafabet India pacer, who took five wickets with brilliance; with 5/30 figures, he became the first bowler in the 2024 Indian Premier League to take a fifer.

At the outset of the match, Thakur picked off Vijay Shankar and Rashid Khan in a single over that shifted the balance of power in favor of LSG. Additionally, he dismissed key GT batters, including the crucial wicket of Shubman Gill.

Alongside notable players such as Darshan Nalkande and Umesh Yadav, Thakur represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket. 67 first-class wickets, 54 List-A wickets, and 69 Twenty20 wickets attest to his prodigious bowling abilities across all formats.

In a nation thriving with fast bowling prowess, Thakur’s ability to implement yorkers precisely distinguishes him. Thakur’s resolute performances in both the IPLWIN APP and domestic circuit underscore his capacity to thrive at the utmost level, although achieving a spot on the Indian team remains an unlikely goal.

Mayank Yadav, the LSG fast bowler who has made a reputation for himself this season with his fiery pace, was excused from the field after bowling a single over. In response, Yash Thakur was substituted into the attack. Super Giants needed someone to restrict the flow of runs, as LSG were lacking one of their primary pacers and Dafabet were off to a relatively strong start at 47/0 after five overs.

While limiting Powerplay to seven runs conceded, Thakur accomplished precisely that by dismissing Shubman Gill for a crucial one in his opening over. Using the final delivery, he dismissed Gill for 19.