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Mayank Yadav equals T20I record with first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Mayank Yadav equals T20I record with first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe

Summary

In the third T20I against Zimbabwe, Mayank Yadav took a wicket with the first ball, dismissing Brian Bennett for a golden duck. This achievement marks the third time Yadav has accomplished this feat, equaling Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Indian record. After a long injury layoff, Yadav previously achieved the same milestone in the series opener on July 23. His performances have been a key factor as India continues the T20I series.

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•Yadav dismissed Bennett with the first ball of the Zimbabwe innings.
•This is Yadav's third first-ball wicket in T20Is, tying Kumar's record.
•He achieved this milestone twice in the ongoing series.
•Yadav returned from a two-year injury layoff to play in these matches.
•The third T20I is part of India's series against Zimbabwe.

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6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Mayank Yadav equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I Record with first-ball wicket against Zimbabwe

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Mayank 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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