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