Mayank Yadav Takes Three Wickets as India Set T20I Record

India's record batting performance against West Indies was followed by a devastating opening spell from Mayank Yadav in the second T20I at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday, October 9, 2026. The fast bowler claimed three wickets during the powerplay, putting the visitors under immediate pressure as they pursued a target of 250 in the five-match series.

According to the Times of India, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma helped India register their highest-ever T20I total against West Indies. Their contributions established the platform for India's bowlers to attack early and disrupt the visiting team's chase.

Mayank's pace and accuracy proved particularly damaging during the opening overs. West Indies lost two wickets in quick succession, including Shimron Hetmyer, who was bowled for a golden duck after facing a delivery clocked at 144 kph.

Substitute fielder Ravi Bishnoi contributed to the early collapse by taking an excellent catch near midwicket after sprinting in from square leg. The dismissal was followed by Mayank's delivery to Hetmyer, which moved sharply back into the batter and struck the stumps.

The Times of India reported that West Indies had slumped to 5/2 after only four deliveries of the innings, leaving the visitors facing an immediate challenge in their pursuit of India's imposing total.

Mayank's opening burst followed India's strong start to the series. According to Sportstar, India entered the Ranchi fixture with a 1-0 advantage after winning the opening match by eight wickets in Lucknow, where Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten century.

The second match was therefore an opportunity for India to strengthen their position in the five-game contest, while West Indies sought to level the series on Indian soil.

West Indies were led by Shai Hope, who also served as wicketkeeper, while Iyer captained the Indian side. India's announced lineup included Abhishek Sharma, Samson, Ishan Kishan, Iyer, Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank and Arshdeep Singh.

West Indies selected Hope, Kamil Pooran, Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph and Gudakesh Motie.

Sportstar's live coverage later recorded West Indies at 129/3, with Hope having reached a half-century. That score indicated a change from the visitors' difficult opening, although the team still faced the task of completing the chase against India's record-setting total.