Mayank Yadav strikes early as India battles in fourth T20 International

India's innings got off to a shaky start in the fourth T20 International, with the opening pair struggling against disciplined bowling in the powerplay. After two overs, the hosts had accumulated just 14 runs while losing one wicket, setting a tentative tone for the middle order to stabilize the chase or build a competitive total depending on whether they were batting first.

Mayank Yadav proved to be the early threat, striking in the opening over and establishing early momentum. His aggressive bowling in the first powerplay over put immediate pressure on the Indian batsmen, forcing them to play cautiously rather than capitalize on the fielding restrictions that typically characterize the opening phase of T20 cricket.

The early loss of wicket underscored the challenging conditions or the opposition's bowling quality on the day. With the run rate well below par after the initial two overs, India would need to rebuild carefully while maintaining the aggressive intent required in the shortest format. The performance of the middle and lower middle order would likely determine the trajectory of the innings as the match progressed.