In this article, we’ll talk about the top 5 times when the LSG lost matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after batting first. Lucknow Super Giants have had good and bad moments in the IPL, but when they’ve batted first, things haven’t always gone their way. Even though they’ve scored well in those matches, they’ve often ended up losing to their opponents. So, here’s a list of the top 5 defeats for Lucknow Super Giants when they batted first in IPL history.
5. LSG vs GT- (159 Run- 2022)
During the 2022 IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants played against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Lucknow batted first and scored 159 runs. But Gujarat Titans chased the target successfully, scoring 161/5. Rahul Tewatia scored 40 runs in 24 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes, and David Miller scored 30 runs in 21 balls with a strike rate of 142. As a result, Lucknow Super Giants lost the match.
4. LSG vs PBKS – (160 Runs- 2023)
In the 2023 IPL season, the Lucknow Super Giants played against the Punjab Kings at their own stadium. Lucknow batted first and scored 160 runs. But the Punjab Kings managed to chase down this target, reaching 161/8. Sikandar Raza scored 57 runs in 41 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes, and Masood Shahrukh Khan scored 23 runs in just 10 balls with a very fast strike rate of 230. This helped the Punjab Kings win the match on Lucknow’s home ground.
3. LSG vs KKR, Kolkata- (162 Run -2024)
In the 2024 IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants went to Kolkata to play against Kolkata Knight Riders. Lucknow batted first and scored 162 runs. But Kolkata Knight Riders chased down this score successfully, scoring 162/8 runs. Philip Salt played exceptionally well, scoring 89 runs in just 47 balls with 14 fours and 3 sixes, helping his team win the match at their home ground.
2. LSG vs DC- (168 Run- 2024)
In the 2024 IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants played against Delhi Capitals at home. Lucknow batted first and scored 168 runs, which was a good score. However, Delhi Capitals managed to chase down this target successfully. Jake Fraser-McGurk played really well, scoring 55 runs in 35 balls with 2 fours and 5 sixes. Captain Rishabh Pant also contributed greatly, scoring 41 runs in just 24 balls with an amazing strike rate of 170. This victory gave Delhi Capitals a win and added another defeat to Lucknow’s record.
1. LSG vs RR- (197 Run- 2024)
In the 44th match of the 2024 IPL season, Lucknow Super Giants played against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground in Lucknow. Lucknow batted first and scored 197 runs, which was a tough target. But Rajasthan Royals easily chased it down. Their captain, Sanju Samson, scored 71 runs in just 33 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes, and Dhruv Jurel scored 52 runs in 34 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. This led to Lucknow losing the match.
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