Following a tough loss to Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul highlighted that losing wickets. During the powerplay has been a significant issue for the team. The match, held at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Saw LSG fall short by 19 runs despite a spirited fightback by Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan.
Delhi Capitals, thanks to strong bowling from Ishant Sharma. And excellent death-over performances, restricted LSG to 189/9 in their 20 overs. With this win, DC moved up to the fifth position with seven wins, seven losses, and 14 points. Meanwhile, LSG dropped to seventh place, with six wins, seven losses, and 12 points. Both teams’ playoff chances now depend on the outcomes of the remaining matches.
KL Rahul noted that the pitch conditions remained consistent throughout the match. “The wicket stayed the same for all 40 overs. After getting JFM out in the first over, we should have taken advantage, but Hope and Porel showed strong intent. We did well towards the end, and 200 was a par score, which we should have chased down. The problem this season has been losing too many wickets in the powerplay. Preventing us from giving Stoinis and Pooran a solid start. This is the main reason we’re in this position,” said Rahul in the post-match presentation.
In the match, DC batted first and posted a total of 208/4 in 20 overs, with impressive half-centuries from Stubbs (57* off 25 balls) and Abhishek Porel (58* off 33 balls). Naveen-ul-Haq was the best bowler for LSG, taking 2/51.
During their chase, LSG struggled early on, reduced to 44/4. However, Nicholas Pooran (61 off 27 balls) and Arshad Khan (58* off 33 balls) provided hope with their half-centuries. Despite their efforts, DC’s strong bowling in the final overs sealed the win, with Ishant Sharma taking 3/34.
In conclusion, KL Rahul identified early wicket losses as a critical issue for LSG this season, affecting their ability to provide a strong start for their key players.
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