April 8, 2024
IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants vs. Gujarat Titans Highlights: The former team utilised the conditions to their advantage, scoring 163/5 and never really letting the latter team escape. On a day when lightning-fast Mayank Yadav could only bowl one over before being forced to leave with an injury, pacer Yash Thakur claimed five wickets while spinners Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi starved the batters for runs. Because GT’s hitters were unable to establish a strong run rate, his team ultimately did not require him. This was also the situation for their LSG counterparts.
Earlier, Umesh Yadav removed opener Quinton de Kock, dealing an early blow to LSG skipper KL Rahul, who had won the toss and elected to bat first. In the powerplay, Umesh made another impact by taking Devdutt Padikkal’s wicket. Consequently, Gujarat Titans made sure that LSG only scored 47 runs during the powerplay.
Rahul finally fell for 33 off 31 balls, while Marcus Stoinis made 58 off 43. Nicholas Pooran attempted to provide the push in the end, but even he was limited by his great expectations. Pooran remained unbeaten on 32 off 22, while Ayush Badoni scored 20 off 11 balls.
