IPL 2024KL Rahul masterclass spoils CSK anniversary, powers LSG to thumping win

LSG snapped their 2-match losing streak after they squashed CSK by 8 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match on Friday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. On April 19, Chennai finished 16 years in the IPL, however Lucknow ruined their celebration thanks to pieces of radiance from Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul.

A target of 176 was anticipated to be challenging for LSG, who entered into the video game after losing back-to-back matches at the hands of GT and KKR. De Kock and Rahul made a mockery of the target as the Super Giants chased it down with 6 balls to spare. Had CSK won, they would have fallen Kolkata to 2nd area, however that wasn’ t the case ultimately.

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Dhoni captivates Lucknow crowd

After being asked to bat initially, CSK scored 176 for the loss of 6 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja was promoted up the order to No. 4, and he did not let his group down. The left-handed batter scored 57 run 40 balls with 5 fours and a 6. Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali likewise made beneficial contributions of 36 and 30 respectively.

It was MS Dhoni’ s cameo that injected momentum into the innings. Dhoni took out the huge shots to remain not out on 28 off 9laced with 3 fours and 2 6s. He likewise struck an enormous 101-metre 6 off Yash Thakur, who dripped 19 runs in the last over.

Krunal Pandya was the choice of the LSG bowlers after he completed with figures of 3-0-16-2. Rachin Ravindra’ s bad run of kind continued as he bagged a golden duck after Mohsin Khan dismissed him. Matt Henry, who changed Shamar Joseph, might not make an advancement and distributed 26 perform at 8.67.

Rahul, De Kock chip in

In the run-chase, Rahul and De Kock did not let any pressure construct. LSG scored 54 runs in the powerplay as the opening duo laid the platform for their group. They raised their century stand off 65 balls as CSK kept searching for wickets. The set placed on 134 runs in 15 overs and put the Super Giants on the edge of success.

It was the cunning Mustafizur Rahman who separated the duo after eliminating De Kock, who made 54 run 43 balls with 5 fours and a 6. De Kock’ s wicket would have offered CSK some hopes of picking up, however Nicholas Pooran ensured that their delight was temporary.

Rahul scored 82 run 53 balls with 9 fours and 3 6s before a dazzling catch from Ravindra Jadeja in the point area represented his wicket. Pooran remained not out on 23 run 12 balls as LSG romped home in 19 overs.