LSG suffers horrific 40-run defeat to RR (BCCI Photo)
New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants’ batting collapsed in shocking fashion as they lost to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs in an IPL match on Wednesday. Chasing 160, LSG were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs after failing to handle pressure and throwing away wickets with poor shot selection.
The defeat came despite a strong bowling effort earlier in the match.
Al-Shami prepares the matter, and LSG spoils the matter
Mohammed Shami led Rajasthan’s bowling efforts with style and control, while Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav shared the key wickets to restrict RR to 159/6. Shami (2/30) and Mohsin (2/17) removed the best batsmen in the crucial stages, including back-to-back knocks that demolished Rajasthan’s top order.
Prince Yadav also impressed with his disciplined bowling and two wickets, while Mayank Yadav made a difficult comeback, as he was wicketless.Rajasthan’s innings was saved by
Ravindra Jadeja
Who calmly played 43 off 29 balls without defeat. He ensured his team reached a fighting level despite early collapses, and later added value with the ball as well.
LSG collapse after Pant’s poor shot
The LSG chase never took off.
Mitchell Marsh
He batted hard with a 55-run knock, but was given little support as the wicket continued to fall. master
Rishabh Pant
An ugly sweep attempt led to slippage, and the innings quickly collapsed. Poor shot selection from the middle order, including Nicholas Pooran and Himmat Singh, added to the collapse.
The decision to use Himmat Singh as an Impact Sub also raised questions as LSG’s batting lacked stability. The Rajasthan players kept batting at regular intervals
Jofra Archer
(3/20) Ending things in style.LSG’s implosion overshadowed Shami’s brilliant bowling earlier as Rajasthan registered a convincing win and moved to second place on the table.