Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went down to the debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets as the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army failed to defend a mammoth 211-run target in match 7 of IPL 2022 edition, held at the Brabourne Stadium Mumbai on Thursday (March 31).&nbsp;

Riding on rapid knocks from Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Jadeja, Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni's cameo, CSK posted an impressive 210-7 in 20 overs after KL Rahul &amp; Co. decided to bowl first. Nonetheless, Quinton de Kock's 61, Evin Lewis' 55* and Ayush Badoni's 9-ball 19* resulted in LSG's six-wicket win in the final over of the high-scoring affair. While dew and shabby fielding effort led to CSK's second defeat in a row, former cricketers and experts Ajay Jadeja and Parthiv Patel slammed Dhoni for taking full control and calling the shots amid skipper Jadeja's presence in the end overs.&nbsp;

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In Cricbuzz Live, Jadeja pointed out, "It is wrong, there is no doubt about that. See, there is no bigger fan of Dhoni than I am, and that's because of his temperament. If this was the last match of the group where there was a do-or-die situation in terms of qualification, then I could've probably understood that you would want to take over the reins because it is an important phase. But if it happens only in the second match of the season.."

"See, I'm not saying this because it's Ravindra Jadeja. But even as a cricket fan, it looked a little odd. He (Jadeja) was standing right there and you continued to run the whole game. See, Dhoni is a very big player and I don't like saying it out loud. But I didn't like what I saw today."

“There hasn't been a captain like Dhoni nor there will be. But it was his decision to step down as CSK captain and today, instead of pushing him (Jadeja) forward, you have actually dragged him back. His confidence is dented. He wasn't in the game at all," Jadeja further explained.

“I'm not criticising the decisions. I'm being critical of the way he (Dhoni) took over. We noticed Dhoni speaking during the team meeting. There's no doubt Dhoni understands the game better and even CSK fans would be urging him to take over the captaincy again. But I have no doubt that he was wrong in taking over today. If Jadeja was even beginning to feel confident about his captaincy, he won't now," the former cricketer added.

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Meanwhile, Patel stated, "If you have to develop someone you have to leave them. He will only become a captain if he is allowed to lead. He will learn only when he makes mistakes."

At this point, CSK's captaincy situation doesn't look good as Jadeja is not having full control on the field due to Dhoni's presence, leading to the team going haywire in crunch situations.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Dhoni had resigned as CSK captain just a few days before IPL 2022 commenced, on March 26. However, it seems CSK franchise have to rework&nbsp;their captaincy situation in order to bounce back in style in their title-defence campaign.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went down to the debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets as the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army failed to defend a mammoth 211-run target in match 7 of IPL 2022 edition, held at the Brabourne Stadium Mumbai on Thursday (March 31).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) went down to the debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets as the Ravindra Jadeja-led Yellow Army failed to defend a mammoth 211-run target in match 7 of IPL 2022 edition, held at the Brabourne Stadium Mumbai on Thursday (March 31). Riding on rapid knocks from Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Jadeja, Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni's cameo, CSK posted an impressive 210-7 in 20 overs after KL Rahul & Co. decided to bowl first. Nonetheless, Quinton de Kock's 61, Evin Lewis' 55* and Ayush Badoni's 9-ball 19* resulted in LSG's six-wicket win in the final over of the high-scoring affair. While dew and shabby fielding effort led to CSK's second defeat in a row, former cricketers and experts Ajay Jadeja and Parthiv Patel slammed Dhoni for taking full control and calling the shots amid skipper Jadeja's presence in the end overs. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: CSK attain unwanted record as defending champions off to their worst-ever start in a season In Cricbuzz Live, Jadeja pointed out, "It is wrong, there is no doubt about that. See, there is no bigger fan of Dhoni than I am, and that's because of his temperament. If this was the last match of the group where there was a do-or-die situation in terms of qualification, then I could've probably understood that you would want to take over the reins because it is an important phase. But if it happens only in the second match of the season.." "See, I'm not saying this because it's Ravindra Jadeja. But even as a cricket fan, it looked a little odd. He (Jadeja) was standing right there and you continued to run the whole game. See, Dhoni is a very big player and I don't like saying it out loud. But I didn't like what I saw today." “There hasn't been a captain like Dhoni nor there will be. But it was his decision to step down as CSK captain and today, instead of pushing him (Jadeja) forward, you have actually dragged him back. His confidence is dented. He wasn't in the game at all," Jadeja further explained. “I'm not criticising the decisions. I'm being critical of the way he (Dhoni) took over. We noticed Dhoni speaking during the team meeting. There's no doubt Dhoni understands the game better and even CSK fans would be urging him to take over the captaincy again. But I have no doubt that he was wrong in taking over today. If Jadeja was even beginning to feel confident about his captaincy, he won't now," the former cricketer added. ALSO READ | Updated IPL 2022 points table after Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants encounter Meanwhile, Patel stated, "If you have to develop someone you have to leave them. He will only become a captain if he is allowed to lead. He will learn only when he makes mistakes." At this point, CSK's captaincy situation doesn't look good as Jadeja is not having full control on the field due to Dhoni's presence, leading to the team going haywire in crunch situations. For the unversed, Dhoni had resigned as CSK captain just a few days before IPL 2022 commenced, on March 26. However, it seems CSK franchise have to rework their captaincy situation in order to bounce back in style in their title-defence campaign.

It is wrong, no doubt about that: Former cricketers slam MS Dhoni over CSK captaincy situation after LSG loss

Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against fellow newcomers Gujarat Lions when they take on Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Thursday. KL Rahul failed with the bat and his captaincy also came under fire as Gujarat Lions chased down a target of 159.<o:p></o:p>

With the Lucknow franchise playing just three overseas players in their opening match, they have the chance to add another foreign asset and KL Rahul can be looking to use that option.

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The opening pair is expected to remain same with Quinton de Kock partnership Rahul at the top of the batting line-up. Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck and De Kock could manage to score just seven runs as both experienced batsmen fell prey to the swing of India pacer Mohammed Shami.<o:p></o:p>

Evin Lewis is expected to retain his position at No 3 with Manish Pandey providing the experience in the middle order. Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni slammed half centuries in the previous game and a lot will be expected from them once again as they prepare to face the defending champions.<o:p></o:p>

Krunal Pandya also showed some promise as he bowled well and scored a quickfire 21 off 13 deliveries while Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.

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There is still some doubt over the fitness of veteran Australia fast bowler Andrew Tye but if he is available, he is expected to replace the inexperienced Mohsin Khan in the playing XI. The bowling department will also feature the two exciting Indian talents – Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi.<o:p></o:p>

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hood, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan<o:p></o:p>

Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against fellow newcomers Gujarat Lions when they take on Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Thursday.

Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against fellow newcomers Gujarat Lions when they take on Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Thursday. KL Rahul failed with the bat and his captaincy also came under fire as Gujarat Lions chased down a target of 159. With the Lucknow franchise playing just three overseas players in their opening match, they have the chance to add another foreign asset and KL Rahul can be looking to use that option. Also read | IPL 2022; Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants match? The opening pair is expected to remain same with Quinton de Kock partnership Rahul at the top of the batting line-up. Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck and De Kock could manage to score just seven runs as both experienced batsmen fell prey to the swing of India pacer Mohammed Shami. Evin Lewis is expected to retain his position at No 3 with Manish Pandey providing the experience in the middle order. Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni slammed half centuries in the previous game and a lot will be expected from them once again as they prepare to face the defending champions. Krunal Pandya also showed some promise as he bowled well and scored a quickfire 21 off 13 deliveries while Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets. Also read | IPL 2022: Predicting Ravindra Jadeja-led CSK's playing XI for Lucknow face-off There is still some doubt over the fitness of veteran Australia fast bowler Andrew Tye but if he is available, he is expected to replace the inexperienced Mohsin Khan in the playing XI. The bowling department will also feature the two exciting Indian talents – Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi. Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis, Manish Pandey, Deepak Hood, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera, Andrew Tye, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

IPL 2022: KL Rahul to make any changes? Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI against Chennai Super Kings

The cricketing action will continue to take place in IPL 2022 as match 7 of the 15th edition will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the debutant team&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday evening (March 31) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

Both sides are coming to this encounter with a defeat in their respective season-openers. Talking about the defending champions CSK, the Ravindra Jadeja-led Men in Yellow were a pale shadow of themselves as they were brushed aside by KKR's clinical display in the opening game&nbsp;at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, CSK managed a paltry 131 for 5 riding on former skipper Dhoni's 50* (38) and Ravi Jadeja's uninspiring 28-ball 26. In reply, KKR closed the run-chase in the penultimate over as the Chennai bowlers did fairly well in not leaking runs at will. Nonetheless, they also didn't apply much pressure with&nbsp;wicket-taking deliveries at regular intervals.

On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led Lucknow franchise faced Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans (GT), at the same venue on Monday (March 28). In a hard-fought match, Lucknow fought well courtesy a late surge from their lower-order and some tight bowling, however, they came second as they lost by five wickets in defence of 159. Thus, both Chennai and Lucknow will be desperate to avoid two successive losses at the beginning of the new season.

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Match prediction for CSK vs LSG clash:&nbsp;So far, only one game has been held at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai this season. It was a 170-plus scoring affair, which went down to the wire. Expect a similar flat track where spinners will have a role to play along with some dew.&nbsp;Both sides will aim for early breakthroughs but CSK's depth and experience are likely to get them their first win of the season.

The cricketing action will continue to take place in IPL 2022 as match 7 of the 15th edition will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the debutant team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday evening (March 31) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

The cricketing action will continue to take place in IPL 2022 as match 7 of the 15th edition will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the debutant team Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday evening (March 31) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. Both sides are coming to this encounter with a defeat in their respective season-openers. Talking about the defending champions CSK, the Ravindra Jadeja-led Men in Yellow were a pale shadow of themselves as they were brushed aside by KKR's clinical display in the opening game at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being asked to bat first, CSK managed a paltry 131 for 5 riding on former skipper Dhoni's 50* (38) and Ravi Jadeja's uninspiring 28-ball 26. In reply, KKR closed the run-chase in the penultimate over as the Chennai bowlers did fairly well in not leaking runs at will. Nonetheless, they also didn't apply much pressure with wicket-taking deliveries at regular intervals. On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led Lucknow franchise faced Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans (GT), at the same venue on Monday (March 28). In a hard-fought match, Lucknow fought well courtesy a late surge from their lower-order and some tight bowling, however, they came second as they lost by five wickets in defence of 159. Thus, both Chennai and Lucknow will be desperate to avoid two successive losses at the beginning of the new season. ALSO READ | Updated IPL 2022 points table after Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore game Match prediction for CSK vs LSG clash: So far, only one game has been held at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai this season. It was a 170-plus scoring affair, which went down to the wire. Expect a similar flat track where spinners will have a role to play along with some dew. Both sides will aim for early breakthroughs but CSK's depth and experience are likely to get them their first win of the season.

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AB de Villiers remains a big name in world cricket. After his abrupt international retirement, which he announced during IPL 2018 season, the former South African captain remained active in various T20 leagues and talks were on with the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board for him to make an&nbsp;international comeback for last year's T20 World Cup. However, the discussions didn't materialise into ABD's possible comeback at&nbsp;the international level.

De Villiers played the IPL 2021 edition, once again representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. Soon after IPL 14's end, the legendary cricketer called it quits from all forms of the game. De Villiers signed off with 8,765 Test, 9,577 ODI and 5,162 IPL runs, respectively. Thus, he has left many awestruck with his versatality as a batter and continues to be an inspiration for many.

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Recently, KL Rahul spoke about his fanboy moment with de Villiers when he first joined the RCB setup in 2013. In Gaurav Kapoor's Breakfast with Champions' new season, Rahul spilled the beans on his conversations with ABD and how he continues to leave him short of words.

"My kid in a candy store moment came in I think 2012 or 2013 season, which was my first. I walked in and (saw) Virat (Kohli), Chris Gayle, Zaheer Khan and AB, who was my favourite player and still is,” Rahul said. "I always go back and watch videos of him. Now, just before going to South Africa, I watched AB de Villiers hundreds in South Africa, then before going to England it was AB de Villiers in England. He has always been one of my favourite players,” he further revealed.

"I have a very nice, cute relationship with AB. I'm still very like... I don't have words. Nothing comes out. I try and then look like an idiot when trying to make a conversation with him after the games in IPL because there is so much I want to ask him but I don't know. It's a proper fanboy moment with him,” added Rahul.

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At present, Rahul is leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL 2022 edition in India. Under him, Lucknow lost their season-opener to another debutant team, Gujarat Titans by five wickets on Monday evening (March 28).

AB de Villiers remains a big name in world cricket. After his abrupt international retirement, which he announced during IPL 2018 season, the former South African captain remained active in various T20 leagues and talks were on with the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board for him to make an international comeback for last year's T20 World Cup.

AB de Villiers remains a big name in world cricket. After his abrupt international retirement, which he announced during IPL 2018 season, the former South African captain remained active in various T20 leagues and talks were on with the Cricket South Africa (CSA) board for him to make an international comeback for last year's T20 World Cup. However, the discussions didn't materialise into ABD's possible comeback at the international level. De Villiers played the IPL 2021 edition, once again representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. Soon after IPL 14's end, the legendary cricketer called it quits from all forms of the game. De Villiers signed off with 8,765 Test, 9,577 ODI and 5,162 IPL runs, respectively. Thus, he has left many awestruck with his versatality as a batter and continues to be an inspiration for many. ALSO READ | 'I looked at Anushka Sharma in shock' - Virat Kohli recalls AB de Villiers' shocking IPL retirement Recently, KL Rahul spoke about his fanboy moment with de Villiers when he first joined the RCB setup in 2013. In Gaurav Kapoor's Breakfast with Champions' new season, Rahul spilled the beans on his conversations with ABD and how he continues to leave him short of words. "My kid in a candy store moment came in I think 2012 or 2013 season, which was my first. I walked in and (saw) Virat (Kohli), Chris Gayle, Zaheer Khan and AB, who was my favourite player and still is,” Rahul said. "I always go back and watch videos of him. Now, just before going to South Africa, I watched AB de Villiers hundreds in South Africa, then before going to England it was AB de Villiers in England. He has always been one of my favourite players,” he further revealed. "I have a very nice, cute relationship with AB. I'm still very like... I don't have words. Nothing comes out. I try and then look like an idiot when trying to make a conversation with him after the games in IPL because there is so much I want to ask him but I don't know. It's a proper fanboy moment with him,” added Rahul. ALSO READ | KL Rahul recalls being sidelined despite a good CWC'19 for India, reveals how Chris Gayle lifted his spirits At present, Rahul is leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL 2022 edition in India. Under him, Lucknow lost their season-opener to another debutant team, Gujarat Titans by five wickets on Monday evening (March 28).

I look like an idiot when trying to make conversation, it's a fanboy moment: KL Rahul on AB de Villiers

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28). As both were eager to start off with a bang, it was a riveting contest which went down to the last over before Hardik Pandya's Gujarat emerged on top with a five-wicket win.

It was a topsy-turvy contest from the word go. Courtesy Mohammed Shami's early strikes, KL Rahul-led Lucknow were on the back foot with their big guns back in the pavillion (such as&nbsp;Rahul, Evin Lewis and Quinton de Kock) before Deepak Hooda-Ayush Badoni's fifties and Krunal Pandya's 13-ball 21* as the team posted 158-6. In reply, Gujarat rode on Matthew Wade-Hardik's knocks but were behind in the run-chase ahead of the final overs before David Miller's 30 (21) and Rahul Tewatia's match-winning 24-ball 40* propelled Gujarat to their maiden win.

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During the game, there was a heartfelt moment between Lucknow teammates Krunal and Deepak. For the unversed, both&nbsp;Hooda and Krunal were involved in a huge controversy during last&nbsp;year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament, where they were a part of Team&nbsp;Baroda. Back then,&nbsp;Hooda&nbsp;had accused his state captain Krunal of bullying him and, later, went on to&nbsp;part ways and&nbsp;quit the team. Nonetheless, it seems everything is now in the past and the duo have let bygones be bygones.

During Gujarat's chase, Hooda caught opener Shubman Gill, off Dushmantha Chameera, as the right-hander fell for a 3-ball duck. Thus, an excited Krunal came running towards Hooda and the two hugged it out in the middle:

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Earlier, Krunal had even given a pat on Hooda's back after the former replaced him in the middle following the right-hander's&nbsp;dismissal during Lucknow's innings. Both of them had a good game (Krunal and Hooda also claimed a wicket each) but couldn't take their team to a winning start.

Post Lucknow's close defeat, captain&nbsp;Rahul said at the post-match presentation, "It was a phenomenal game. What a way to start the campaign. Starting off like that with the bat was not ideal but the way we recovered was phenomenal. It gives us so much confidence when the batters in the middle and lower order can do the job. We know with the Wankhede the ball can do a bit at the start and if we can get through that it will be ideal. We couldn't have started the campaign in any better way."&nbsp;

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28).

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28). As both were eager to start off with a bang, it was a riveting contest which went down to the last over before Hardik Pandya's Gujarat emerged on top with a five-wicket win. It was a topsy-turvy contest from the word go. Courtesy Mohammed Shami's early strikes, KL Rahul-led Lucknow were on the back foot with their big guns back in the pavillion (such as Rahul, Evin Lewis and Quinton de Kock) before Deepak Hooda-Ayush Badoni's fifties and Krunal Pandya's 13-ball 21* as the team posted 158-6. In reply, Gujarat rode on Matthew Wade-Hardik's knocks but were behind in the run-chase ahead of the final overs before David Miller's 30 (21) and Rahul Tewatia's match-winning 24-ball 40* propelled Gujarat to their maiden win. ALSO READ | Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami steer Gujarat Titans to five-wicket win on IPL debut During the game, there was a heartfelt moment between Lucknow teammates Krunal and Deepak. For the unversed, both Hooda and Krunal were involved in a huge controversy during last year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament, where they were a part of Team Baroda. Back then, Hooda had accused his state captain Krunal of bullying him and, later, went on to part ways and quit the team. Nonetheless, it seems everything is now in the past and the duo have let bygones be bygones. During Gujarat's chase, Hooda caught opener Shubman Gill, off Dushmantha Chameera, as the right-hander fell for a 3-ball duck. Thus, an excited Krunal came running towards Hooda and the two hugged it out in the middle: Krunal Pandya hugging Deepak hooda https://t.co/umWJhY0Etu pic.twitter.com/InTfczI3jn — Uneeb🇮🇳 (@khan_68578) March 28, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022 points table: Gujarat Titans grab fourth spot with victory over Lucknow Super Giants Earlier, Krunal had even given a pat on Hooda's back after the former replaced him in the middle following the right-hander's dismissal during Lucknow's innings. Both of them had a good game (Krunal and Hooda also claimed a wicket each) but couldn't take their team to a winning start. Post Lucknow's close defeat, captain Rahul said at the post-match presentation, "It was a phenomenal game. What a way to start the campaign. Starting off like that with the bat was not ideal but the way we recovered was phenomenal. It gives us so much confidence when the batters in the middle and lower order can do the job. We know with the Wankhede the ball can do a bit at the start and if we can get through that it will be ideal. We couldn't have started the campaign in any better way."

IPL 2022: Krunal, Hooda hug it out during Lucknow Super Giants' face-off vs Gujarat Titans - WATCH

Rahul Tewatia blasted an impactful 40 off 24 balls after Mohammad Shami's sensational new ball spell to set up a five-wicket win for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants in the battle of IPL debutants here on Monday.

Deepak Hooda (55 off 41 balls) and Ayush Badoni (54 off 41 balls) smashed quick-fire half centuries to help Super Giants recover to a respectable 158/6 after Shami (3/25) blew away their top-order.

Needing 68 off the last 30 balls, Titans were up against it but Tewatia (40 not out), David Miller (30 off 21) and IPL debutant Abhinav Manohar (15 not out off 7) pulled off a memorable win for their team with two balls to spare.

In pursuit of 159, Gujarat were down and out at 78/4 before Miller and Tewatia forged a match-winning 60 run-stand off just 34 balls.

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They were brutal on Deepak Hooda, as they fetched 22 runs in the 16th over, with each hitting one six and one four. And then Tewatia hammered a six and two fours in the next over, where Gujarat amassed 17 runs, to bring down the equation to 29 from 18 balls.

Avesh removed Miller in the 18th over to raise his side's hopes, but Manohar and Tewatia, who hit five boundaries and two maximums, saw the team home.

Skipper Hardik Pandya (33) and Matthew Wade (30) forged 57 runs for the third wicket to take the innings forward after two early losses.

Earlier, Hooda and IPL debutant Badoni, who had endured plenty of struggles in the past three years, took Super Giants to a respectable score after Shami reduced them to 29 for four.

But then Hooda (55) and Badoni (54), took the onus on themselves and resurrected the Lucknow innings with an 87-run-stand off 68 balls.

Hooda struck six fours and two sixes in his 41-ball knock while Badoni hammered four boundaries and three maximums in his 41 ball innings.

After Hooda was trapped in front of the wicket by Rashid Khan (1/27) in the 16th over, Badoni, who is a product despite the system, upped the ante and played shots at will. Badoni hit the likes of Rashid Khan and Lockie Ferguson for a six and that should stay in his memory for life.

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Lucknow lost captain KL Rahul (0) on the first ball of the game as Shami had him caught behind with a beauty. PTI

Shami then cleaned up Quinton De Kock (7), who missed a drive, in the third over as Lucknow was reeling at 13/2. 
Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 20/3 as Evin Lewis (10) was dismissed, courtesy a stunning catch by Shubman Gill in the deep off pacer Varun Aaron (2/45).

Shami got his third wicket, after he castled Manish Pandey (6) with a ball that seamed back in after pitching on the fourth stump. It was the first-time Shami took three wickets in the power-play in the IPL. After six overs, Lucknow were reeling at 32/4. Then it was the Hooda and Badoni show.

Hardik Pandya, playing his first game since the T20 World Cup last year, conceded 37 runs in four overs. Badoni went after him in his final over that went for 19 runs.

Rahul Tewatia blasted an impactful 40 off 24 balls after Mohammad Shami's sensational new ball spell to set up a five-wicket win for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants in the battle of IPL debutants here on Monday.

Rahul Tewatia blasted an impactful 40 off 24 balls after Mohammad Shami's sensational new ball spell to set up a five-wicket win for Gujarat Titans against Lucknow Super Giants in the battle of IPL debutants here on Monday. Deepak Hooda (55 off 41 balls) and Ayush Badoni (54 off 41 balls) smashed quick-fire half centuries to help Super Giants recover to a respectable 158/6 after Shami (3/25) blew away their top-order. Needing 68 off the last 30 balls, Titans were up against it but Tewatia (40 not out), David Miller (30 off 21) and IPL debutant Abhinav Manohar (15 not out off 7) pulled off a memorable win for their team with two balls to spare. In pursuit of 159, Gujarat were down and out at 78/4 before Miller and Tewatia forged a match-winning 60 run-stand off just 34 balls. Also read | Shubman Gill pulls off 'catch of the tournament' for Gujarat Titans - WATCH They were brutal on Deepak Hooda, as they fetched 22 runs in the 16th over, with each hitting one six and one four. And then Tewatia hammered a six and two fours in the next over, where Gujarat amassed 17 runs, to bring down the equation to 29 from 18 balls. Avesh removed Miller in the 18th over to raise his side's hopes, but Manohar and Tewatia, who hit five boundaries and two maximums, saw the team home. Skipper Hardik Pandya (33) and Matthew Wade (30) forged 57 runs for the third wicket to take the innings forward after two early losses. Earlier, Hooda and IPL debutant Badoni, who had endured plenty of struggles in the past three years, took Super Giants to a respectable score after Shami reduced them to 29 for four. But then Hooda (55) and Badoni (54), took the onus on themselves and resurrected the Lucknow innings with an 87-run-stand off 68 balls. Hooda struck six fours and two sixes in his 41-ball knock while Badoni hammered four boundaries and three maximums in his 41 ball innings. After Hooda was trapped in front of the wicket by Rashid Khan (1/27) in the 16th over, Badoni, who is a product despite the system, upped the ante and played shots at will. Badoni hit the likes of Rashid Khan and Lockie Ferguson for a six and that should stay in his memory for life. Also read | IPL 2022 points table: Gujarat Titans grab fourth spot with victory over Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow lost captain KL Rahul (0) on the first ball of the game as Shami had him caught behind with a beauty. PTI Shami then cleaned up Quinton De Kock (7), who missed a drive, in the third over as Lucknow was reeling at 13/2. Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 20/3 as Evin Lewis (10) was dismissed, courtesy a stunning catch by Shubman Gill in the deep off pacer Varun Aaron (2/45). Shami got his third wicket, after he castled Manish Pandey (6) with a ball that seamed back in after pitching on the fourth stump. It was the first-time Shami took three wickets in the power-play in the IPL. After six overs, Lucknow were reeling at 32/4. Then it was the Hooda and Badoni show. Hardik Pandya, playing his first game since the T20 World Cup last year, conceded 37 runs in four overs. Badoni went after him in his final over that went for 19 runs.

Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami steer Gujarat Titans to five-wicket win on IPL debut

KL Rahul is one of the most successful cricketers going around and is currently at the peak of his prowess. He is the vice-captain of the Indian team across formats and is seen as one of the potential captaincy candidates for the future. Rahul is also the joint-most expensive player in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and is leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise.

Despite him being pretty successful in his cricketing career so far, Rahul's mother wants the Lucknow Super Giants skipper to sit for his pending exams and complete his degree. Rahul recently revealed that his mother asked him to finish his pending papers during the lockdown in 2020 when all cricket was suspended.

Rahul appeared on hot Gaurav Kapoor's show Breakfast with Champions where he revealed how he still faces the stick from his mother for not having a degree. He said his parents were the happiest when the stylish right-hand batter had got a job in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

“My mother still gives me s**t for not having a degree. Even during the lockdown, she said – ‘why don’t you finish your 30 papers? Why don’t you sit down and write it and get a degree’”, Rahul told&nbsp;Kapoor on Breakfast With Champions.

“The happiest they’ve been is when I got an RBI job. Got a central government job, so they were happy. I had played four years for India already but that didn’t make them happy. This was like, yes now you’ll be stable,” he said.

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Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants off to a spoor start in IPL 2022:

Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants, who are into their debut campaign in the Indian Premier League, lost their opening game against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Rahul was dismissed on a duck as LSG suffered a top-order collapse before fifties from young Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hoods helped them post a fighting total of 158 runs on the board.

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Lucknow Super Giants bowlers did well to pick up early wickets and put Gujarat Titans in trouble during the run-chase. However, brilliant cameos from David Miller and Rahul Tewatia helped Gujarat Titans get over the line with two balls to spare and bag their first win of the tournament.

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KL Rahul is one of the most successful cricketers going around and is currently at the peak of his prowess. He is the vice-captain of the Indian team across formats and is seen as one of the potential captaincy candidates for the future.

KL Rahul is one of the most successful cricketers going around and is currently at the peak of his prowess. He is the vice-captain of the Indian team across formats and is seen as one of the potential captaincy candidates for the future. Rahul is also the joint-most expensive player in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and is leading the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise. Despite him being pretty successful in his cricketing career so far, Rahul's mother wants the Lucknow Super Giants skipper to sit for his pending exams and complete his degree. Rahul recently revealed that his mother asked him to finish his pending papers during the lockdown in 2020 when all cricket was suspended. Rahul appeared on hot Gaurav Kapoor's show Breakfast with Champions where he revealed how he still faces the stick from his mother for not having a degree. He said his parents were the happiest when the stylish right-hand batter had got a job in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). “My mother still gives me s**t for not having a degree. Even during the lockdown, she said – ‘why don’t you finish your 30 papers? Why don’t you sit down and write it and get a degree’”, Rahul told Kapoor on Breakfast With Champions. “The happiest they’ve been is when I got an RBI job. Got a central government job, so they were happy. I had played four years for India already but that didn’t make them happy. This was like, yes now you’ll be stable,” he said. × Also Read: KL Rahul brutally trolled for 'felt like a win' tweet after Lucknow's loss against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022 Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants off to a spoor start in IPL 2022: Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants, who are into their debut campaign in the Indian Premier League, lost their opening game against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Rahul was dismissed on a duck as LSG suffered a top-order collapse before fifties from young Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hoods helped them post a fighting total of 158 runs on the board. Also Read: KL Rahul recalls being sidelined despite a good CWC'19 for India, reveals how Chris Gayle lifted his spirits Lucknow Super Giants bowlers did well to pick up early wickets and put Gujarat Titans in trouble during the run-chase. However, brilliant cameos from David Miller and Rahul Tewatia helped Gujarat Titans get over the line with two balls to spare and bag their first win of the tournament.

KL Rahul joint-most expensive player in IPL but his mother wants LSG skipper to finish his degree

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) got off to a losing start in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Lucknow Super Giants failed to defend a total of 158 runs despite being in control midway through GT's run-chase.

Lucknow Super Giants got off to a poor start after being asked to bat first as their top order collapsed inside the Powerplay. Deepak Hooda and young Ayush Badoni slammed half-centuries apiece to lift the team from 29/4 in the fifth over to a fighting total of 158/6 in 20 overs.

Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera bowled a brilliant spell in the Powerplay to send Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill and all-rounder Vijay Shankar packing in quick succession to get his team off to a great start. Skipper Hardik Pandya and Matthew Wade then steadied the ship for GT before the side lost wickets in quick succession once again to find themselves in trouble.

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However, Rahul Tewatia, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar played crucial cameos to take the team home and hand Lucknow Super Giants their first loss of the season. LSG skipper Rahul was brutally trolled following the conclusion of the game for his tweet on the game.

“This one felt like a win because of the way we fought. Proud,” KL Rahul said in his tweet. His words left a section of fans surprised as they brutally trolled the star batter.

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Though Lucknow lost their opening game against Gujarat Titans, there were a lot of positives for the debutants to take from the game as the likes of Hood and Badoni impressed with the bat and Chammera bowled well with the new ball.&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings in their next game on Thursday (March 31).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) got off to a losing start in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) got off to a losing start in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they suffered a five-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Lucknow Super Giants failed to defend a total of 158 runs despite being in control midway through GT's run-chase. Lucknow Super Giants got off to a poor start after being asked to bat first as their top order collapsed inside the Powerplay. Deepak Hooda and young Ayush Badoni slammed half-centuries apiece to lift the team from 29/4 in the fifth over to a fighting total of 158/6 in 20 overs. Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera bowled a brilliant spell in the Powerplay to send Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill and all-rounder Vijay Shankar packing in quick succession to get his team off to a great start. Skipper Hardik Pandya and Matthew Wade then steadied the ship for GT before the side lost wickets in quick succession once again to find themselves in trouble. Also Read: KL Rahul recalls being sidelined despite a good CWC'19 for India, reveals how Chris Gayle lifted his spirits However, Rahul Tewatia, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar played crucial cameos to take the team home and hand Lucknow Super Giants their first loss of the season. LSG skipper Rahul was brutally trolled following the conclusion of the game for his tweet on the game. “This one felt like a win because of the way we fought. Proud,” KL Rahul said in his tweet. His words left a section of fans surprised as they brutally trolled the star batter. Check out some of the reactions: shameless https://t.co/d012WluSQU — Rohan (@mairohanhoon) March 29, 2022 × He can't be serious... https://t.co/SoQLUBTm2c — Rahul(@RahulPBKS) March 29, 2022 × how is he so dumb https://t.co/8S0IIOkbDI — bob (@shonalit7) March 29, 2022 × That way, Punjab has won most number of IPL titles https://t.co/Kze5THaQpl — Sanat Prabhu (@TheCovertIndian) March 29, 2022 × "Felt like a win" after bottling a game where opponent needed 68 off 30 balls. Unreal. https://t.co/zxZn5DYem6 — Jaideep Verma (@JaideepVerma17) March 29, 2022 × Felt like a soldier cause I played PUBG. https://t.co/pjPgkfFnQs — Binal (@binalvora12) March 29, 2022 × Felt like an IAS officer because of the way i wrote UPSC exam — Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) March 29, 2022 × Also Read: Ayush Badoni reveals Gambhir's advice after stellar debut: 'Don't play as per situation, seniors will do that' Though Lucknow lost their opening game against Gujarat Titans, there were a lot of positives for the debutants to take from the game as the likes of Hood and Badoni impressed with the bat and Chammera bowled well with the new ball. Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings in their next game on Thursday (March 31).

KL Rahul brutally trolled for 'felt like a win' tweet after Lucknow's loss against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022

Ayush Badoni's name was on every cricket fan's lips after the debutant set the stage alight on his Indian Premier&nbsp;League (IPL) debut against Gujarat Titans on Monday (March 28). The young batter from Delhi stole the show with his impressive batting under pressure for his side Lucknow Super Giants in their opening game of the season and earned applause from all corners.

Badoni, who had played only five T20 games in his career before making his IPL debut for Lucknow on Monday, displayed amazing temperament and skills as he took his time to settle down his nerves before launching an all-out attack against the Gujarat Titans bowlers.

Badoni came out to bat at number six when Lucknow were reeling at 29/4 in 4.3 overs. He combined with in-form Deepak Hooda, who slammed a brilliant knock of 55 runs off 41 balls, to add an 87-run stand for the fifth wicket. The youngster looked unfazed despite coming out to bat in a pressure situation on his debut.

Badoni went on to score 54 off 41 balls laced with four fours and three sixes as he took the likes of Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan to the cleaners. Badoni's impressive show on debut left many in awe of the 22-year-old, who had scored just 8 runs in five T20 matches before Monday.

Badoni credited former India opener and Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir for backing him a lot and showing his faith in him from the very first game of the season. Badoni revealed Gambhir told him not to bat as per the situation and play his natural game as there were seniors in the side who are there to play as per the match situation.

"Gautam bhaiya backed me a lot. He told me to play just my natural game. He told me you won't get the one-odd match, but you will get a proper run. He also told me, 'you don't need to play according to the situation. There are senior players to do that. You show us your natural game'," Badoni said at the post-match press conference after Lucknow Super Giants' clash against Gujarat Titans.

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Half-centuries from Badoni and Hoods helped Lucknow Super Giants in bouncing back after a top-order collapse as they managed to post a total of 158/6 on the board in 20 overs. However, their efforts went in vain as Gujarat Titans chased down the target with two balls to spare in the thrilling encounter to hand Lucknow their first defeat of the season.

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Nonetheless, it was Badoni, who became an overnight star after his sensational debut. The young batter had been going unsold in the IPL for the last three auctions and was finally glad to get a chance to show his talent in the league.

"I have been in the auction for three years and have gone unsold. I have been to trials for two-three teams but nobody picked me at the auction eventually. So I am grateful to Lucknow for picking me," said the 22-year-old, who is expected to become a regular feature in Lucknow's playing XI this season.

Ayush Badoni's name was on every cricket fan's lips after the debutant set the stage alight on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Gujarat Titans on Monday (March 28).

Ayush Badoni's name was on every cricket fan's lips after the debutant set the stage alight on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Gujarat Titans on Monday (March 28). The young batter from Delhi stole the show with his impressive batting under pressure for his side Lucknow Super Giants in their opening game of the season and earned applause from all corners. Badoni, who had played only five T20 games in his career before making his IPL debut for Lucknow on Monday, displayed amazing temperament and skills as he took his time to settle down his nerves before launching an all-out attack against the Gujarat Titans bowlers. Badoni came out to bat at number six when Lucknow were reeling at 29/4 in 4.3 overs. He combined with in-form Deepak Hooda, who slammed a brilliant knock of 55 runs off 41 balls, to add an 87-run stand for the fifth wicket. The youngster looked unfazed despite coming out to bat in a pressure situation on his debut. Badoni went on to score 54 off 41 balls laced with four fours and three sixes as he took the likes of Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan to the cleaners. Badoni's impressive show on debut left many in awe of the 22-year-old, who had scored just 8 runs in five T20 matches before Monday. Badoni credited former India opener and Lucknow Super Giants' mentor Gautam Gambhir for backing him a lot and showing his faith in him from the very first game of the season. Badoni revealed Gambhir told him not to bat as per the situation and play his natural game as there were seniors in the side who are there to play as per the match situation. "Gautam bhaiya backed me a lot. He told me to play just my natural game. He told me you won't get the one-odd match, but you will get a proper run. He also told me, 'you don't need to play according to the situation. There are senior players to do that. You show us your natural game'," Badoni said at the post-match press conference after Lucknow Super Giants' clash against Gujarat Titans. Also Read: A new dawn at CSK as MS Dhoni springs a surprise for one final time Half-centuries from Badoni and Hoods helped Lucknow Super Giants in bouncing back after a top-order collapse as they managed to post a total of 158/6 on the board in 20 overs. However, their efforts went in vain as Gujarat Titans chased down the target with two balls to spare in the thrilling encounter to hand Lucknow their first defeat of the season. Also Read: Krunal, Hooda hug it out during Lucknow Super Giants' face-off vs Gujarat Titans - WATCH Nonetheless, it was Badoni, who became an overnight star after his sensational debut. The young batter had been going unsold in the IPL for the last three auctions and was finally glad to get a chance to show his talent in the league. "I have been in the auction for three years and have gone unsold. I have been to trials for two-three teams but nobody picked me at the auction eventually. So I am grateful to Lucknow for picking me," said the 22-year-old, who is expected to become a regular feature in Lucknow's playing XI this season.

Ayush Badoni reveals Gambhir's advice after stellar debut: 'Don't play as per situation, seniors will do that'

Match 4 of the ongoing IPL 2022 edition saw two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other on Monday evening (March 28). As both teams were eager to start off the season with a win, it was Hardik Pandya-led GT franchise that went past the finish line, courtesy five wickets in pursuit of 159,&nbsp;in a tight contest.

There were plenty of moments in the marquee encounter, which was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It saw two best friends KL Rahul and Hardik square off as captains whereas the Pandya brothers also competed against each other for the first time in IPL history. In addition, the Indian cricket fans enjoyed watching Krunal-Deepak Hooda bury their hatchet and play together in the Lucknow franchise.

In chase of a challenging 159, Hardik &amp; Co. had lost opener Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar in a flash. However, they had their experienced duo -- Matthew Wade and captain Hardik -- in the middle at the halfway stage. Needing 87 off 60 balls, Hardik took on his elder brother Krunal on the first ball of the 11th over and paid the price; being caught at the deep for a 28-ball 33.&nbsp;

Dismissing his young brother, Krunal's reaction went viral as he didn't celebrate the wicket and hesitantly hugged his teammates. Here's the video:

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Hardik spoke about getting dismissed to his elder brother at the post-match presentation and said, "Getting out to Krunal would have pinched me more had we lost, but now the family is neutral and happy. He got me out and we won the match."

After Mohammed Shami's three-fer restricted Lucknow to 158-6, Gujarat ended the run-chase in the last over courtesy Rahul Tewatia (24 off 40 not out) and David Miller's vital knocks.

Match 4 of the ongoing IPL 2022 edition saw two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other on Monday evening (March 28).

Match 4 of the ongoing IPL 2022 edition saw two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other on Monday evening (March 28). As both teams were eager to start off the season with a win, it was Hardik Pandya-led GT franchise that went past the finish line, courtesy five wickets in pursuit of 159, in a tight contest. There were plenty of moments in the marquee encounter, which was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It saw two best friends KL Rahul and Hardik square off as captains whereas the Pandya brothers also competed against each other for the first time in IPL history. In addition, the Indian cricket fans enjoyed watching Krunal-Deepak Hooda bury their hatchet and play together in the Lucknow franchise. In chase of a challenging 159, Hardik & Co. had lost opener Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar in a flash. However, they had their experienced duo -- Matthew Wade and captain Hardik -- in the middle at the halfway stage. Needing 87 off 60 balls, Hardik took on his elder brother Krunal on the first ball of the 11th over and paid the price; being caught at the deep for a 28-ball 33. Dismissing his young brother, Krunal's reaction went viral as he didn't celebrate the wicket and hesitantly hugged his teammates. Here's the video: ALSO READ | SRH vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match? WATCH - Battle of brothers: @krunalpandya24 goes one up on Hardik. Full video 📽️📽️https://t.co/EWbIHmwR3p #TATAIPL #GTvLSG pic.twitter.com/xE2omUC2V2 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 28, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Krunal, Hooda hug it out during Lucknow Super Giants' face-off vs Gujarat Titans - WATCH Hardik spoke about getting dismissed to his elder brother at the post-match presentation and said, "Getting out to Krunal would have pinched me more had we lost, but now the family is neutral and happy. He got me out and we won the match." After Mohammed Shami's three-fer restricted Lucknow to 158-6, Gujarat ended the run-chase in the last over courtesy Rahul Tewatia (24 off 40 not out) and David Miller's vital knocks.

IPL 2022: Krunal refrains from celebrating brother Hardik's wicket, his reaction goes viral - WATCH

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition will see two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28). After much wait, the two new sides will start their respective campaigns as the ardent IPL fans will be eager to see what they bring to the table overall.

Talking about the Lucknow franchise, they will be without some big players in the initial few games. The likes of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Marcus Stoinis will not be available. On the other hand, GT isn't missing a lot of players at present. They don't have Jason Roy, who pulled out of the season citing bio-bubble concerns. Alzarri Joseph will join them in a bit. However, GT's main worry is the lack of big Indian batters in the middle. All in all, it will be interesting to see how Hardik Pandya fills in the gaps and leads in his maiden season.

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Match prediction for Lucknow vs Gujarat:&nbsp;Both sides will meet each other at the Wankhede Stadium, which hosted the season-opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The pitch was a bit dump on that day and run-scoring became easier as the game progressed, due to the dew factor. The two new captains will be eager to bowl first and a lot will fall upon the finishers from both the camps if the match goes down the wire in a high-scoring affair.&nbsp;

Tough to predict a winner. Lucknow is slightly more powerful in batting and have all-rounders in their mix. Meanwhile, Gujarat have a challenging set of bowlers.

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition will see two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28).

Match 4 of the IPL 2022 edition will see two debutant teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) face each other at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday evening (March 28). After much wait, the two new sides will start their respective campaigns as the ardent IPL fans will be eager to see what they bring to the table overall. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, they will be without some big players in the initial few games. The likes of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Marcus Stoinis will not be available. On the other hand, GT isn't missing a lot of players at present. They don't have Jason Roy, who pulled out of the season citing bio-bubble concerns. Alzarri Joseph will join them in a bit. However, GT's main worry is the lack of big Indian batters in the middle. All in all, it will be interesting to see how Hardik Pandya fills in the gaps and leads in his maiden season. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Rohit's MI attain unwanted record after going down to DC, lose opening game for 10th time in a row Match prediction for Lucknow vs Gujarat: Both sides will meet each other at the Wankhede Stadium, which hosted the season-opener between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The pitch was a bit dump on that day and run-scoring became easier as the game progressed, due to the dew factor. The two new captains will be eager to bowl first and a lot will fall upon the finishers from both the camps if the match goes down the wire in a high-scoring affair. Tough to predict a winner. Lucknow is slightly more powerful in batting and have all-rounders in their mix. Meanwhile, Gujarat have a challenging set of bowlers.

LSG vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match?

Gujarat Titans rode brilliant performances from Rahul Tewatia and Mohammed Shami to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign with a five-wicket victory over fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday. Thanks to the victory, they claimed the fourth spot in the points table with a net run rate of 0.286 while the Lucknow franchise are currently in fifth position.<o:p></o:p>

Delhi Capitals continue to grab the top position with NRR of 0.914 followed by Punjab Kings (0.697) who defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore and the third position goes to Kolkata Knight Riders.

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In the second half of the points table, defending champions CSK are currently in the sixth position followed by RCB and Mumbai Indians. The two remaining teams in the competition - Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals - will play their opening match of the season on Tuesday.<o:p></o:p>

On Monday, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda slammed fifties to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a total of 158/6 in 20 overs. The Lucknow franchise was off to a horrible start as Mohammed Shami took three wickets within the first 10 overs to leave them tottering. However, the two youngsters showed a lot of character to fight back and Krunal Pandya played a 13-ball-21 cameo at the end.

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In reply, Gujarat Titans&nbsp;were provided a good foundation by Matthew Wade and Hardik Pandya who were dismissed after getting good starts. However, Rahul Tewatia (40 off 24 balls) stitched together a brilliant performance with David Miller (30 off 21 balls) to guide the Gujarat Titans to victory. <o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans rode brilliant performances from Rahul Tewatia and Mohammed Shami to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign with a five-wicket victory over fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday.

Gujarat Titans rode brilliant performances from Rahul Tewatia and Mohammed Shami to start their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign with a five-wicket victory over fellow debutants Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday. Thanks to the victory, they claimed the fourth spot in the points table with a net run rate of 0.286 while the Lucknow franchise are currently in fifth position. Delhi Capitals continue to grab the top position with NRR of 0.914 followed by Punjab Kings (0.697) who defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore and the third position goes to Kolkata Knight Riders. In the second half of the points table, defending champions CSK are currently in the sixth position followed by RCB and Mumbai Indians. The two remaining teams in the competition - Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals - will play their opening match of the season on Tuesday. On Monday, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda slammed fifties to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a total of 158/6 in 20 overs. The Lucknow franchise was off to a horrible start as Mohammed Shami took three wickets within the first 10 overs to leave them tottering. However, the two youngsters showed a lot of character to fight back and Krunal Pandya played a 13-ball-21 cameo at the end. Also read | Shubman Gill pulls off 'catch of the tournament' for Gujarat Titans - WATCH In reply, Gujarat Titans were provided a good foundation by Matthew Wade and Hardik Pandya who were dismissed after getting good starts. However, Rahul Tewatia (40 off 24 balls) stitched together a brilliant performance with David Miller (30 off 21 balls) to guide the Gujarat Titans to victory.

IPL 2022 points table: Gujarat Titans grab fourth spot with victory over Lucknow Super Giants

KL Rahul got off to a disappointing start to his stint with Lucknow Super Giants as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck against Gujarat Titans during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Monday. He was dismissed by a brilliant swinging delivery from Mohammed Shami.<o:p></o:p>

Rahul, who will be leading the debutants Lucknow Super Giants this season, was released by Punjab Kings ahead of the season after scoring an impressive number of runs in the last two seasons.<o:p></o:p>

On Monday, Rahul was foxed by the late swing from Shami on the first ball of the day and the review showed that he had nicked the delivery into the gloves of wicket-keeper Matthew Wade.

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It was the first duck for KL Rahul after 56 innings in the IPL with the last one coming against Gujarat Lions in 2016 when he was dismissed for a golden duck by pacer Dhawal Kulkarni.<o:p></o:p>

KL Rahul has scored 3273 runs in 95 IPL matches. The right-hander scored 397 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 season but he was released from the franchise.<o:p></o:p>

KL Rahul continued to perform well after joining Punjab Kings scoring 659 runs in 2018, 593 runs in 2019, 670 runs in 2020 and 626 runs in 2021 and he even led the Punjab side for 2020 and 2021.

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Earlier, Gujarat Titans&nbsp;won the toss and opted to field against Lucknow Super Giants.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans&nbsp;went with four overseas options in their season opener – Lockie Ferguson, David Miller, Rashid Khan and Matthew Wade. While, on the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants used just three of their overseas players – Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis and Dushmantha Chameera.<o:p></o:p>

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KL Rahul got off to a disappointing start to his stint with Lucknow Super Giants as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck against Gujarat Titans during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Monday.

KL Rahul got off to a disappointing start to his stint with Lucknow Super Giants as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck against Gujarat Titans during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter on Monday. He was dismissed by a brilliant swinging delivery from Mohammed Shami. Rahul, who will be leading the debutants Lucknow Super Giants this season, was released by Punjab Kings ahead of the season after scoring an impressive number of runs in the last two seasons. On Monday, Rahul was foxed by the late swing from Shami on the first ball of the day and the review showed that he had nicked the delivery into the gloves of wicket-keeper Matthew Wade. Also read | Catch of the tournament? Shubman Gill plucks a stunner against Gujarat Titans - WATCH It was the first duck for KL Rahul after 56 innings in the IPL with the last one coming against Gujarat Lions in 2016 when he was dismissed for a golden duck by pacer Dhawal Kulkarni. KL Rahul has scored 3273 runs in 95 IPL matches. The right-hander scored 397 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 season but he was released from the franchise. KL Rahul continued to perform well after joining Punjab Kings scoring 659 runs in 2018, 593 runs in 2019, 670 runs in 2020 and 626 runs in 2021 and he even led the Punjab side for 2020 and 2021. Also read | 33 wides! RCB and Punjab Kings register bizarre record in high-scoring IPL 2022 clash Earlier, Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to field against Lucknow Super Giants. Gujarat Titans went with four overseas options in their season opener – Lockie Ferguson, David Miller, Rashid Khan and Matthew Wade. While, on the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants used just three of their overseas players – Quinton de Kock, Evin Lewis and Dushmantha Chameera.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul dismissed for golden duck on debut for Lucknow Super Giants

KL Rahul will be looking to continue his brilliant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he makes his debut for his new franchise Lucknow Super Giants. After a long association with Punjab Kings, Rahul decided to part ways and he was retained by the Lucknow franchise for INR 17 crore.<o:p></o:p>

Rahul will also be leading the Lucknow Super Giants side in their first season of IPL

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While Rahul has produced brilliant performances in the IPL over the years, he has also played the highest&nbsp;number of dot balls during the powerplay phase since 2019. Off the 661 deliveries he has faced in the first six overs of the match, he has played 295 dots. That is the most by any batsman since 2019 with compatriot Shikhar Dhawan comes second with 274 dots out of 650 balls faced.<o:p></o:p>

This is an approach that can be seen in his batting since becoming the Punjab Kings skipper as his strike rate before the 2019 season was in the early 140s but it dropped to the 120s in 2019. With a brittle middle order, the onus was on Rahul and other top order batsman to guide the innings.

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However, Rahul will be partnering Quinton de Kock in Lucknow Super Giants and the South Africa international is known for his six hitting prowess in the powerplays. De Kock has slammed 36 sixes in the first six overs since 2019 – the most by any batsman with Rahul in second spot with 29.<o:p></o:p>

Lucknow Super Giants will start their campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

KL Rahul will be looking to continue his brilliant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he makes his debut for his new franchise Lucknow Super Giants. After a long association with Punjab Kings, Rahul decided to part ways and he was retained by the Lucknow franchise for INR 17 crore.

KL Rahul will be looking to continue his brilliant run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he makes his debut for his new franchise Lucknow Super Giants. After a long association with Punjab Kings, Rahul decided to part ways and he was retained by the Lucknow franchise for INR 17 crore. Rahul will also be leading the Lucknow Super Giants side in their first season of IPL Also read | IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar opines on KL Rahul's captaincy stint with Punjab Kings While Rahul has produced brilliant performances in the IPL over the years, he has also played the highest number of dot balls during the powerplay phase since 2019. Off the 661 deliveries he has faced in the first six overs of the match, he has played 295 dots. That is the most by any batsman since 2019 with compatriot Shikhar Dhawan comes second with 274 dots out of 650 balls faced. This is an approach that can be seen in his batting since becoming the Punjab Kings skipper as his strike rate before the 2019 season was in the early 140s but it dropped to the 120s in 2019. With a brittle middle order, the onus was on Rahul and other top order batsman to guide the innings. Also read | Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda to feature? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI for GT clash However, Rahul will be partnering Quinton de Kock in Lucknow Super Giants and the South Africa international is known for his six hitting prowess in the powerplays. De Kock has slammed 36 sixes in the first six overs since 2019 – the most by any batsman with Rahul in second spot with 29. Lucknow Super Giants will start their campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions on Monday.

IPL 2022: Numbers reveal one area of concern for Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul

IPL 2022 is bigger and better as two new teams Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns in their maiden clash. LSG skipper&nbsp;KL Rahul&nbsp;led Punjab Kings in the last season but Hardik Pandya's ability as captain is yet to be seen.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans' most notable player is&nbsp;Rashid Khan, arguably the best T20 bowler in the world whilst the likes of all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia add balance to the side.

Lucknow Super Giants will&nbsp;be without some key&nbsp;players in the initial few games. With the likes of&nbsp;Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Marcus Stoinis missing&nbsp;Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will have some big shoes to fill.

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Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;

Where is the IPL 2022&nbsp;match between&nbsp;Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants taking place?

The IPL 2022&nbsp;match between&nbsp;Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

What time does the IPL 2022&nbsp;match between&nbsp;Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants begin?

The IPL 2022&nbsp;match between&nbsp;Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants begins at 7:30 PM IST&nbsp;on Monday, March 28.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2022&nbsp;match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants?

The IPL 2022&nbsp;match between&nbsp;Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2022&nbsp;match between GT vs LSG&nbsp;will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2022 is bigger and better as two new teams Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns in their maiden clash. LSG skipper KL Rahul led Punjab Kings in the last season but Hardik Pandya's ability as captain is yet to be seen.

IPL 2022 is bigger and better as two new teams Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns in their maiden clash. LSG skipper KL Rahul led Punjab Kings in the last season but Hardik Pandya's ability as captain is yet to be seen. Gujarat Titans' most notable player is Rashid Khan, arguably the best T20 bowler in the world whilst the likes of all-rounders Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia add balance to the side. Lucknow Super Giants will be without some key players in the initial few games. With the likes of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Marcus Stoinis missing Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will have some big shoes to fill. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar opines on KL Rahul's captaincy stint with Punjab Kings Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants taking place? The IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. What time does the IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants begin? The IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday, March 28. ALSO READ: Who will open with Gill? Gujarat Titans predicted XI for IPL 2022 game against Lucknow Super Giants Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants? The IPL 2022 match between Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match between GT vs LSG will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2022, GT vs LSG, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants?

KL Rahul was the skipper for Punjab Kings during the 2020 and 2021 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but he was unable to guide the franchise to their first ever title.

However, ahead of the new season, the batsman decided to part ways with the franchise and he will now be leading the newcomers Lucknow Super Giants as he was retained for INR 17 crore ahead of the mega auction.<o:p></o:p>

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar gave his opinion on KL Rahul’s captaincy stint with Punjab Kings and said that things can be different for him at the Lucknow Super Giants this year.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-krunal-pandya-deepak-hooda-to-feature-lucknow-super-giants-predicted-playing-xi-for-gt-clash-466274" hreflang="en">Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda to feature? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI for GT clash</a>

"When he was the captain of Punjab Kings, he seemed to be preoccupied, maybe he was not getting the 11 that he wanted. The new franchise Lucknow Super Giants is going to be a different challenge for KL and if he can bat the way he did in previous seasons and take the team to the knockouts if not actually the finals, then he would have taken a big step forward as far as his own cricketing career is concerned," Gavaskar said when asked about KL Rahul on Star Sports show 'Gameplan'.<o:p></o:p>

The batting legend also said that Rahul along with Quinton de Kock will make a brilliant opening pair for Lucknow Super Giants and it will be a huge asset for the side in this year’s competition.<o:p></o:p>

"The best part about Quinton de Kock is the fact that he also has captaincy experience. He has been a captain of South Africa and knows all formats of the game. He knows what team building is all about because we are talking about a different team now. He will be very keen to contribute towards the team building process," Gavaskar added while talking about the opening pair.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lsg-vs-gt-ipl-2022-prediction-today-who-will-win-lucknow-super-giants-vs-gujarat-titans-match-466246" hreflang="en">LSG vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match?</a>

"KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock's right-hand and left-hand combination makes a devastating opening pair and they can get the team off to a flying start," he further stated.

<o:p>Lucknow Super Giants will begin their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions on Monday.</o:p>

KL Rahul was the skipper for Punjab Kings during the 2020 and 2021 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but he was unable to guide the franchise to their first ever title.

KL Rahul was the skipper for Punjab Kings during the 2020 and 2021 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but he was unable to guide the franchise to their first ever title. However, ahead of the new season, the batsman decided to part ways with the franchise and he will now be leading the newcomers Lucknow Super Giants as he was retained for INR 17 crore ahead of the mega auction. Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar gave his opinion on KL Rahul’s captaincy stint with Punjab Kings and said that things can be different for him at the Lucknow Super Giants this year. Also read | Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda to feature? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI for GT clash "When he was the captain of Punjab Kings, he seemed to be preoccupied, maybe he was not getting the 11 that he wanted. The new franchise Lucknow Super Giants is going to be a different challenge for KL and if he can bat the way he did in previous seasons and take the team to the knockouts if not actually the finals, then he would have taken a big step forward as far as his own cricketing career is concerned," Gavaskar said when asked about KL Rahul on Star Sports show 'Gameplan'. The batting legend also said that Rahul along with Quinton de Kock will make a brilliant opening pair for Lucknow Super Giants and it will be a huge asset for the side in this year’s competition. "The best part about Quinton de Kock is the fact that he also has captaincy experience. He has been a captain of South Africa and knows all formats of the game. He knows what team building is all about because we are talking about a different team now. He will be very keen to contribute towards the team building process," Gavaskar added while talking about the opening pair. Also read | LSG vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match? "KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock's right-hand and left-hand combination makes a devastating opening pair and they can get the team off to a flying start," he further stated. Lucknow Super Giants will begin their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Lions on Monday.

IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar opines on KL Rahul's captaincy stint with Punjab Kings

Gujarat Lions will be looking to start their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a win as they take on fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday. While Hardik Pandya will be leading the side this year, spinner Rashid Khan was appointed vice-captain on Sunday.<o:p></o:p>

While most IPL sides are missing major names in their squads at the moment, Gujarat Lions have only one significant absence – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph who is currently playing for the national side. He is expected to land in India this week and will be available for their next game.

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Shubman Gill, who was the third player retained by the franchise besides Hardik and Rashid, is expected to open the batting and he will most likely be accompanied by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The Afghanistan international was picked after England’s Jason Roy opted out of the competition.<o:p></o:p>

With Matthew Wade also there in the squad, he can be a good option for the side but Wriddhiman Saha may get the nod ahead of him for the first game and he will be joined by Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the middle order along with South Africa’s David Miller who will be used as an aggressive pick.<o:p></o:p>

In all-rounders, skipper Hardik and Vijay Shankar will be medium pace options for the side while big money signing Rahul Tewatia will be a good spin option along with his effective batting.

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In the spin department, Gujarat Lions boast of a formidable fast bowling duo of Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami while a lot of responsibility will fall on Rashid Khan to provide crucial wickets.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Lions Predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wriddhiman Saha, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Lions will be looking to start their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a win as they take on fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday.

Gujarat Lions will be looking to start their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a win as they take on fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday. While Hardik Pandya will be leading the side this year, spinner Rashid Khan was appointed vice-captain on Sunday. While most IPL sides are missing major names in their squads at the moment, Gujarat Lions have only one significant absence – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph who is currently playing for the national side. He is expected to land in India this week and will be available for their next game. Also read | IPL 2022: Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda to feature? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI for GT clash Shubman Gill, who was the third player retained by the franchise besides Hardik and Rashid, is expected to open the batting and he will most likely be accompanied by Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The Afghanistan international was picked after England’s Jason Roy opted out of the competition. With Matthew Wade also there in the squad, he can be a good option for the side but Wriddhiman Saha may get the nod ahead of him for the first game and he will be joined by Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the middle order along with South Africa’s David Miller who will be used as an aggressive pick. In all-rounders, skipper Hardik and Vijay Shankar will be medium pace options for the side while big money signing Rahul Tewatia will be a good spin option along with his effective batting. Also read | Holder to Stoinis: Overseas stars who will miss Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022 In the spin department, Gujarat Lions boast of a formidable fast bowling duo of Lockie Ferguson and Mohammed Shami while a lot of responsibility will fall on Rashid Khan to provide crucial wickets. Gujarat Lions Predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Wriddhiman Saha, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, David Miller, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami

Who will open with Gill? Gujarat Titans predicted XI for IPL 2022 game against Lucknow Super Giants

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will make their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans (GT)&nbsp;at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28). Lucknow Super Giants managed to build a formidable squad capable of challenging for the title at the mega auction last year but are set to miss some of their key players for the opener.

Lucknow Super Giants will be without two of their best all-rounders - Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis for their season-opener against Gujarat Titans while another all-rounder Kyle Mayers is also unavailable for selection. While Stoinis is likely to miss the first couple of weeks of action in IPL 2022 due to international duty, both Holder and Mayers are likely to be available for selection later this week.

Lucknow Super Giants had been handed a huge blow ahead of the start of the season after England pacer Mark Wood was ruled out of the competition due to an injury. He has been replaced by Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye but there is no update on Tye's availability for the opener against Gujarat Titans.

In the absence of the likes of Stoinis, Holder and Mayers, Lucknow's pace attack looks thin as Avesh Khan and Sri Lanka's&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera are the only prominent names in the squad. While the du is expected to feature against GT, Lucknow might play Indian pacer Ankit Rajpoot as the third fast bowler in the playing XI.

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Despite missing the services of Stoinis and Holder, Lucknow have plenty of options available in the all-rounders' department with the likes of Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda and Krishnappa Gowtham in their squad. All three are likely to make the cut in the XI along with Manish Pandey and Manan Vohra in the middle-order.

Captain KL Rahul is likely to open the batting with South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock, who will also keep the wickets for the franchise, as confirmed before by their mentor Gautam Gambhir. LSG will be looking to get off to a winning start and set the ball rolling in their debut IPL campaign.

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Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI against Gujarat Titans:

KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Manan Vohra, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot, Dushmantha Chameera

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will make their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28).

KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will make their Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28). Lucknow Super Giants managed to build a formidable squad capable of challenging for the title at the mega auction last year but are set to miss some of their key players for the opener. Lucknow Super Giants will be without two of their best all-rounders - Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis for their season-opener against Gujarat Titans while another all-rounder Kyle Mayers is also unavailable for selection. While Stoinis is likely to miss the first couple of weeks of action in IPL 2022 due to international duty, both Holder and Mayers are likely to be available for selection later this week. Lucknow Super Giants had been handed a huge blow ahead of the start of the season after England pacer Mark Wood was ruled out of the competition due to an injury. He has been replaced by Australian fast bowler Andrew Tye but there is no update on Tye's availability for the opener against Gujarat Titans. In the absence of the likes of Stoinis, Holder and Mayers, Lucknow's pace attack looks thin as Avesh Khan and Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera are the only prominent names in the squad. While the du is expected to feature against GT, Lucknow might play Indian pacer Ankit Rajpoot as the third fast bowler in the playing XI. Also Read: Holder to Stoinis: Overseas stars who will miss Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022 Despite missing the services of Stoinis and Holder, Lucknow have plenty of options available in the all-rounders' department with the likes of Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda and Krishnappa Gowtham in their squad. All three are likely to make the cut in the XI along with Manish Pandey and Manan Vohra in the middle-order. Captain KL Rahul is likely to open the batting with South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock, who will also keep the wickets for the franchise, as confirmed before by their mentor Gautam Gambhir. LSG will be looking to get off to a winning start and set the ball rolling in their debut IPL campaign. Also Read: LSG vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI against Gujarat Titans: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey, Manan Vohra, Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot, Dushmantha Chameera

IPL 2022: Krunal Pandya, Deepak Hooda to feature? Lucknow Super Giants' predicted playing XI for GT clash

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be making their IPL debuts together when they lock horns against each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28). The two teams were inducted into the IPL this year and will be looking to get off to a winning start in their maiden campaign in the cash-rich league.

While Lucknow Super Giants are being led by star India batter KL Rahul, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be captaining the Gujarat Titans team. Both Rahul and Hardik have been brilliant performers in the IPL over the years and will be looking to continue their impressive run for their respective sides in the ongoing season.

Apart from roping in the two superstars as their respective captains, both Lucknow Super Giants and the Gujarat Titans bought some overseas stars at the mega auction and the players' draft. While Lucknow roped in the likes of Jason Holder, Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock and Dushmantha Chameera among others, Gujarat Titans have the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan, David Miller and Matthew Wade in their squad.

Both teams are likely to miss a host of overseas stars for their opening game of the season due to international commitments. Here we take a look at the overseas stars who miss the clash between Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 on Monday.

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Lucknow Super Giants - Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been handed a major setback ahead of their opening game against Gujarat Titans as they will miss as many as three of their overseas stars for the game. While Stoinis is currently in Pakistan with the Australian squad for the upcoming white-ball series, Holder and Mayers were part of the West Indies squad for their recently-concluded Test series against England at home.

Stoinis is likely to miss the first two weeks of action in IPL 2022 but Holder and Mayers are expected to land in India this week and be available for the franchise soon.

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Gujarat Titans - Alzarri Joseph&nbsp;

West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph is the only overseas player unavailable for the Gujarat Titans as he was also part of his national team for their recently-concluded Test series against England. Joseph too is expected to land in India this week and is likely to be available for his franchise's next game against Delhi Capitals.

 
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be making their IPL debuts together when they lock horns against each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be making their IPL debuts together when they lock horns against each other at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (March 28). The two teams were inducted into the IPL this year and will be looking to get off to a winning start in their maiden campaign in the cash-rich league. While Lucknow Super Giants are being led by star India batter KL Rahul, all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be captaining the Gujarat Titans team. Both Rahul and Hardik have been brilliant performers in the IPL over the years and will be looking to continue their impressive run for their respective sides in the ongoing season. Apart from roping in the two superstars as their respective captains, both Lucknow Super Giants and the Gujarat Titans bought some overseas stars at the mega auction and the players' draft. While Lucknow roped in the likes of Jason Holder, Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock and Dushmantha Chameera among others, Gujarat Titans have the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan, David Miller and Matthew Wade in their squad. Both teams are likely to miss a host of overseas stars for their opening game of the season due to international commitments. Here we take a look at the overseas stars who miss the clash between Gujarat Titans and the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 on Monday. Also Read: LSG vs GT, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans match? Lucknow Super Giants - Marcus Stoinis, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been handed a major setback ahead of their opening game against Gujarat Titans as they will miss as many as three of their overseas stars for the game. While Stoinis is currently in Pakistan with the Australian squad for the upcoming white-ball series, Holder and Mayers were part of the West Indies squad for their recently-concluded Test series against England at home. Stoinis is likely to miss the first two weeks of action in IPL 2022 but Holder and Mayers are expected to land in India this week and be available for the franchise soon. Also Read: Rohit's MI attain unwanted record after going down to DC, lose opening game for 10th time in a row Gujarat Titans - Alzarri Joseph West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph is the only overseas player unavailable for the Gujarat Titans as he was also part of his national team for their recently-concluded Test series against England. Joseph too is expected to land in India this week and is likely to be available for his franchise's next game against Delhi Capitals.

Holder to Stoinis: Overseas stars who will miss Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022

Gujarat Titans unveiled Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan as their vice-captain ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

Rashid was picked by Gujarat Titans ahead of the auction for INR 15 crore – the same amount that they paid for skipper Hardik Pandya. Till now, Rashid has played 76 matches in the IPL and he has taken 93 wickets during his long partnership with Sunrisers Hyderabad since joining them in 2017.

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Besides Rashid and Hardik, Gujarat Kings also retained Shubman Gill who was released by Kolkata Knight Riders. Other key players are Lockie Ferguson, Jason Holder and Mohammed Shami.<o:p></o:p>

Earlier, while talking on ‘Backstage with Boria’, Rashid shared his thoughts on Hardik. <o:p></o:p>

“He is a very nice person. We haven’t played together before but with the friendship and bond we share, it still feels like we have been playing together for years now. He is a great guy and always brings in a positive vibe whenever we talk about my game and his mindset” the spinner said.

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“He is the captain. It will be a great opportunity for me to learn as much as possible. I will also share my experiences of playing in different leagues. “He is a new captain and this is a new team so definitely there will be so many things going on around his mind,” Rashid Khan added.<o:p></o:p>

Both Gujarat Lions and Lucknow Super Giants are joining the IPL this year as the organisers decided to expand the tournament into a ten-team affair.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans unveiled Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan as their vice-captain ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday.

Gujarat Titans unveiled Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan as their vice-captain ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants in Mumbai on Monday. Rashid was picked by Gujarat Titans ahead of the auction for INR 15 crore – the same amount that they paid for skipper Hardik Pandya. Till now, Rashid has played 76 matches in the IPL and he has taken 93 wickets during his long partnership with Sunrisers Hyderabad since joining them in 2017. Also read | Seifert pulls off stunning catch to dismiss MI's Pollard - WATCH Besides Rashid and Hardik, Gujarat Kings also retained Shubman Gill who was released by Kolkata Knight Riders. Other key players are Lockie Ferguson, Jason Holder and Mohammed Shami. Earlier, while talking on ‘Backstage with Boria’, Rashid shared his thoughts on Hardik. “He is a very nice person. We haven’t played together before but with the friendship and bond we share, it still feels like we have been playing together for years now. He is a great guy and always brings in a positive vibe whenever we talk about my game and his mindset” the spinner said. Also read | IPL 2022: Kishan's 81* in vain as Lalit, Axar power DC to six-wicket win vs MI “He is the captain. It will be a great opportunity for me to learn as much as possible. I will also share my experiences of playing in different leagues. “He is a new captain and this is a new team so definitely there will be so many things going on around his mind,” Rashid Khan added. Both Gujarat Lions and Lucknow Super Giants are joining the IPL this year as the organisers decided to expand the tournament into a ten-team affair.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Lions unveil vice-captain ahead of Lucknow Super Giants encounter

KL Rahul is all set to embark on a new journey in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career as he will lead debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming season. Rahul captained Punjab Kings for two seasons and was also their leading run-getter in both the editions before deciding to leave the franchise to join Lucknow Super Giants this year.

At Punjab Kings, the expectations were high from Rahul when he was appointed as the leader of the side ahead of IPL 2020. However, he failed to impress as a captain as Punjab failed to make it to the playoffs in two seasons under his leadership. The imbalance in Punjab's squad and an inconsistent middle-order were seen as two of the major reasons behind the team's struggles under Rahul.

As an opener, Rahul would lead from the front and score heap of runs for his franchise but the lack of support in the middle-order often hampered his strike rate and aggressive instincts while batting. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who will be the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022, wants Rahul to not repeat the mistakes from his time at Punjab Kings.

Gambhir said he would like Rahul the batter to take charge and take calculated risks in order to improve his and his team's performances on the pitch. Gambhir also confirmed that Rahul will not have to keep wickets for LSG to ensure he has less pressure and is&nbsp;relaxed as captain.

"Ultimately, it is the leader who is the flag-bearer of a team and so it's Rahul who will lead Lucknow Super Giants on and off the field. For me, it is important to have KL Rahul the batter, who is also the captain of the team rather than KL Rahul, the captain, who also bats. I hope I am able to make you understand the difference,” Gambhir said in a&nbsp;conversation with PTI.

"Any captain should learn to take risks. I would want Rahul to take risks and unless you take calculated risks, you won't know if you would succeed or not. Also this time, Quinton de Kock will be our wicketkeeper, so with no keeping duties, he can be free and relaxed, concentrating on his batting and leadership,” he explained.

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Gambhir also issued a warning to Rahul in regards to his India captaincy aspirations. The stylish right-hander is currently the vice-captain of the Indian team across formats and is seen as one of the future leaders of the Indian team. He has also captained the Indian team in a few matches in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma.

When asked if there will be additional pressure on Rahul to prove his captaincy credentials in the IPL keeping the India job in mind, Gambhir said no one should play in the IPL looking at the national team. The Lucknow Super Giants mentor believes IPl performances will not guarantee India captaincy for Rahul.

"Know one thing. There is a difference between being talked up as a future India captain and ultimately being appointed India captain. I have never believed that you should play IPL looking at the national team. IPL is a platform to express one's self. One can grow as a leader but there are no guarantees that there is a time period that IPL will help you become India captain," said Gambhir.

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Lucknow Super Giants have managed to assemble a brilliant squad for their debut season in the IPL this year. Their squad features the likes of Rahul, De Kock, Manish Pandey, Avesh Khan, Jason Holder and Krunal Pandya among others who can all be game-changers on their day.

Lucknow Super Giants will open their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans on Monday (March 28). 
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KL Rahul is all set to embark on a new journey in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career as he will lead debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming season.

KL Rahul is all set to embark on a new journey in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career as he will lead debutants Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the upcoming season. Rahul captained Punjab Kings for two seasons and was also their leading run-getter in both the editions before deciding to leave the franchise to join Lucknow Super Giants this year. At Punjab Kings, the expectations were high from Rahul when he was appointed as the leader of the side ahead of IPL 2020. However, he failed to impress as a captain as Punjab failed to make it to the playoffs in two seasons under his leadership. The imbalance in Punjab's squad and an inconsistent middle-order were seen as two of the major reasons behind the team's struggles under Rahul. As an opener, Rahul would lead from the front and score heap of runs for his franchise but the lack of support in the middle-order often hampered his strike rate and aggressive instincts while batting. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, who will be the mentor of the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022, wants Rahul to not repeat the mistakes from his time at Punjab Kings. Gambhir said he would like Rahul the batter to take charge and take calculated risks in order to improve his and his team's performances on the pitch. Gambhir also confirmed that Rahul will not have to keep wickets for LSG to ensure he has less pressure and is relaxed as captain. "Ultimately, it is the leader who is the flag-bearer of a team and so it's Rahul who will lead Lucknow Super Giants on and off the field. For me, it is important to have KL Rahul the batter, who is also the captain of the team rather than KL Rahul, the captain, who also bats. I hope I am able to make you understand the difference,” Gambhir said in a conversation with PTI. "Any captain should learn to take risks. I would want Rahul to take risks and unless you take calculated risks, you won't know if you would succeed or not. Also this time, Quinton de Kock will be our wicketkeeper, so with no keeping duties, he can be free and relaxed, concentrating on his batting and leadership,” he explained. Also Read: IPL one of the greatest physios in the world, gets everyone fit before auction: Ravi Shastri Gambhir also issued a warning to Rahul in regards to his India captaincy aspirations. The stylish right-hander is currently the vice-captain of the Indian team across formats and is seen as one of the future leaders of the Indian team. He has also captained the Indian team in a few matches in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma. When asked if there will be additional pressure on Rahul to prove his captaincy credentials in the IPL keeping the India job in mind, Gambhir said no one should play in the IPL looking at the national team. The Lucknow Super Giants mentor believes IPl performances will not guarantee India captaincy for Rahul. "Know one thing. There is a difference between being talked up as a future India captain and ultimately being appointed India captain. I have never believed that you should play IPL looking at the national team. IPL is a platform to express one's self. One can grow as a leader but there are no guarantees that there is a time period that IPL will help you become India captain," said Gambhir. Also Read: Despite BCCI's intervention Moeen Ali stranded in UK due to visa delay, likely to miss CSK's opener vs KKR Lucknow Super Giants have managed to assemble a brilliant squad for their debut season in the IPL this year. Their squad features the likes of Rahul, De Kock, Manish Pandey, Avesh Khan, Jason Holder and Krunal Pandya among others who can all be game-changers on their day. Lucknow Super Giants will open their IPL 2022 campaign against fellow debutants Gujarat Titans on Monday (March 28).

Gautam Gambhir issues warning to KL Rahul: No guarantee that IPL will help you become India captain

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Wood suffered an elbow injury during England's first Test against West Indies earlier this month.

Tye has represented Australia in 32 T20Is and picked 47 wickets.

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The right-arm pacer, who has so far played 27 IPL matches &amp; has picked 40 wickets, will join LSG for the price of Rs 1 Crore.

IPL 2022 will start from March 26 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squaring off in the first clash.

LSG, who will be making their IPL debut this season, will begin their IPL 2022 campaign on March 28 when they take on Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have signed Australia pacer Andrew Tye as a replacement for the injured England pacer Mark Wood for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Wood suffered an elbow injury during England's first Test against West Indies earlier this month. Tye has represented Australia in 32 T20Is and picked 47 wickets. ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Not Rishabh Pant! Shane Watson reserves special praise for Delhi Capitals' young gun The right-arm pacer, who has so far played 27 IPL matches & has picked 40 wickets, will join LSG for the price of Rs 1 Crore. IPL 2022 will start from March 26 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squaring off in the first clash. LSG, who will be making their IPL debut this season, will begin their IPL 2022 campaign on March 28 when they take on Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants rope in Aussie pacer Andrew Tye as replacement for injured Mark Wood

The IPL 2022 edition is set to commence on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to challenge the eight old franchises for the coveted title.

Ahead of the commencement of the forthcoming season, there is a lot of excitement on some of the newly-formed pairs in all teams. Among them, all eyes are on how Krunal Pandya-Deepak Hooda form a lethal all-round pair for the Lucknow franchise, keeping their differences aside. For the unversed, Hooda and Krunal were involved in a huge controversy during their time at the Baroda team. Back then,&nbsp;Hooda&nbsp;had accused his state captain Krunal of bullying him. Later, he decided to part ways and&nbsp;quit the team.

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Dwelling on their equation, Lucknow's mentor and former IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir told PTI, "Look, you don't have to be best friends off the field to perform on it. They are professionals and they know that they have a job to do. You don't have to go out for dinner every night if you are playing in the same team."

“I have not been friends with everyone in every team that I have played in. But that hasn't stopped me from giving my best when I am out there on the field. These are matured people and they know there are here to win matches for Lucknow," Gambhir added.

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Talking about the Lucknow team, they have plenty of match-winners such as captain KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Krunal, Deepak, etc. and will like to go the distance in their first-ever IPL season. They will open their campaign versus the other debutant, Hardik Pandya-led GT franchise&nbsp;on March 28 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The IPL 2022 edition is set to commence on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to challenge the eight old franchises for the coveted title.

The IPL 2022 edition is set to commence on March 26 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Two new teams in the form of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to challenge the eight old franchises for the coveted title. Ahead of the commencement of the forthcoming season, there is a lot of excitement on some of the newly-formed pairs in all teams. Among them, all eyes are on how Krunal Pandya-Deepak Hooda form a lethal all-round pair for the Lucknow franchise, keeping their differences aside. For the unversed, Hooda and Krunal were involved in a huge controversy during their time at the Baroda team. Back then, Hooda had accused his state captain Krunal of bullying him. Later, he decided to part ways and quit the team. ALSO READ | IPL revenue to cross INR 10-billion mark for first time ever, confirms BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Dwelling on their equation, Lucknow's mentor and former IPL-winning captain Gautam Gambhir told PTI, "Look, you don't have to be best friends off the field to perform on it. They are professionals and they know that they have a job to do. You don't have to go out for dinner every night if you are playing in the same team." “I have not been friends with everyone in every team that I have played in. But that hasn't stopped me from giving my best when I am out there on the field. These are matured people and they know there are here to win matches for Lucknow," Gambhir added. ALSO READ | Moeen Ali likely to miss IPL 2022 opener: 3 CSK players who can replace England all-rounder against KKR Talking about the Lucknow team, they have plenty of match-winners such as captain KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Ravi Bishnoi, Jason Holder, Manish Pandey, Krunal, Deepak, etc. and will like to go the distance in their first-ever IPL season. They will open their campaign versus the other debutant, Hardik Pandya-led GT franchise on March 28 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

'I've not been friends with everyone...': Lucknow mentor Gambhir on Krunal Pandya- Deepak Hooda's equation

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani is all set to join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Lucknow have been looking for a replacement after England pacer Mark Wood was ruled out of the upcoming season due to an injury.

Lucknow Super Giants had first approached the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to rope in Taskin Ahmed as a replacement for Wood for IPL 2022. However, the BCB refused to provide a No Objection Certificate to the Bangladesh pacer to take part in the league. Taskin is currently with the Bangladesh squad on their ongoing tour of South Africa.

After failing to land Taskin, Lucknow have identified Muzarbani as one of their prime targets. It is not yet known whether the Zimbabwe pacer will join the franchise as Wood's replacement or a net bowler for IPL 2022. The official Twitter handle of the Indian Ambassador in Zimbabwe confirmed Muzarbani's departure from his country for India to join Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022.

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If Muzarbani joins Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for Wood and not a net bowler, he will become the first Zimbabwean to be part of the IPL in eight years. Brendan Taylor (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ray Price (Mumbai Indians) and Tatenda Taibu (Kolkata Knight Riders) are the only two other Zimbabwe players to have featured in the IPL so far.

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Muzarabani had impressed with his performances against Pakistan last year where he troubled the likes of Babar Azam and others with his pace. The 25-year-old has so far played 40 T20 matches in his career and has 44 wickets to his name at an average of 25.97 and an economy of just under 8.

He will be joining the likes of Jason Holder, Avesh Khan and Marcus Stoinis among others to form a formidable pacer attack for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani is all set to join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Lucknow have been looking for a replacement after England pacer Mark Wood was ruled out of the upcoming season due to an injury.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani is all set to join the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) franchise ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Lucknow have been looking for a replacement after England pacer Mark Wood was ruled out of the upcoming season due to an injury. Lucknow Super Giants had first approached the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to rope in Taskin Ahmed as a replacement for Wood for IPL 2022. However, the BCB refused to provide a No Objection Certificate to the Bangladesh pacer to take part in the league. Taskin is currently with the Bangladesh squad on their ongoing tour of South Africa. After failing to land Taskin, Lucknow have identified Muzarbani as one of their prime targets. It is not yet known whether the Zimbabwe pacer will join the franchise as Wood's replacement or a net bowler for IPL 2022. The official Twitter handle of the Indian Ambassador in Zimbabwe confirmed Muzarbani's departure from his country for India to join Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. Ambassador met with Mr Blessing Muzarabani, the Zimbabwean bowler, as he prepared to leave for #IPL2022. Ambassador wished him & his team #LucknowSuperGiants the very best. #IndiaAt75 @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @iccr_hq pic.twitter.com/8AMPO9Xbyd — India in Zimbabwe (@IndiainZimbabwe) March 21, 2022 × If Muzarbani joins Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for Wood and not a net bowler, he will become the first Zimbabwean to be part of the IPL in eight years. Brendan Taylor (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Ray Price (Mumbai Indians) and Tatenda Taibu (Kolkata Knight Riders) are the only two other Zimbabwe players to have featured in the IPL so far. Also Read: From Jasprit Bumrah to Kagiso Rabada: A look at five players who might win Purple Cap in IPL 2022 Muzarabani had impressed with his performances against Pakistan last year where he troubled the likes of Babar Azam and others with his pace. The 25-year-old has so far played 40 T20 matches in his career and has 44 wickets to his name at an average of 25.97 and an economy of just under 8. He will be joining the likes of Jason Holder, Avesh Khan and Marcus Stoinis among others to form a formidable pacer attack for the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming season.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani all set to join Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2022