Indian cricket seems to have unearthed a new pace bowling sensation in Mayank Yadav – a 21-year-old seamer from Delhi who made headlines for clocking over 150 kph during his IPL 2024 debut on Saturday (March 30). Playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mayank broke Punjab Kings’ back with a stunning spell of three for 27, restricting them within the target and helping LSG register their first win this season.

LSG's new captain for the Punjab game, Nicholas Pooran, introduced Mayank into the attack after the Powerplay, and the lanky seamer hogged all the attention with his first delivery, searing over 147 kph, with his 155.8 kph being the quickest this season.&nbsp;

Bought at his base price of INR 20 lakh at the IPL 2022 auction, Mayank remained on the sidelines last year due to injuries. However, upon getting a chance this season, he made headlines worldwide with his whirlwind spell.&nbsp;

Speaking after winning the Player of the Match award, Mayank said he waited for this moment for a long time, adding he didn’t think it would go this well.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-match-12-gujarat-titans-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-preview-and-result-prediction-706124">IPL 2024, Match 12: Gujarat Titans vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction</a>

"I didn't really think it [my debut] would go that well. I have heard from the others that there can be nervousness on debut. But after the first ball, all my nervousness went away," Mayank said at the post-match presentation. "Everyone said to not take too much pressure, just bowl on the stumps, and use the pace. That's what I did,” the seamer added.

Detailing on bowling bouncers upfront, Mayank said he thought of deceiving batters with some odd slower ones; it was only after receiving Pooran's advice of going all out with his pace that Mayank terrorised batters with his stock delivery.

"I thought I might need to use the slower ball, but there was help from the wicket, the captain [Nicholas Pooran] said to just go with the pace," Mayank revealed. "The debut wicket was my favourite."

<h2>Social-Media goes crazy over&nbsp;Mayank</h2>

Several former cricketers have gone bonkers over Mayank’s pace and his clean action, labelling him as the next-generation superstar.&nbsp;

From Kevin Pietersen to Dale Steyn, former cricketers seemed impressed with Mayank’s exploits.&nbsp;

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Mayank Yadav where have you been hiding!
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India has just found its fastest bowler. 
Mayank Yadav! 🇮🇳 
Raw pace 👏🏻 
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Mayank Yadav bowling 155kph!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/irbishi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@irbishi</a> will be happy! A fast fast fast fast fast bowler!!!!! 
 
💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
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Mayank yadav has got some serious pace. Good find from <a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LucknowIPL</a>
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Loving this spell from Mayank Yadav. Eases over 150 kmph. Nice action. Will be watching his development very closely
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Mayank Yadav what a Talent (speed 156 ) .. Great to see him bowl and wish to see him playing more and more and soon for Team India <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mayankyadav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mayankyadav</a>
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𝟭𝟱𝟱.𝟴 𝗸𝗺𝘀/𝗵𝗿 by Mayank Yadav 🥵 
 
Relishing the raw and exciting pace of the debutant who now has 2️⃣ wickets to his name 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> require 71 from 36 delivers 
 
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Mayank Yadav looks the real deal, serious pace with a strong action. All at the tender age of 21. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvPBKS</a>
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LSG will take on the RCB in an away clash on April 2.

Indian cricket seems to have unearthed a new pace bowling sensation in Mayank Yadav – a 21-year-old seamer from Delhi who made headlines for clocking over 150 kph during his IPL 2024 debut on Saturday (March 30).

Indian cricket seems to have unearthed a new pace bowling sensation in Mayank Yadav – a 21-year-old seamer from Delhi who made headlines for clocking over 150 kph during his IPL 2024 debut on Saturday (March 30). Playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mayank broke Punjab Kings’ back with a stunning spell of three for 27, restricting them within the target and helping LSG register their first win this season. LSG's new captain for the Punjab game, Nicholas Pooran, introduced Mayank into the attack after the Powerplay, and the lanky seamer hogged all the attention with his first delivery, searing over 147 kph, with his 155.8 kph being the quickest this season. Bought at his base price of INR 20 lakh at the IPL 2022 auction, Mayank remained on the sidelines last year due to injuries. However, upon getting a chance this season, he made headlines worldwide with his whirlwind spell. Speaking after winning the Player of the Match award, Mayank said he waited for this moment for a long time, adding he didn’t think it would go this well. ALSO READ: IPL 2024, Match 12: Gujarat Titans vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction "I didn't really think it [my debut] would go that well. I have heard from the others that there can be nervousness on debut. But after the first ball, all my nervousness went away," Mayank said at the post-match presentation. "Everyone said to not take too much pressure, just bowl on the stumps, and use the pace. That's what I did,” the seamer added. Detailing on bowling bouncers upfront, Mayank said he thought of deceiving batters with some odd slower ones; it was only after receiving Pooran's advice of going all out with his pace that Mayank terrorised batters with his stock delivery. "I thought I might need to use the slower ball, but there was help from the wicket, the captain [Nicholas Pooran] said to just go with the pace," Mayank revealed. "The debut wicket was my favourite." Social-Media goes crazy over Mayank Several former cricketers have gone bonkers over Mayank’s pace and his clean action, labelling him as the next-generation superstar. From Kevin Pietersen to Dale Steyn, former cricketers seemed impressed with Mayank’s exploits. Check out some of the posts on X. 155,8 KPH Mayank Yadav where have you been hiding! — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 30, 2024 × India has just found its fastest bowler. Mayank Yadav! 🇮🇳 Raw pace 👏🏻 Very impressive @IPL @JioCinema @BCCI — @BrettLee_58 (@BrettLee_58) March 30, 2024 × Mayank Yadav bowling 155kph!!!!! @irbishi will be happy! A fast fast fast fast fast bowler!!!!! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) March 30, 2024 × Mayank yadav has got some serious pace. Good find from @LucknowIPL — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 30, 2024 × Loving this spell from Mayank Yadav. Eases over 150 kmph. Nice action. Will be watching his development very closely — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 30, 2024 × Mayank Yadav what a Talent (speed 156 ) .. Great to see him bowl and wish to see him playing more and more and soon for Team India #Mayankyadav — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 30, 2024 × 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 goes 🔥 𝟭𝟱𝟱.𝟴 𝗸𝗺𝘀/𝗵𝗿 by Mayank Yadav 🥵 Relishing the raw and exciting pace of the debutant who now has 2️⃣ wickets to his name 🫡#PBKS require 71 from 36 delivers Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL |… pic.twitter.com/rELovBTYMz — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2024 × Mayank Yadav looks the real deal, serious pace with a strong action. All at the tender age of 21. #LSGvPBKS — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) March 30, 2024 × LSG will take on the RCB in an away clash on April 2.

Mayank Yadav opens up on sensational IPL debut, says 'I didn’t think it would go this well'

Despite a captain's knock from Shikhar Dhawan (70), Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a 21-run&nbsp;defeat against home side&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (Mar 20) evening. While the win was satisfying, it was the emergence of another young pacer, capable of bowling 150+ thunderbolts&nbsp;that must have delighted the LSG and Indian cricket fans alike.&nbsp;

Mayank Yadav, playing his debut IPL match, bowled the fastest ball of the tournament at 155.8 kmph before sending off Bairstow to the pavilion on the very next delivery. In the process, he broke the 102-run opening stand between the Englishman and Dhawan.&nbsp;

After Bairstow's departure, the PBKS innings never really recovered and Yadav was at the heart of it. His performance rejuvenated the LSG fielders who had been deflated by the pyrotechnics from the opening duo.&nbsp;

The blistering pace of the 21-year-old ensured that other bowlers took inspiration. Mohsin Khan took the big wickets of Dhawan and Sam Curran in consecutive deliveries which completely broke the PBKS spine.&nbsp;

In the end, the challenging target of 200 proved a little beyond the reach of PBKS's lower order. Afghan veteran Naveen-ul-Haq bowled the final few overs and ensured that LSG walked away with a win.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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𝟭𝟱𝟱.𝟴 𝗸𝗺𝘀/𝗵𝗿 by Mayank Yadav 🥵 
 
Relishing the raw and exciting pace of the debutant who now has 2️⃣ wickets to his name 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> require 71 from 36 delivers 
 
Watch the match LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JioCinema</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> 💻📱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> |… <a href="https://t.co/rELovBTYMz">pic.twitter.com/rELovBTYMz</a>
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<h2>LSG's aggressive batting&nbsp;</h2>

Batting first, LSG could have easily scored anything above 220, if it wasn't for the starts thrown away by the batters. Quinton de Kock led the pack from the start and batted sensibly, reaching his 21st half-century. KL Rahul, who was not in the playing XI and brought in as an impact substitute, owing to the management wanting him to ease slowly following an injury setback, could not get going. He was the first to depart by smashing one straight to Bairstow at backward point.&nbsp;

Devdutt Padikkal's struggles in the middle continued and he fell prey to Sam Curran who was introduced in the final over of the powerplay for his second spell.

Despite the wickets, LSG never took the foot off the pedal. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis came in at No. 4 for a short intent-filled cameo and Pooran was always about keeping the run-rate turbo-charged. The West Indian took calculated risks to ensure the scoreboard was always moving.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-why-nicholas-pooran-is-captaining-lsg-instead-of-kl-rahul-against-pbks-revealed-706022">Also read |&nbsp;IPL 2024: Why Nicholas Pooran is captaining LSG instead of KL Rahul against PBKS - Revealed</a>

Badoni struggled and with Rabada getting Pooran with four odd overs to go,&nbsp;it looked like PBKS could close this out very well but Krunal put on a brilliant display of finishing to give his bowlers a great chance.

Curran used the cutters to great effect. Arshdeep got the key wickets of KL and QdK. Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar also chipped in with a wicket each but they were on the higher end of the economy rate.&nbsp;

Despite a captain's knock from Shikhar Dhawan (70), Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a 21-run defeat against home side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (Mar 20) evening.

Despite a captain's knock from Shikhar Dhawan (70), Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a 21-run defeat against home side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (Mar 20) evening. While the win was satisfying, it was the emergence of another young pacer, capable of bowling 150+ thunderbolts that must have delighted the LSG and Indian cricket fans alike. Mayank Yadav, playing his debut IPL match, bowled the fastest ball of the tournament at 155.8 kmph before sending off Bairstow to the pavilion on the very next delivery. In the process, he broke the 102-run opening stand between the Englishman and Dhawan. After Bairstow's departure, the PBKS innings never really recovered and Yadav was at the heart of it. His performance rejuvenated the LSG fielders who had been deflated by the pyrotechnics from the opening duo. The blistering pace of the 21-year-old ensured that other bowlers took inspiration. Mohsin Khan took the big wickets of Dhawan and Sam Curran in consecutive deliveries which completely broke the PBKS spine. In the end, the challenging target of 200 proved a little beyond the reach of PBKS's lower order. Afghan veteran Naveen-ul-Haq bowled the final few overs and ensured that LSG walked away with a win. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 goes 🔥 𝟭𝟱𝟱.𝟴 𝗸𝗺𝘀/𝗵𝗿 by Mayank Yadav 🥵 Relishing the raw and exciting pace of the debutant who now has 2️⃣ wickets to his name 🫡#PBKS require 71 from 36 delivers Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL |… pic.twitter.com/rELovBTYMz — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2024 × LSG's aggressive batting Batting first, LSG could have easily scored anything above 220, if it wasn't for the starts thrown away by the batters. Quinton de Kock led the pack from the start and batted sensibly, reaching his 21st half-century. KL Rahul, who was not in the playing XI and brought in as an impact substitute, owing to the management wanting him to ease slowly following an injury setback, could not get going. He was the first to depart by smashing one straight to Bairstow at backward point. Devdutt Padikkal's struggles in the middle continued and he fell prey to Sam Curran who was introduced in the final over of the powerplay for his second spell. Despite the wickets, LSG never took the foot off the pedal. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis came in at No. 4 for a short intent-filled cameo and Pooran was always about keeping the run-rate turbo-charged. The West Indian took calculated risks to ensure the scoreboard was always moving. Also read | IPL 2024: Why Nicholas Pooran is captaining LSG instead of KL Rahul against PBKS - Revealed Badoni struggled and with Rabada getting Pooran with four odd overs to go, it looked like PBKS could close this out very well but Krunal put on a brilliant display of finishing to give his bowlers a great chance. Curran used the cutters to great effect. Arshdeep got the key wickets of KL and QdK. Kagiso Rabada and Rahul Chahar also chipped in with a wicket each but they were on the higher end of the economy rate.

IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants tame Punjab Kings at Ekana, secure first win of the season

Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The concept means the cost of giving up something to get something else. You cannot have all things ‘best’ at once and hence need to decide which one to focus on first.

In IPL, tactics and strategy have become the opportunity cost for LSG and PBKS in their attempt to gather consistent runs from captains KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan.

KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were among the top-10 highest run-scorers in every IPL season between 2018 and 2023. As the second and fourth-highest run-scorers overall in this period (more than the likes of Virat Kohli), they were your sure-shot candidates for Orange Caps, your run-machines at the top of the order, certain to give starts in every second game.

The first time they both fell off the top 10 was in IPL 2023 - when they were captains of the respective teams at the same time.&nbsp;

For starters, Rahul’s numbers have fallen since he took up captaincy in the IPL in 2020. Till 2019, he had an overall strike rate of 137.79, which, instead of going up in his prime years, has come down to 134.38. In IPL 2018 and 2019, Rahul’s strike rate in powerplay overs was around 141, which plummeted to just over 109 in 2022 and 2023.

He has shown an aversion to shift to the middle-order, which has meant that LSG’s new signing Devdutt Padikkal, who is best suited to opening as well, has to bat at number three.

Moreover, Rahul’s slow strike rate at the top deprives deliveries to the team’s middle-order stars Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. Even when Rahul stays till late and scores quicker in the middle overs to cover up some ground, as happened against the Rajasthan Royals, it doesn’t leave the finisher with enough deliveries to have an impact.

For Dhawan, the discourse is the opposite. He has gotten better with the bat since taking up the captaincy, despite being on the wrong side of the 30s and out of the national team’s plans.

However, he has faced criticism over his captaincy and strategies. There was some pressure on him in IPL 2023 but he looked much better against Delhi Capitals at home. However, once again, the placements of his deep fielders were questionable against RCB at the Chinnaswamy. His utilisation of a good bowling attack hasn’t sat well with many either.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bundesliga-harry-kane-coman-declared-fit-for-dortmund-clash-but-neuer-misses-out-705808">Bundesliga: Harry Kane, Coman declared fit for Dortmund clash but Neuer misses out</a>

A ground where leg-spinners have managed to find success over the years, he gave Rahul Chahar just one over despite PBKS being desperate for a wicket. Sam Curran, an excellent death-overs operator for grippy tracks — has just bowled four overs so far in two games.

By betting on Rahul and Dhawan’s batting returns, LSG and PBKS have lost good powerplay starts and tactical acumen respectively. Now, it’s on the two opening batters to find some form and repay the trust shown in them, or else the opportunity cost might just be too high for the franchises to let the status quo continue any longer.

Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Microeconomics has a simple concept of opportunity-cost which applies perfectly to the current state of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 ahead of their Saturday’s encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The concept means the cost of giving up something to get something else. You cannot have all things ‘best’ at once and hence need to decide which one to focus on first. In IPL, tactics and strategy have become the opportunity cost for LSG and PBKS in their attempt to gather consistent runs from captains KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan were among the top-10 highest run-scorers in every IPL season between 2018 and 2023. As the second and fourth-highest run-scorers overall in this period (more than the likes of Virat Kohli), they were your sure-shot candidates for Orange Caps, your run-machines at the top of the order, certain to give starts in every second game. The first time they both fell off the top 10 was in IPL 2023 - when they were captains of the respective teams at the same time. For starters, Rahul’s numbers have fallen since he took up captaincy in the IPL in 2020. Till 2019, he had an overall strike rate of 137.79, which, instead of going up in his prime years, has come down to 134.38. In IPL 2018 and 2019, Rahul’s strike rate in powerplay overs was around 141, which plummeted to just over 109 in 2022 and 2023. He has shown an aversion to shift to the middle-order, which has meant that LSG’s new signing Devdutt Padikkal, who is best suited to opening as well, has to bat at number three. Moreover, Rahul’s slow strike rate at the top deprives deliveries to the team’s middle-order stars Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. Even when Rahul stays till late and scores quicker in the middle overs to cover up some ground, as happened against the Rajasthan Royals, it doesn’t leave the finisher with enough deliveries to have an impact. For Dhawan, the discourse is the opposite. He has gotten better with the bat since taking up the captaincy, despite being on the wrong side of the 30s and out of the national team’s plans. However, he has faced criticism over his captaincy and strategies. There was some pressure on him in IPL 2023 but he looked much better against Delhi Capitals at home. However, once again, the placements of his deep fielders were questionable against RCB at the Chinnaswamy. His utilisation of a good bowling attack hasn’t sat well with many either. ALSO READ | Bundesliga: Harry Kane, Coman declared fit for Dortmund clash but Neuer misses out A ground where leg-spinners have managed to find success over the years, he gave Rahul Chahar just one over despite PBKS being desperate for a wicket. Sam Curran, an excellent death-overs operator for grippy tracks — has just bowled four overs so far in two games. By betting on Rahul and Dhawan’s batting returns, LSG and PBKS have lost good powerplay starts and tactical acumen respectively. Now, it’s on the two opening batters to find some form and repay the trust shown in them, or else the opportunity cost might just be too high for the franchises to let the status quo continue any longer.

IPL 2024: Focus on KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan as LSG vs PBKS takes spotlight in Lucknow

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry has replaced David Willey in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad in IPL 2024, the franchise announced in a statement ahead of their second match of this season against Punjab Kings at home on Saturday (March 30). Willey, who announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup in India, pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons.

LSG coach Justin Langer said earlier that Willey will miss the first half of the season after appearing for back-to-back franchise-based leagues worldwide, including the ILT20 and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Before Willey, his compatriot, Mark Wood, who also picked a five-for for LSG last season, pulled out of the tournament to stay fresh for the 2024 T20 World Cup and the following English summer.

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LSG replaced Wood with West Indian sensation Shamar Joseph, who rose to fame for his heroics against Australia in the famous Gabba Test early this year. Joseph is yet to make his IPL debut.

The right-arm seamer Henry had represented Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings earlier. In 2017, he represented Punjab, picking just one wicket at economy of 14.2.&nbsp;

Although Henry missed last year’s marquee event in India due to a hamstring strain, he returned stronger in the five-match T20Is against Pakistan in January.&nbsp;

Henry was also New Zealand’s best player against Australia and South Africa in the home Tests, returning with 23 wickets from four matches. Against Australia, Henry was handy with the bat, scoring 101 runs in two games.

<h2>LSG aims to open account in IPL 2024</h2>

After losing their season-opener against Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs, LSG has plenty to ponder with their approach heading into the second match.&nbsp;

Although KL Rahul’s below-par strike rate against RR again hogged all the limelight, the franchise will want an improved performance from him against PBKS.

LSG is unlikely to change their playing XI, meaning Marcus Stoinis, who missed out on Australia’s central contract list for the coming season, will have a point to prove. Alongside Nicholas Pooran, both will make up for a hard-hitting lower-order pair.

Moreover, bowling remains LSG's go-to department, with match-winners like Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq.&nbsp;

While Punjab is sitting in the top half of the points table, with two points from as many games, Lucknow is languishing in the bottom half with zero points.&nbsp;

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry has replaced David Willey in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad in IPL 2024, the franchise announced in a statement ahead of their second match of this season against Punjab Kings at home on Saturday (March 30).

New Zealand seamer Matt Henry has replaced David Willey in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad in IPL 2024, the franchise announced in a statement ahead of their second match of this season against Punjab Kings at home on Saturday (March 30). Willey, who announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup in India, pulled out of the tournament for personal reasons. LSG coach Justin Langer said earlier that Willey will miss the first half of the season after appearing for back-to-back franchise-based leagues worldwide, including the ILT20 and Pakistan Super League (PSL). Before Willey, his compatriot, Mark Wood, who also picked a five-for for LSG last season, pulled out of the tournament to stay fresh for the 2024 T20 World Cup and the following English summer. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir hug it out during RCB-KKR tie in Bengaluru – Watch Video LSG replaced Wood with West Indian sensation Shamar Joseph, who rose to fame for his heroics against Australia in the famous Gabba Test early this year. Joseph is yet to make his IPL debut. The right-arm seamer Henry had represented Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings earlier. In 2017, he represented Punjab, picking just one wicket at economy of 14.2. Although Henry missed last year’s marquee event in India due to a hamstring strain, he returned stronger in the five-match T20Is against Pakistan in January. Henry was also New Zealand’s best player against Australia and South Africa in the home Tests, returning with 23 wickets from four matches. Against Australia, Henry was handy with the bat, scoring 101 runs in two games. LSG aims to open account in IPL 2024 After losing their season-opener against Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs, LSG has plenty to ponder with their approach heading into the second match. Although KL Rahul’s below-par strike rate against RR again hogged all the limelight, the franchise will want an improved performance from him against PBKS. LSG is unlikely to change their playing XI, meaning Marcus Stoinis, who missed out on Australia’s central contract list for the coming season, will have a point to prove. Alongside Nicholas Pooran, both will make up for a hard-hitting lower-order pair. Moreover, bowling remains LSG's go-to department, with match-winners like Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq. While Punjab is sitting in the top half of the points table, with two points from as many games, Lucknow is languishing in the bottom half with zero points.

IPL 2024: Matt Henry joins Lucknow Super Giants as replacement for David Willey

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has vowed to improve following his team’s 20-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday (March 24) in Jaipur in IPL 2024. He, however, claimed not to read much into the result, saying none of the teams have cracked the Powerplay code this season thus far. In the first six overs against RR, LSG scored 47 for three, with Deepak Hooda coming as the Impact Player after early jitters.

While Quinton de Kock hit straight to deep fine leg off Trent Boult in the first over, resulting in his wicket, Devdutt Padikkal and Ayush Badoni faced the wrath of short balls following the allowance of two bouncers per over from this season.

"It is just the first game, and I am not going to make too much out of it or over-analyse," Rahul said at the post-match presentation.

"[The] Powerplay is crucial for every team, and I don't think any team has cracked it yet. Mohsin [Khan] was our powerplay bowler in the first season, but he wasn't fully fit last season. Good to see him back. Naveen [ul-Haq] has been crucial for us since he has come in,” the LSG skipper added.

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Although Rahul contributed with runs after trying to weather Boult’s storm early on, he failed to guide his team past the winning line in the tournament opener. Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda were among the runs as well, but couldn’t add enough to see their side chase 194.

Reflecting on the loss, Rahul said the target was achievable as the team will look to improve from here.

"We will learn from the small mistakes we made. When we are three [down] for nothing, and we gave ourselves a chance of chasing 194 speaks of our line-up. But we need to find ways to win games of cricket. We'll try to build from here, and see where we can get stronger,” Rahul said.

"When you get runs, you always feel good," he said. "But it's important for us to end up on the winning side. That gives more satisfaction,” the skipper added.

<h2>Rajasthan tops Lucknow in Jaipur</h2>

Sanju Samson, the RR captain, was on song in Jaipur, hitting his first fifty of the season and remaining unbeaten on 82 off 52 balls. Riyan Parag was the second-highest run-getter with 43.

While defending, Boult picked two wickets, and others picked a wicket each, with Sandeep Sharma being their top-notch seamer.&nbsp;

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has vowed to improve following his team’s 20-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday (March 24) in Jaipur in IPL 2024.

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has vowed to improve following his team’s 20-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals on Sunday (March 24) in Jaipur in IPL 2024. He, however, claimed not to read much into the result, saying none of the teams have cracked the Powerplay code this season thus far. In the first six overs against RR, LSG scored 47 for three, with Deepak Hooda coming as the Impact Player after early jitters. While Quinton de Kock hit straight to deep fine leg off Trent Boult in the first over, resulting in his wicket, Devdutt Padikkal and Ayush Badoni faced the wrath of short balls following the allowance of two bouncers per over from this season. "It is just the first game, and I am not going to make too much out of it or over-analyse," Rahul said at the post-match presentation. "[The] Powerplay is crucial for every team, and I don't think any team has cracked it yet. Mohsin [Khan] was our powerplay bowler in the first season, but he wasn't fully fit last season. Good to see him back. Naveen [ul-Haq] has been crucial for us since he has come in,” the LSG skipper added. ALSO READ: Shaheen Afridi’s T20I captaincy in danger as PCB chairman hints at change in leadership Although Rahul contributed with runs after trying to weather Boult’s storm early on, he failed to guide his team past the winning line in the tournament opener. Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda were among the runs as well, but couldn’t add enough to see their side chase 194. Reflecting on the loss, Rahul said the target was achievable as the team will look to improve from here. "We will learn from the small mistakes we made. When we are three [down] for nothing, and we gave ourselves a chance of chasing 194 speaks of our line-up. But we need to find ways to win games of cricket. We'll try to build from here, and see where we can get stronger,” Rahul said. "When you get runs, you always feel good," he said. "But it's important for us to end up on the winning side. That gives more satisfaction,” the skipper added. Rajasthan tops Lucknow in Jaipur Sanju Samson, the RR captain, was on song in Jaipur, hitting his first fifty of the season and remaining unbeaten on 82 off 52 balls. Riyan Parag was the second-highest run-getter with 43. While defending, Boult picked two wickets, and others picked a wicket each, with Sandeep Sharma being their top-notch seamer.

IPL 2024: LSG’s KL Rahul vows not to read much into 20-run defeat against RR but aims to improve

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first win of the new IPL campaign by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in front of a packed home crowd at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday (Mar 24).&nbsp;Chasing a difficult target of 194, the Giants fell short by 20 runs despite a late charge from Nicholas Pooran who remained unbeaten on 64 off 41 deliveries.&nbsp;

LSG did well to take the game deep, especially considering they were&nbsp;11/3 in the fourth over. Trent Boult started off the proceedings by bowling a loosener on the pads that an unfortunate Quinton de Kock slammed straight to the lone fielder standing on the long leg boundary.&nbsp;

Devdutt Padikkal was scruffed up by the Kiwi with a bouncer to the helmet before funnelling in a length ball that uprooted the middle and offstump out of the ground. Impact sub Nandre Burger took his debut wicket in the form of Ayush Badoni who shunted a pacy delivery straight down the throat of Buttler at mid off.&nbsp;

Just when it looked like the LSG innings was disintegrating, Hooda (26) played a nice, little cameo to kickstart the comeback trail. Skipper KL Rahul picked up the scent alongside Pooran and the duo stitched an 85-run partnership.&nbsp;

Sandeep Sharma, once renowned for his opening ball bursts but now bestowed with closing the innings was called into the action in the 15th over and flipped the game on its head. He picked up Rahul's wicket and bowled couple of miser overs which increased the asking rate astronomically.

In the end, LSG needed 27 runs off the last over, which proved a touch too much, even for someone like Pooran who was seeing the white ball like a football.

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<h2>Samson-Parag set the platform</h2>

Batting first, the Royals were off to a poor start as Jos Buttler departed on the lowly score of 11, attempting a loose waft at an outside off delivery bowled by Naveen-ul-Haq. KL Rahul, donning the gloves for the first time after his injury, managed to make the difficult chance easy.&nbsp;

Buttler's partner and rising superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal did play a few audacious shots but he also departed in the powerplay as he scythed a back-of-length delivery, straight to Krunal Pandya at mid-on.&nbsp;

Newly promoted at no. 4, Riyan Parag joined forces with his skipper and the duo started the rebuilding process. Both players took some time in the middle to get used to the double-paced nature of the pitch before cutting loose.&nbsp;

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Parag played a breezy hand with a 29-ball 43-run knock laced with three sixes and a boundary while Samson on the other hand, continued his trend of lightning up the opening match of the tournament,&nbsp;

Owing to Samson's effortless hitting Royals managed to post the challenging total which was above par for the surface. For Lucknow, the damage could have been greater if it wasn't for the last three overs where the bowlers pulled up their socks and somehow stopped the RR batters from going completely bonkers.&nbsp;

Playing XIs:&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan

Lucknow Super Giants:&nbsp;KL Rahul (c/wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first win of the new IPL campaign by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in front of a packed home crowd at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday (Mar 24).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first win of the new IPL campaign by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in front of a packed home crowd at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday (Mar 24). Chasing a difficult target of 194, the Giants fell short by 20 runs despite a late charge from Nicholas Pooran who remained unbeaten on 64 off 41 deliveries. LSG did well to take the game deep, especially considering they were 11/3 in the fourth over. Trent Boult started off the proceedings by bowling a loosener on the pads that an unfortunate Quinton de Kock slammed straight to the lone fielder standing on the long leg boundary. Devdutt Padikkal was scruffed up by the Kiwi with a bouncer to the helmet before funnelling in a length ball that uprooted the middle and offstump out of the ground. Impact sub Nandre Burger took his debut wicket in the form of Ayush Badoni who shunted a pacy delivery straight down the throat of Buttler at mid off. Just when it looked like the LSG innings was disintegrating, Hooda (26) played a nice, little cameo to kickstart the comeback trail. Skipper KL Rahul picked up the scent alongside Pooran and the duo stitched an 85-run partnership. Sandeep Sharma, once renowned for his opening ball bursts but now bestowed with closing the innings was called into the action in the 15th over and flipped the game on its head. He picked up Rahul's wicket and bowled couple of miser overs which increased the asking rate astronomically. In the end, LSG needed 27 runs off the last over, which proved a touch too much, even for someone like Pooran who was seeing the white ball like a football. Also read | IPL 2024, Match 5, Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians – Match preview and result prediction Samson-Parag set the platform Batting first, the Royals were off to a poor start as Jos Buttler departed on the lowly score of 11, attempting a loose waft at an outside off delivery bowled by Naveen-ul-Haq. KL Rahul, donning the gloves for the first time after his injury, managed to make the difficult chance easy. Buttler's partner and rising superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal did play a few audacious shots but he also departed in the powerplay as he scythed a back-of-length delivery, straight to Krunal Pandya at mid-on. Newly promoted at no. 4, Riyan Parag joined forces with his skipper and the duo started the rebuilding process. Both players took some time in the middle to get used to the double-paced nature of the pitch before cutting loose. Also read | IPL 2024: KKR's Harshit Rana heavily fined by BCCI for on-field antics Parag played a breezy hand with a 29-ball 43-run knock laced with three sixes and a boundary while Samson on the other hand, continued his trend of lightning up the opening match of the tournament, Owing to Samson's effortless hitting Royals managed to post the challenging total which was above par for the surface. For Lucknow, the damage could have been greater if it wasn't for the last three overs where the bowlers pulled up their socks and somehow stopped the RR batters from going completely bonkers. Playing XIs: Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (c), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c/wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq

IPL 2024: RR slay LSG despite late charge from Pooran to get off the mark

The first match of the Super Sunday will see Lucknow Super Giants lock horns with one-time champion Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both sides boast of a dangerous batting lineup that could torment the opposition on any given day, which means, we might get a tricky contest that has the potential to go right down the wire.&nbsp;

Royals have rising Indian superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal who has lit up the cricketing world in the last few weeks with his flamboyant performances. The youngster will be hoping to continue his rich vein of form and team up with equally destructive Jos Buttler to provide a solid start to the team.&nbsp;

As for Super Giants, it needs to be seen if KL Rahul will open the innings or if Devdutt Padikkal will get the nod to bat at his preferred position.&nbsp;

Bowling-wise, both outfits are missing their key pacers in Prasidh Krishna (Royals) and Mark Wood (Super Giants). They will have to call upon the other bowlers to step up and fill the void.&nbsp;

<h2>Result Prediction:&nbsp;</h2>

Rajasthan Royals get into the game as the slight favourites, primarily due to their home advantage. Additionally, the&nbsp;

<h2>Playing XIs:</h2>

Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna.

KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Devdutt Padikkal, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Shamar Joseph.

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<h2>Squads:&nbsp;</h2>

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian.

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd

The first match of the Super Sunday will see Lucknow Super Giants lock horns with one-time champion Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both sides boast of a dangerous batting lineup that could torment the opposition on any given day, which means, we might get a tricky contest that has the potential to go right down the wire.

The first match of the Super Sunday will see Lucknow Super Giants lock horns with one-time champion Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both sides boast of a dangerous batting lineup that could torment the opposition on any given day, which means, we might get a tricky contest that has the potential to go right down the wire. Royals have rising Indian superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal who has lit up the cricketing world in the last few weeks with his flamboyant performances. The youngster will be hoping to continue his rich vein of form and team up with equally destructive Jos Buttler to provide a solid start to the team. As for Super Giants, it needs to be seen if KL Rahul will open the innings or if Devdutt Padikkal will get the nod to bat at his preferred position. Bowling-wise, both outfits are missing their key pacers in Prasidh Krishna (Royals) and Mark Wood (Super Giants). They will have to call upon the other bowlers to step up and fill the void. Result Prediction: Rajasthan Royals get into the game as the slight favourites, primarily due to their home advantage. Additionally, the Playing XIs: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c) (wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna. KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Devdutt Padikkal, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Shamar Joseph. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Chennai maintain winning run against RCB at Chepauk, beat rivals in curtain raiser Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Rovman Powell, Shubham Dubey, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Abid Mushtaq, Nandre Burger, Tanush Kotian. Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Mohd

IPL 2024, Match 4, Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants: Match preview and result prediction

After back-to-back playoff finishes KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set for yet another adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they search for glory. LSG are one of the favourites to win the IPL 2024 with the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya and Marcus Stoinis in their ranks. Ahead of the upcoming season, here is a look at all the details including squad, probable playing XI, ruled out players &amp; replacement, Captain and schedule for Lucknow Super Giants.

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<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Details</h2>

Best Performance: Playoffs in 2022, 2023

Home Ground: Ekana Sports City, Lucknow

Captain: KL Rahul

Vice-captain: Nicolas Pooran

Players to watch out: KL Rahul, Nicolas Pooran, Krunal Pandya

<h2>Schedule:</h2>

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, March 24, Jaipur - 3:30 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, March 30, Lucknow - 7:30 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants, April 2, Bengaluru - 7:30 PM IST

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, April 7, Lucknow - 7:30 PM IST

LSG IPL 2024 probable playing XI: KL Rahul (c), Quinton De Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicolas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda/ Ayush Badoni, Shivam Mavi, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan/Yash Thakur.

LSG players bought at IPL 2024 auction: Shivam Mavi (Rs. 6.40 crore), Arshin Kulkarni (Rs. 20 lakh), M. Siddharth (Rs. 2.40 crore), Ashton Turner (Rs. 1 crore), David Willey (Rs. 2 crore), Mohd. Arshad Khan (Rs. 20 lakh).

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<h2>LSG IPL 2024 Squad</h2>

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (SA), KL Rahul, Nicolas Pooran (WI).

Batters: Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Ashton Turner (AUS).

All-rounders: Deepak Hooda, K. Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers (WI), Marcus Stoinis (AUS), Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh Charak, David Willey (ENG), Arshin Kulkarni, Md. Arshad Khan.

Bowlers: Mark Wood (ENG), Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG), Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddarth.

After back-to-back playoff finishes KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set for yet another adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they search for glory.

After back-to-back playoff finishes KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set for yet another adventure in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they search for glory. LSG are one of the favourites to win the IPL 2024 with the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya and Marcus Stoinis in their ranks. Ahead of the upcoming season, here is a look at all the details including squad, probable playing XI, ruled out players & replacement, Captain and schedule for Lucknow Super Giants. Playing in style got a brand new look 😍 Welcome to the family @VIJOHNGROUP 💙 pic.twitter.com/GBJOfJUmGu — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 21, 2024 × Lucknow Super Giants Details Best Performance: Playoffs in 2022, 2023 Home Ground: Ekana Sports City, Lucknow Captain: KL Rahul Vice-captain: Nicolas Pooran Players to watch out: KL Rahul, Nicolas Pooran, Krunal Pandya Schedule: Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants, March 24, Jaipur - 3:30 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings, March 30, Lucknow - 7:30 PM IST Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Lucknow Super Giants, April 2, Bengaluru - 7:30 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, April 7, Lucknow - 7:30 PM IST LSG IPL 2024 probable playing XI: KL Rahul (c), Quinton De Kock (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Nicolas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda/ Ayush Badoni, Shivam Mavi, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan/Yash Thakur. LSG players bought at IPL 2024 auction: Shivam Mavi (Rs. 6.40 crore), Arshin Kulkarni (Rs. 20 lakh), M. Siddharth (Rs. 2.40 crore), Ashton Turner (Rs. 1 crore), David Willey (Rs. 2 crore), Mohd. Arshad Khan (Rs. 20 lakh). ALSO READ | CSK vs RCB- IPL 2024: Head-to-head, stats, playing XIs, pitch report, live streaming details & more LSG IPL 2024 Squad Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (SA), KL Rahul, Nicolas Pooran (WI). Batters: Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Ashton Turner (AUS). All-rounders: Deepak Hooda, K. Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers (WI), Marcus Stoinis (AUS), Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh Charak, David Willey (ENG), Arshin Kulkarni, Md. Arshad Khan. Bowlers: Mark Wood (ENG), Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG), Shivam Mavi, Manimaran Siddarth.

LSG Full Updated squad: IPL 2024, Lucknow Super Giants probable playing XI, replacement, Captain, schedule

LSG IPL Auction 2024:&nbsp;One of the two newcomers to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants, has plenty to ponder&nbsp;before the IPL 2024 mini-auction.&nbsp;The change in the backroom staff might lead to new ideas shaping up ahead of the 17th season as LSG aim for their maiden IPL trophy next year. Here, look at the squad and the remaining purse of LSG after&nbsp;the IPL 2024 mini-auction.

With several top players released on the retention day, including Jaydev Unadkat, Avesh Khan and Romario Shepherd (both traded to Rajasthan and Mumbai, respectively), Lucknow had a few areas to work on before going all-out for any of the 333 players listed for the bidding.

Batter Devdutt Padikkal's addition to the side will bolster their chances of having a sorted middle order, with KL Rahul clearing the air about batting down the order in the coming season. They added Shivam Mavi to their squad and will look to challenge for the IPL trophy in the coming season.&nbsp;

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<h2>Here is the complete list naming Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain, batters, bowlers, wicketkeepers and the remaining purse –</h2>

LSG’s remaining purse after the IPL 2024 mini-auction - INR 95 lakh&nbsp;|| Slots left - 0&nbsp;|| Overseas slots left – 0

<h2>LSG IPL 2024 Auction</h2>

Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Arshad Khan

<h2>LSG’s squad</h2>

Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, David Willey, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, K Gowtham, K L Rahul (C), Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, M Siddharth, Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton de Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh ​

LSG IPL Auction 2024: One of the two newcomers to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants, has plenty to ponder before the IPL 2024 mini-auction. The change in the backroom staff might lead to new ideas shaping up ahead of the 17th season as LSG aim for their maiden IPL trophy next year.

LSG IPL Auction 2024: One of the two newcomers to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants, has plenty to ponder before the IPL 2024 mini-auction. The change in the backroom staff might lead to new ideas shaping up ahead of the 17th season as LSG aim for their maiden IPL trophy next year. Here, look at the squad and the remaining purse of LSG after the IPL 2024 mini-auction. With several top players released on the retention day, including Jaydev Unadkat, Avesh Khan and Romario Shepherd (both traded to Rajasthan and Mumbai, respectively), Lucknow had a few areas to work on before going all-out for any of the 333 players listed for the bidding. Batter Devdutt Padikkal's addition to the side will bolster their chances of having a sorted middle order, with KL Rahul clearing the air about batting down the order in the coming season. They added Shivam Mavi to their squad and will look to challenge for the IPL trophy in the coming season. ALSO READ: SA v IND: Sai Sudharsan feels ‘blessed’ to contribute to winning cause, pens heartfelt note after ODI debut Here is the complete list naming Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain, batters, bowlers, wicketkeepers and the remaining purse – LSG’s remaining purse after the IPL 2024 mini-auction - INR 95 lakh || Slots left - 0 || Overseas slots left – 0 LSG IPL 2024 Auction Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey, Arshad Khan LSG’s squad Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, David Willey, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, K Gowtham, K L Rahul (C), Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, M Siddharth, Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton de Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh

LSG complete squad: IPL 2024 Lucknow Super Giants players list, captain, batsmen, bowlers, keeper

Veteran England fast bowler David Willey will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season for Lucknow Super Giants after the news was confirmed on Wednesday (Mar 20). Willey, part of the LSG squad as one of the foreign players, will be away for personal reasons. The news was confirmed by head coach Justin Langer with no replacement being announced as Willey is expected to return to India after a short break.

<h2>Willey to miss start of IPL 2024</h2>

"With Mark Wood pulling out of the tournament and also David Willey won't be coming now either, that means we lack some experience," Langer said when asked about LSG's pace attack. "But what I've also seen in the last couple of days is that we have enormous talent. Some of our guys have had some injuries but they all look very fit at the moment."

"They look fit and healthy and they're very hungry, so we'll just have to manage them well so that we can get them through and work through the whole tournament, not just the start of the tournament. We've got one overseas player up our sleeve if required, where we might be able to add some experience."

Willey on Monday played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final for Multan Sultan where he ended on the losing side. Multan lost the final by two wickets to Islamabad United with Willey being part of the majority of the campaign. His involvement in several franchise competitions saw him stay away from his family.

Willey was signed for $240,000 (INR 2 crore) by LSG during the auction and has previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the past. With him only likely to miss some part of the season there is no replacement announced by the franchise. Earlier, Harry Brook opted to miss the IPL due to personal reasons.

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LSG will start their IPL campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) against Rajasthan Royals and will look to build on their impressive two campaigns in the IPL.

<h2>Lucknow Super Giants Squad</h2>

Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, David Willey, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, K Gowtham, K L Rahul (C), Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, M Siddharth, Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton de Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh ​

Veteran England fast bowler David Willey will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season for Lucknow Super Giants after the news was confirmed on Wednesday (Mar 20).

Veteran England fast bowler David Willey will miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) season for Lucknow Super Giants after the news was confirmed on Wednesday (Mar 20). Willey, part of the LSG squad as one of the foreign players, will be away for personal reasons. The news was confirmed by head coach Justin Langer with no replacement being announced as Willey is expected to return to India after a short break. Willey to miss start of IPL 2024 "With Mark Wood pulling out of the tournament and also David Willey won't be coming now either, that means we lack some experience," Langer said when asked about LSG's pace attack. "But what I've also seen in the last couple of days is that we have enormous talent. Some of our guys have had some injuries but they all look very fit at the moment." "They look fit and healthy and they're very hungry, so we'll just have to manage them well so that we can get them through and work through the whole tournament, not just the start of the tournament. We've got one overseas player up our sleeve if required, where we might be able to add some experience." Willey on Monday played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final for Multan Sultan where he ended on the losing side. Multan lost the final by two wickets to Islamabad United with Willey being part of the majority of the campaign. His involvement in several franchise competitions saw him stay away from his family. Willey was signed for $240,000 (INR 2 crore) by LSG during the auction and has previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the past. With him only likely to miss some part of the season there is no replacement announced by the franchise. Earlier, Harry Brook opted to miss the IPL due to personal reasons. ALSO READ | Police treating tennis star Aryna Sabalenka boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov's death as 'apparent suicide' LSG will start their IPL campaign on Sunday (Mar 24) against Rajasthan Royals and will look to build on their impressive two campaigns in the IPL. Lucknow Super Giants Squad Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, David Willey, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, K Gowtham, K L Rahul (C), Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, M Siddharth, Marcus Stoinis, Mayank Yadav, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Prerak Mankad, Quinton de Kock, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh

IPL 2024: David Willey to miss start of upcoming season for Lucknow Super Giants, confirms coach Justin Langer

Former South Africa great Lance Klusener has joined Lucknow Super Giants' coaching staff ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. LSG roped in Klusener as the assistant coach for the IPL 2024, as he unites with head coach Justin Langer and fellow assistant coach S Sriram in the backroom staff.&nbsp;

Having served as the assistant to Shaun Pollock at Mumbai Indians during the early times in this competition, Kluesener returns for his second stint as the coach in the IPL.&nbsp;

Klusener, associated with SA20 side Durban's Super Giants, coached Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year, leading them to their maiden title. Klusener’s resume also reads his brief stints with international sides,&nbsp;having coached Afghanistan and playing the role of the batting coach for South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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Meanwhile, Klusener will rejoin his Guyana side speedster, Shamar Joseph, who replaced Mark Wood in the LSG squad for IPL 2024. With the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) taking precautionary measures to safeguard their bowlers for the T20 World Cup (in June in the Caribbean and the USA), they pulled Wood out of the competition.&nbsp;

Alongside Wood, the ECB restricted recovering Jofra Archer from putting his name in the IPL auction last year.&nbsp;

Gus Atkinson is another name who pulled out at the last moment for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with the two-time winners replacing him with Sri Lanka seamer Dushmantha Chameera.

<h2>LSG is ready to break the ice</h2>

Lucknow Super Giants is one of the two newly-inducted sides in the Indian Premier League alongside Gujarat Titans, debuting in the 2022 season. While Gujarat won their maiden title in their first season, LSG made it to the playoffs on both occasions.

With an aggressive squad at the helm this time, LSG will look to go beyond the playoffs and play their first IPL final this year. They will open their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on March 24.

<h3>LSG’s squad for the IPL 2024 –</h3>

KL Rahul (captain), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey and Mohd. Arshad Khan

Former South Africa great Lance Klusener has joined Lucknow Super Giants' coaching staff ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. LSG roped in Klusener as the assistant coach for the IPL 2024, as he unites with head coach Justin Langer and fellow assistant coach S Sriram in the backroom staff.

Former South Africa great Lance Klusener has joined Lucknow Super Giants' coaching staff ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League. LSG roped in Klusener as the assistant coach for the IPL 2024, as he unites with head coach Justin Langer and fellow assistant coach S Sriram in the backroom staff. Having served as the assistant to Shaun Pollock at Mumbai Indians during the early times in this competition, Kluesener returns for his second stint as the coach in the IPL. Klusener, associated with SA20 side Durban's Super Giants, coached Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) last year, leading them to their maiden title. Klusener’s resume also reads his brief stints with international sides, having coached Afghanistan and playing the role of the batting coach for South Africa and Zimbabwe. ALSO READ: RCB-W vs MI-W, WPL 2024 Preview: Top berth up for grabs as Mumbai Indians eye sweet farewell in Bengaluru Meanwhile, Klusener will rejoin his Guyana side speedster, Shamar Joseph, who replaced Mark Wood in the LSG squad for IPL 2024. With the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) taking precautionary measures to safeguard their bowlers for the T20 World Cup (in June in the Caribbean and the USA), they pulled Wood out of the competition. Alongside Wood, the ECB restricted recovering Jofra Archer from putting his name in the IPL auction last year. Gus Atkinson is another name who pulled out at the last moment for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with the two-time winners replacing him with Sri Lanka seamer Dushmantha Chameera. LSG is ready to break the ice Lucknow Super Giants is one of the two newly-inducted sides in the Indian Premier League alongside Gujarat Titans, debuting in the 2022 season. While Gujarat won their maiden title in their first season, LSG made it to the playoffs on both occasions. With an aggressive squad at the helm this time, LSG will look to go beyond the playoffs and play their first IPL final this year. They will open their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on March 24. LSG’s squad for the IPL 2024 – KL Rahul (captain), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, K. Gowtham, Shivam Mavi, Arshin Kulkarni, M. Siddharth, Ashton Turner, David Willey and Mohd. Arshad Khan

IPL 2024: South Africa great Lance Klusener joins Lucknow Super Giants coaching staff

West Indies' newest pace sensation, Shamar Joseph, has been rewarded for his brave outing in the famous Gabba win with an IPL contract. Joseph has replaced England seamer Mark Wood in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad for INR 3 crores, an IPL statement said on Saturday (Feb 10).

As per the statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) pulled out Wood from IPL 2024 (starting mid-March) to manage his workload.

Considering the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA (which begins on June 3) that follows, England wants its seamers, mainly injury-prone ones, including Wood and recovering Jofra Archer, to not participate in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League.

With England hosting West Indies and Sri Lanka after the marquee event, the former T20 WC winners are keen on protecting their centrally-contracted players.

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Meanwhile, the newly-inducted IPL franchise LSG bought Wood in the 2022 IPL auction for a whopping INR 7.5 crore. Though he missed that season with a shoulder injury, Wood played just four games in the following edition, picking 11 wickets at 11.82. His sheer pace was his USP as he dominated batters in his limited outings.

Besides Joseph, LSG’s pace attack consists of Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, David Willey, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur and Yudhvir Singh. In the all-rounders' category, LSG has Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers and Arshin Kulkarni, India’s U-19 World Cup player, who can contribute with some overs.

<h2>Joseph’s rise to the top&nbsp;</h2>

Shamar Joseph made his international debut during the recently-concluded Australia Test series and picked a five-for in the first innings of the Adelaide Test. Before that, he also slammed a fifty batting at number 10, becoming the first player from his country to achieve this feat.&nbsp;

However, his best moment came in the next match in Brisbane, where in the second innings, with a possible broken toe, Shamar picked seven wickets, helping West Indies beat Australia at their fortress in Gabba. His spell on the fourth day broke the internet as everyone, from fans to even the Aussies, praised this budding youngster.

Following his Gabba heroics, West Indies white-ball coach Darren Sammy sounded confident of him breaking into the scheme of things for the home T20 World Cup later this year, saying his presence will bring a ‘good headache’ for the selectors.&nbsp;

West Indies' newest pace sensation, Shamar Joseph, has been rewarded for his brave outing in the famous Gabba win with an IPL contract. Joseph has replaced England seamer Mark Wood in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad for INR 3 crores, an IPL statement said on Saturday (Feb 10).

West Indies' newest pace sensation, Shamar Joseph, has been rewarded for his brave outing in the famous Gabba win with an IPL contract. Joseph has replaced England seamer Mark Wood in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) squad for INR 3 crores, an IPL statement said on Saturday (Feb 10). As per the statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) pulled out Wood from IPL 2024 (starting mid-March) to manage his workload. Considering the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA (which begins on June 3) that follows, England wants its seamers, mainly injury-prone ones, including Wood and recovering Jofra Archer, to not participate in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League. With England hosting West Indies and Sri Lanka after the marquee event, the former T20 WC winners are keen on protecting their centrally-contracted players. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: Not injured but Shreyas Iyer 'axed' from India's squad for remainder of England series - Reports Meanwhile, the newly-inducted IPL franchise LSG bought Wood in the 2022 IPL auction for a whopping INR 7.5 crore. Though he missed that season with a shoulder injury, Wood played just four games in the following edition, picking 11 wickets at 11.82. His sheer pace was his USP as he dominated batters in his limited outings. Besides Joseph, LSG’s pace attack consists of Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, David Willey, Shivam Mavi, Yash Thakur and Yudhvir Singh. In the all-rounders' category, LSG has Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers and Arshin Kulkarni, India’s U-19 World Cup player, who can contribute with some overs. Joseph’s rise to the top Shamar Joseph made his international debut during the recently-concluded Australia Test series and picked a five-for in the first innings of the Adelaide Test. Before that, he also slammed a fifty batting at number 10, becoming the first player from his country to achieve this feat. However, his best moment came in the next match in Brisbane, where in the second innings, with a possible broken toe, Shamar picked seven wickets, helping West Indies beat Australia at their fortress in Gabba. His spell on the fourth day broke the internet as everyone, from fans to even the Aussies, praised this budding youngster. Following his Gabba heroics, West Indies white-ball coach Darren Sammy sounded confident of him breaking into the scheme of things for the home T20 World Cup later this year, saying his presence will bring a ‘good headache’ for the selectors.

IPL 2024: Gabba hero Shamar Joseph replaces Mark Wood at Lucknow Super Giants

Sunday (Nov 26) was the retention deadline day for all 10n teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik Pandya made a lot of buzz throughout the day as he was finally switched to the Mumbai Indians, where he debuted in the cash-rich league. Thus, the star all-rounder ended his two-year-long association with the Gujarat Titans (GT) -- who acquired his services after MI released him before the 2022 edition. Several more players were released while a lot of big names saw them being retained by their current IPL franchises as the deadline day made heads turn.&nbsp;

As the dust has settled down on the retention deadline day, here is the list of remaining purse and total slots available for all ten IPL teams ahead of the mini-auction -

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Teams</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">Remaining purse</td>
			<td>Slots</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">31.4 crore (314 million)</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Delhi Capitals</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">28.95 crore (289.5 million)</td>
			<td>9</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Gujarat Titans</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">38.15 crore (381.5 million)</td>
			<td>8</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">32.7 crore (327 million)</td>
			<td>12</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Lucknow Super Giants</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">13.15 crore (131.5 million)</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">17.75 crore (177.5 million)</td>
			<td>8</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Punjab Kings</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">29.1 crore (291 million)</td>
			<td>8</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Royal Challengers Bangalore</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">23.25 crore (232.5 million)</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="width: 198px;">Rajasthan Royals</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">14.5 crore (145 million)</td>
			<td>8</td>
		</tr>
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			<td style="width: 198px;">Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
			<td style="width: 243px;">34 crore (340 million)</td>
			<td>6</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Gujarat Titans (GT) are the richest team going into the mini-auction, to be held next month, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

KKR have 12 slots remaining with Delhi Capitals (DC) coming next, having nine slots to fill.&nbsp;

The IPL 2024 mini-auction will take place in Dubai on Dec 19.&nbsp;

SQUADS OF ALL TEN TEAMS:

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marshm, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar.

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (capt &amp; wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana

Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan

Gujarat Titans: David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar

Sunday (Nov 26) was the retention deadline day for all 10n teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik Pandya made a lot of buzz throughout the day as he was finally switched to the Mumbai Indians, where he debuted in the cash-rich league.

Sunday (Nov 26) was the retention deadline day for all 10n teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik Pandya made a lot of buzz throughout the day as he was finally switched to the Mumbai Indians, where he debuted in the cash-rich league. Thus, the star all-rounder ended his two-year-long association with the Gujarat Titans (GT) -- who acquired his services after MI released him before the 2022 edition. Several more players were released while a lot of big names saw them being retained by their current IPL franchises as the deadline day made heads turn. As the dust has settled down on the retention deadline day, here is the list of remaining purse and total slots available for all ten IPL teams ahead of the mini-auction - Also read: IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans appoint Shubman Gill new captain after Hardik Pandya trade Teams Remaining purse Slots Chennai Super Kings 31.4 crore (314 million) 6 Delhi Capitals 28.95 crore (289.5 million) 9 Gujarat Titans 38.15 crore (381.5 million) 8 Kolkata Knight Riders 32.7 crore (327 million) 12 Lucknow Super Giants 13.15 crore (131.5 million) 6 Mumbai Indians 17.75 crore (177.5 million) 8 Punjab Kings 29.1 crore (291 million) 8 Royal Challengers Bangalore 23.25 crore (232.5 million) 6 Rajasthan Royals 14.5 crore (145 million) 8 Sunrisers Hyderabad 34 crore (340 million) 6 Gujarat Titans (GT) are the richest team going into the mini-auction, to be held next month, followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR have 12 slots remaining with Delhi Capitals (DC) coming next, having nine slots to fill. The IPL 2024 mini-auction will take place in Dubai on Dec 19. SQUADS OF ALL TEN TEAMS: Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marshm, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar. Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan Gujarat Titans: David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Cameron Green, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar

IPL 2024 Auction: Remaining purse and slots for all 10 teams after retention deadline day

LSG retained and released List:&nbsp;One of the two newest additions to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has taken significant steps towards building a team for the future. KL Rahul-led franchise has released eight players, traded two and retained the remaining on the IPL 2024 retention day deadline. A team with a new backroom staff will enter the mini-auction scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 19) with a purse of just INR 13.9 crore.

Amid rumours of KL Rahul switching bases by joining his former franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, the India batter will continue leading the Lucknow-based side in the 17th edition.&nbsp;

With a star-studded squad at the helm, LSG had a chance of putting its hands on the trophy last season but fell shy in the efforts. This time, with an eye on some new players on the auction day, Lucknow can push for the case of a title run in IPL 2024.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-auction-full-list-of-players-released-and-retained-by-punjab-kings-663073">IPL 2024 Auction: Full list of players released and retained by Punjab Kings</a>

From heavy hitters at the top to some of the quickest pacers in their ranks, LSG still has a core to threaten anyone on a given day.

Also, they are the only franchise to trade out two players – Avesh Khan to RR and Romario Shepard to the Mumbai Indians.

<h3>Here is the full list of players released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction –</h3>

LSG retained and released List&nbsp;- IPL Auction 2023

<ul>
	<li>Daniel Sams</li>
	<li>Karun Nair</li>
	<li>Jaydev Unadkat</li>
	<li>Manan Vohra</li>
	<li>Karan Sharma</li>
	<li>Suryansh Shedge</li>
	<li>Swapnil Singh</li>
	<li>Arpit Guleria</li>
</ul>

Traded Out - Romario Shepherd and&nbsp;Avesh Khan

Traded In – Devdutt Padikkal

<h3>Here is the full list of players retained by the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2024 -&nbsp;</h3>

<ul>
	<li>KL Rahul (captain)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Quinton de Kock&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nicholas Pooran&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ayush Badoni</li>
	<li>Deepak Hooda</li>
	<li>K Gowtham</li>
	<li>Krunal Pandya</li>
	<li>Kyle Mayers</li>
	<li>Marcus Stoinis</li>
	<li>Prerak Mankad</li>
	<li>Yudhvir Singh&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Mark Wood</li>
	<li>Mayank Yadav</li>
	<li>Mohsin Khan</li>
	<li>Ravi Bishnoi</li>
	<li>Yash Thakur</li>
	<li>Amit Mishra</li>
	<li>Naveen-ul-Haq</li>
</ul>

LSG retained and released List: One of the two newest additions to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has taken significant steps towards building a team for the future.

LSG retained and released List: One of the two newest additions to the IPL family, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has taken significant steps towards building a team for the future. KL Rahul-led franchise has released eight players, traded two and retained the remaining on the IPL 2024 retention day deadline. A team with a new backroom staff will enter the mini-auction scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 19) with a purse of just INR 13.9 crore. Amid rumours of KL Rahul switching bases by joining his former franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, the India batter will continue leading the Lucknow-based side in the 17th edition. With a star-studded squad at the helm, LSG had a chance of putting its hands on the trophy last season but fell shy in the efforts. This time, with an eye on some new players on the auction day, Lucknow can push for the case of a title run in IPL 2024. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 Auction: Full list of players released and retained by Punjab Kings From heavy hitters at the top to some of the quickest pacers in their ranks, LSG still has a core to threaten anyone on a given day. Also, they are the only franchise to trade out two players – Avesh Khan to RR and Romario Shepard to the Mumbai Indians. Here is the full list of players released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction – LSG retained and released List - IPL Auction 2023 Daniel Sams Karun Nair Jaydev Unadkat Manan Vohra Karan Sharma Suryansh Shedge Swapnil Singh Arpit Guleria Traded Out - Romario Shepherd and Avesh Khan Traded In – Devdutt Padikkal Here is the full list of players retained by the Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2024 - KL Rahul (captain) Quinton de Kock Nicholas Pooran Ayush Badoni Deepak Hooda K Gowtham Krunal Pandya Kyle Mayers Marcus Stoinis Prerak Mankad Yudhvir Singh Mark Wood Mayank Yadav Mohsin Khan Ravi Bishnoi Yash Thakur Amit Mishra Naveen-ul-Haq

IPL 2024 Auction: Full list of players released and retained by Lucknow Super Giants

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises released the list of players retained as the deadline ended on Sunday (Nov&nbsp;26). There were some big names like Jofra Archer from Mumbai Indians and Ben Stokes from Chennai Super Kings who were released by the teams as the ten franchises gear up for the player auction. Throughout the retention deadline day, Hardik Pandya made maximum noise as he was traded to his previous franchise MI after Gujarat Titans (GT) had initially retained him. Now, all the focus is on the mini-auction to be held next month.

The mini-auction is scheduled to be held on Dec&nbsp;19 overseas in Dubai - a first for the IPL since its inception in 2008. Ahead of the forthcoming auction proceedings, here is a list of retained players for all the ten franchises -

HERE IS THE FULL LIST OF RETAINED PLAYERS FOR ALL TEN TEAMS:

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marshm, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar.

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (capt &amp; wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana

Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-auction-remaining-purse-and-slots-for-all-10-teams-after-retention-deadline-day-663395">IPL 2024 Auction: Remaining purse and slots for all 10 teams after retention deadline day</a>

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan

Gujarat Titans: David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar

It is to be noted that the&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are the richest team going into the mini-auction -- with 40.75 crore (407.5&nbsp;million) --&nbsp;followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), with 34 crore or 340 million. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with 32.7 crore or 327 million, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with 31.4 crore or 314 million,&nbsp;come next.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises released the list of players retained as the deadline ended on Sunday (Nov 26). There were some big names like Jofra Archer from Mumbai Indians and Ben Stokes from Chennai Super Kings who were released by the teams as the ten franchises gear up for the player auction.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises released the list of players retained as the deadline ended on Sunday (Nov 26). There were some big names like Jofra Archer from Mumbai Indians and Ben Stokes from Chennai Super Kings who were released by the teams as the ten franchises gear up for the player auction. Throughout the retention deadline day, Hardik Pandya made maximum noise as he was traded to his previous franchise MI after Gujarat Titans (GT) had initially retained him. Now, all the focus is on the mini-auction to be held next month. The mini-auction is scheduled to be held on Dec 19 overseas in Dubai - a first for the IPL since its inception in 2008. Ahead of the forthcoming auction proceedings, here is a list of retained players for all the ten franchises - HERE IS THE FULL LIST OF RETAINED PLAYERS FOR ALL TEN TEAMS: Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marshm, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar. Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (C), Jos Buttler, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway (wk), Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana Kolkata Knight Riders: Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Also read: IPL 2024 Auction: Remaining purse and slots for all 10 teams after retention deadline day Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram (c), Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Singh Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Krunal Pandya, Yudhvir Singh, Prerak Mankad, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan Gujarat Titans: David Miller, Shubman Gill (c), Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Verma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar It is to be noted that the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are the richest team going into the mini-auction -- with 40.75 crore (407.5 million) -- followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), with 34 crore or 340 million. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with 32.7 crore or 327 million, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with 31.4 crore or 314 million, come next.

IPL 2024 Auction: Full list of retained players of all teams after retention deadline day

India locked horns with Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 11) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed the Afghans by eight wickets, with 15 overs to spare, in pursuit of 273. Riding on captain Rohit's 131 and Virat Kohli's 55 not out, India didn't break a sweat to complete the run-chase in style. During the match, Virat and Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq also came face-to-face following their ugly spat during Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off of IPL 2023 in Lucknow.&nbsp;

Ever since Naveen returned to India for the ODI World Cup, chants of "Kohli Kohli" have followed him on the field by the Indian fans. When he came out to bat in the India-Afghanistan game, the crowd started chanting Kohli's name. The same happened during the Indian run-chase as well when the former Indian skipper took matters into his own hands and gestured to the crowd to stop the chants.

The two buried their hatchet with a warm hug, which received rousing applause from the Delhi crowd. Gautam Gambhir -- former Indian opener and LSG mentor who is on commentary duty in CWC 2023 --&nbsp;lauded Kohli for his gesture. Talking to Jatin Sapru, he said on air,&nbsp;"That's a great gesture and I hope from here on, in the upcoming matches, in every one, people are reminded of Virat's gesture because every professional cricketer works hard to make it to this level to play for the country, to play in the IPL."

"If you can't support anyone, don't criticise him. You have the right to support your favourite player but you don't have any to criticise a player," the former batter further opined.

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Gambhir added, "The most important thing is the way the crowd reacted, it should have behaved in a more sensible way because no one knew from this crowd what happened between those two on that day. The two players, and their team management only knew. I hope the crowds in the coming days behave better, and offer better support. People are coming to play in our country, and as hosts, we can become better brand ambassadors. The players coming here should take only good memories."

Gambhir was serving as Lucknow's mentor during Kohli-Naveen's spat in the LSG-RCB game in early May. He also got into a&nbsp;heated argument with Kohli, which made heads turn back then. However, Kohli-Naveen's warm hug has finally put an end to the whole episode.

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India locked horns with Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 11) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed the Afghans by eight wickets, with 15 overs to spare, in pursuit of 273.

India locked horns with Afghanistan in match 9 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday (Oct 11) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed the Afghans by eight wickets, with 15 overs to spare, in pursuit of 273. Riding on captain Rohit's 131 and Virat Kohli's 55 not out, India didn't break a sweat to complete the run-chase in style. During the match, Virat and Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq also came face-to-face following their ugly spat during Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) face-off of IPL 2023 in Lucknow. Ever since Naveen returned to India for the ODI World Cup, chants of "Kohli Kohli" have followed him on the field by the Indian fans. When he came out to bat in the India-Afghanistan game, the crowd started chanting Kohli's name. The same happened during the Indian run-chase as well when the former Indian skipper took matters into his own hands and gestured to the crowd to stop the chants. The two buried their hatchet with a warm hug, which received rousing applause from the Delhi crowd. Gautam Gambhir -- former Indian opener and LSG mentor who is on commentary duty in CWC 2023 -- lauded Kohli for his gesture. Talking to Jatin Sapru, he said on air, "That's a great gesture and I hope from here on, in the upcoming matches, in every one, people are reminded of Virat's gesture because every professional cricketer works hard to make it to this level to play for the country, to play in the IPL." "If you can't support anyone, don't criticise him. You have the right to support your favourite player but you don't have any to criticise a player," the former batter further opined. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH - Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq close IPL fight with hug during India vs Afghanistan Gambhir added, "The most important thing is the way the crowd reacted, it should have behaved in a more sensible way because no one knew from this crowd what happened between those two on that day. The two players, and their team management only knew. I hope the crowds in the coming days behave better, and offer better support. People are coming to play in our country, and as hosts, we can become better brand ambassadors. The players coming here should take only good memories." Gambhir was serving as Lucknow's mentor during Kohli-Naveen's spat in the LSG-RCB game in early May. He also got into a heated argument with Kohli, which made heads turn back then. However, Kohli-Naveen's warm hug has finally put an end to the whole episode. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Virat Kohli telling Delhi crowd not to troll Naveen a great gesture, says Gambhir after Ind-Afg CWC '23 tie

Former selection committee head MSK Prasad joined the backroom staff of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic consultant on Thursday, August 17. His appointment comes as a second high-profile selection for LSG ahead of IPL 2024 after former Australia legend Justin Langer was announced as the head coach of the side, replacing Zimbabwean veteran Andy Flower.

Besides serving as the boss of the selection committee, Prasad has held the post of Director of Cricket Operations at the domestic level for his state Andhra Pradesh.

"His involvement at RPSG Sports will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as Head of Talent Search, talent development and our academy business," LSG said in a statement.

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The newly-inducted franchise reached the playoffs on both occasions but failed to lift the trophy, unlike their counterpart Gujarat Titans, who won their maiden edition. Meanwhile, other than Prasad and Langer, Gautam Gambhir (mentor), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach) and Vijay Dahiya (assistant coach) are part of the coaching team.

<h2>MSK back Ishan to play as an opener in CWC</h2>

Despite several white-ball assignments in the build-up to the World Cup 2023, the Indian Team failed to answer a few questions – who would keep wickets, who would play at number four and five, among the few.&nbsp;

While the onus would be on makeshift keeper-batter KL Rahul, who is said to have regained complete fitness and is in line for a much-anticipated return, for the number four slot, the fight is still on. The BCCI is keen on waiting for unfit Shreyas Iyer to get the green signal from the NCA.

However, considering both remain out of contention, who keeps the wicket and who plays in the middle order?

Speaking on Star Sports, MSK Prasad, alongside former head coach Ravi Shastri picked India’s 15 for the Asia Cup and shared their thoughts on Kishan’s batting position.

"I think that's the tough part right now," Prasad said on Star Sports. "If you're looking at Gill to open with Rohit, then where to send Ishan Kishan is a cause for concern. If you see some of the roles he's played at No. 4 or 5, I don't think he has justified his place there.

"The best thing is he enjoys batting up the order. Somehow, we need to accommodate him at the top of the order. Probably that left-right combination of Rohit and Ishan Kishan might come in handy.

"Because Rohit always enjoyed the wonderful company of Shikhar Dhawan (they put on 18 century stands together). If you see, post-Dhawan, the form of Rohit has also been a cause of concern. The best place for Ishan Kishan to bat is up the order,” he added.

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Former selection committee head MSK Prasad joined the backroom staff of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic consultant on Thursday, August 17.

Former selection committee head MSK Prasad joined the backroom staff of IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic consultant on Thursday, August 17. His appointment comes as a second high-profile selection for LSG ahead of IPL 2024 after former Australia legend Justin Langer was announced as the head coach of the side, replacing Zimbabwean veteran Andy Flower. Besides serving as the boss of the selection committee, Prasad has held the post of Director of Cricket Operations at the domestic level for his state Andhra Pradesh. "His involvement at RPSG Sports will be instrumental in providing essential guidance across a spectrum of critical domains as Head of Talent Search, talent development and our academy business," LSG said in a statement. Former India cricketer MSK Prasad joins the Super Giants as our Strategic Consultant! 🤝 Full story 👉 https://t.co/kwtmp8awBE pic.twitter.com/gW9kiQJePM — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) August 17, 2023 × The newly-inducted franchise reached the playoffs on both occasions but failed to lift the trophy, unlike their counterpart Gujarat Titans, who won their maiden edition. Meanwhile, other than Prasad and Langer, Gautam Gambhir (mentor), Jonty Rhodes (fielding coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach) and Vijay Dahiya (assistant coach) are part of the coaching team. MSK back Ishan to play as an opener in CWC Despite several white-ball assignments in the build-up to the World Cup 2023, the Indian Team failed to answer a few questions – who would keep wickets, who would play at number four and five, among the few. While the onus would be on makeshift keeper-batter KL Rahul, who is said to have regained complete fitness and is in line for a much-anticipated return, for the number four slot, the fight is still on. The BCCI is keen on waiting for unfit Shreyas Iyer to get the green signal from the NCA. However, considering both remain out of contention, who keeps the wicket and who plays in the middle order? Speaking on Star Sports, MSK Prasad, alongside former head coach Ravi Shastri picked India’s 15 for the Asia Cup and shared their thoughts on Kishan’s batting position. "I think that's the tough part right now," Prasad said on Star Sports. "If you're looking at Gill to open with Rohit, then where to send Ishan Kishan is a cause for concern. If you see some of the roles he's played at No. 4 or 5, I don't think he has justified his place there. "The best thing is he enjoys batting up the order. Somehow, we need to accommodate him at the top of the order. Probably that left-right combination of Rohit and Ishan Kishan might come in handy. "Because Rohit always enjoyed the wonderful company of Shikhar Dhawan (they put on 18 century stands together). If you see, post-Dhawan, the form of Rohit has also been a cause of concern. The best place for Ishan Kishan to bat is up the order,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former chief selector MSK Prasad joins Lucknow Super Giants as strategic consultant

Lucknow Super Giants have produced standout performances in back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons on the field, however, the franchise owned by by Sanjiv Goenka, also pulled off stunning accomplishments off the field during the course of the season. With the Indian Premier League going back to the home-and-away format this year, the Super Giants grabbed their opportunity of engaging with their home fans for the first time.

<h2>LSG’s success story off field</h2>

The franchise’s 360-degree integrated marketing campaign highlighted fan engagement in over 100 sites across Uttar Pradesh, several on-ground activations to build LSG’s 6000+ strong fan club “LSG Brigade”, as well as extensive coverage across online and print media in multiple languages.&nbsp; The team led by KL Rahul reached the playoffs of the IPL 2023 before they faced elimination in the Eliminator.

The season kicked off with a glitsy jersey launch event in the presence of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, key players like KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya among others, and was streamed live in eight major cities across Uttar Pradesh.

In addition, the Lucknow Super Giants conducted Jashn-e-LSG – an open bus roadshow with the team from Rumi Darwaza to Ambedkar Park in the City of Nawabs. The roadshow was followed by the world’s first-ever cricket-themed drone show, with spellbinding still and motion pictures captured and shared across social media.

The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium hosted IPL matches for the first time, and the franchise worked closely with the UPCA and stadium authorities to make the necessary infrastructural upgrades to ensure that the venue met international standards.&nbsp;

The Lucknow Super Giants’ initiatives resulted in around 3 lakh passionate fans thronging the stadium throughout the season, at an average of an almost full-capacity (50,000) crowd for Lucknow’s first-ever season at home. Furthermore, LSG and Lucknow Metro worked together to provide special late-night trains and feeder buses to make it easier for fans to head back home after matches. A fleet of e-rickshaw shuttle rides was also organised at the stadium.

Speaking about the off-field initiatives, Vinod Bisht said, “Forming an emotional connect with the cricket fans in Uttar Pradesh was critical for us and therefore we were thrilled to see that our initiatives paid rich dividends. Attracting big crowds to a new IPL venue was always going to be a difficult task, but our team emerged victorious in challenging circumstances.”

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<h2>Other activities from LSG</h2>

In the digital world, LSG rocketed up the charts from 2022 and stole the show with unparalleled video content across channels.&nbsp; The franchise engaged popular UP-based content creator Shubham Gaur, who created multiple viral short and long-form video IPs, helping the Super Giants cumulatively record over 500 million views during the season. The franchise registered the highest engagement Rate, a metric which measures the quality of content, among all IPL teams on Twitter and Facebook. Moreover, they added about 3 million new fans to their social channels and reached close to 2 billion people around the world online.

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Lucknow Super Giants have produced standout performances in back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons on the field, however, the franchise owned by by Sanjiv Goenka, also pulled off stunning accomplishments off the field during the course of the season.

Lucknow Super Giants have produced standout performances in back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons on the field, however, the franchise owned by by Sanjiv Goenka, also pulled off stunning accomplishments off the field during the course of the season. With the Indian Premier League going back to the home-and-away format this year, the Super Giants grabbed their opportunity of engaging with their home fans for the first time. LSG’s success story off field The franchise’s 360-degree integrated marketing campaign highlighted fan engagement in over 100 sites across Uttar Pradesh, several on-ground activations to build LSG’s 6000+ strong fan club “LSG Brigade”, as well as extensive coverage across online and print media in multiple languages. The team led by KL Rahul reached the playoffs of the IPL 2023 before they faced elimination in the Eliminator. The season kicked off with a glitsy jersey launch event in the presence of BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, key players like KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya among others, and was streamed live in eight major cities across Uttar Pradesh. In addition, the Lucknow Super Giants conducted Jashn-e-LSG – an open bus roadshow with the team from Rumi Darwaza to Ambedkar Park in the City of Nawabs. The roadshow was followed by the world’s first-ever cricket-themed drone show, with spellbinding still and motion pictures captured and shared across social media. The BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium hosted IPL matches for the first time, and the franchise worked closely with the UPCA and stadium authorities to make the necessary infrastructural upgrades to ensure that the venue met international standards. The Lucknow Super Giants’ initiatives resulted in around 3 lakh passionate fans thronging the stadium throughout the season, at an average of an almost full-capacity (50,000) crowd for Lucknow’s first-ever season at home. Furthermore, LSG and Lucknow Metro worked together to provide special late-night trains and feeder buses to make it easier for fans to head back home after matches. A fleet of e-rickshaw shuttle rides was also organised at the stadium. Speaking about the off-field initiatives, Vinod Bisht said, “Forming an emotional connect with the cricket fans in Uttar Pradesh was critical for us and therefore we were thrilled to see that our initiatives paid rich dividends. Attracting big crowds to a new IPL venue was always going to be a difficult task, but our team emerged victorious in challenging circumstances.” ALSO READ | Wimbledon 2023: Ankita Raina, India’s only singles player at event, bows out with a loss in qualifiers Other activities from LSG In the digital world, LSG rocketed up the charts from 2022 and stole the show with unparalleled video content across channels. The franchise engaged popular UP-based content creator Shubham Gaur, who created multiple viral short and long-form video IPs, helping the Super Giants cumulatively record over 500 million views during the season. The franchise registered the highest engagement Rate, a metric which measures the quality of content, among all IPL teams on Twitter and Facebook. Moreover, they added about 3 million new fans to their social channels and reached close to 2 billion people around the world online. After a great start in IPL 2023, the Lucknow Super Giants are keen to take their off-field game to an even higher level and grow their fan base across India and the world, in the years to come. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Lucknow Super Giants' off-field performance points to spectacular first season at home

Having picked up 18 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, Avesh Khan was expected to shine in the competition this time. But injury issues knackered Avesh’s chances of exhibiting stupendous bowling in IPL 2023. Playing just nine matches in this year’s competition, the Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler could only manage to secure eight wickets. In an interaction with the Indian Express, Avesh revealed that he had to bowl in the initial phase of the tournament with stitches in his web. The 26-year-old also disclosed that Lucknow head coach Andy Flower was quite impressed to see his great level of dedication to the game. According to the above-mentioned outlet, Lucknow bowling coach Morne Morkel had even suggested him how to set up a batsman.

“I had stitches in my web, and still I bowled in initial IPL games. He openly said that he likes my attitude that puts the team above everything else. I took a painkiller and took an injection in my hand, and everyone praised me after the game,” Avesh Khan recalled.

<h2>A Look at numbers</h2>

The IPL 2021 campaign had turned out to be a stellar one for Avesh Khan. He had capped off the IPL 2021 season after picking up 24 wickets. Brilliance in IPL paved the way for Avesh’s international debut. The Indore-born played his first match in Team India jersey during a T20I match against West Indies in February last year. In T20I cricket, Avesh has so far claimed 13 wickets having played 15 matches.

Avesh Khan earned his maiden ODI call-up five months later. On his ODI debut, Avesh played against West Indies in July 2022. He has so far represented Indian cricket team in five games in the 50-overs format. In international cricket, Avesh was last seen in action against South Africa in October last year.

<h2>IPL career</h2>

Avesh Khan had made his IPL debut in 2017. But he failed to earn a regular start in the competition. The real breakthrough came in 2021 when he stunned everyone by bagging 24 wickets. Avesh continued his brilliance in the next season by claiming 18 wickets. The IPL 2023 journey, however, proved to be quite an unimpressive one for him. Overall, Avesh has so far claimed 55 wickets after playing 47 games in the history of the IPL.

Injury issues ruined Avesh Khan’s chances of exhibiting stupendous bowling in IPL 2023. Having played nine matches, the 26-year-old picked up eight wickets in this year’s competition.

Having picked up 18 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, Avesh Khan was expected to shine in the competition this time. But injury issues knackered Avesh’s chances of exhibiting stupendous bowling in IPL 2023. Playing just nine matches in this year’s competition, the Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler could only manage to secure eight wickets. In an interaction with the Indian Express, Avesh revealed that he had to bowl in the initial phase of the tournament with stitches in his web. The 26-year-old also disclosed that Lucknow head coach Andy Flower was quite impressed to see his great level of dedication to the game. According to the above-mentioned outlet, Lucknow bowling coach Morne Morkel had even suggested him how to set up a batsman. “I had stitches in my web, and still I bowled in initial IPL games. He openly said that he likes my attitude that puts the team above everything else. I took a painkiller and took an injection in my hand, and everyone praised me after the game,” Avesh Khan recalled. A Look at numbers The IPL 2021 campaign had turned out to be a stellar one for Avesh Khan. He had capped off the IPL 2021 season after picking up 24 wickets. Brilliance in IPL paved the way for Avesh’s international debut. The Indore-born played his first match in Team India jersey during a T20I match against West Indies in February last year. In T20I cricket, Avesh has so far claimed 13 wickets having played 15 matches. Avesh Khan earned his maiden ODI call-up five months later. On his ODI debut, Avesh played against West Indies in July 2022. He has so far represented Indian cricket team in five games in the 50-overs format. In international cricket, Avesh was last seen in action against South Africa in October last year. IPL career Avesh Khan had made his IPL debut in 2017. But he failed to earn a regular start in the competition. The real breakthrough came in 2021 when he stunned everyone by bagging 24 wickets. Avesh continued his brilliance in the next season by claiming 18 wickets. The IPL 2023 journey, however, proved to be quite an unimpressive one for him. Overall, Avesh has so far claimed 55 wickets after playing 47 games in the history of the IPL.

Avesh Khan reveals how he tackled injury in IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians have moved yet another step closer to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 24 by 81&nbsp;runs. Mumbai, five-time champions will now take on defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday in Qualifier 2 with a place in the IPL final up for grabs. LSG, on the other hand, have packed their bags yet again in the Eliminator clash, having lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the same stage in 2022.

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<h2>MI reach Qualifier 2</h2>

Asked to chase 183 runs, LSG lost wickets on a consistent basis and looked like a shadow of themselves&nbsp;in the Eliminator clash. Kyle Mayers (18) and Prerak Mankad (3) failed to give a good start to the designated home team and were back in the pavilion before the end of the powerplay. However, a titanic collapse followed for LSG as Akash Madhwal ended with figures of 5/5 in 3.3 overs to break the back of the opposition.

Interestingly, the lack of communication was the feature of the LSG innings as there were three run outs. Chris Jordan and Piyush Chawla were also on the wickets charts as they helped MI get one better of LSG to book a date with GT in Qualifier 2. LSG quickly went from 69/2 to 101 all out and lost eight wickets in the span of 32 runs.

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<h2>What happened in the MI innings?</h2>

Solid knocks from Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav and a fine cameo from Nehal Wadhera in the death overs helped Mumbai Indians (MI) reach 182/8 in their 20 overs of Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at Chennai on Wednesday.

Electing to bat first, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan gave yet another brisk start to MI. The duo smashed LSG skipper Krunal Pandya for 16 runs in the third over, including two fours and a six. LSG put an end to MI's intent-filled start as Naveen-ul-Haq stepped in to dismiss Rohit for 11 off 10 balls, with Ayush Badoni taking the catch at covers.

LSG for the second consecutive season have exited the IPL at the Eliminator stage while MI will look to book their seventh IPL final. They will take on GT at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday with the winner facing CSK on Sunday.

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Mumbai Indians have moved yet another step closer to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 24 by 81 runs.

Mumbai Indians have moved yet another step closer to the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 24 by 81 runs. Mumbai, five-time champions will now take on defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday in Qualifier 2 with a place in the IPL final up for grabs. LSG, on the other hand, have packed their bags yet again in the Eliminator clash, having lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the same stage in 2022. Look who's off to 📍Ahmedabad to meet the Gujarat Titans 😉 Congratulations to the 𝗠𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 who make it to #Qualifier2 🥳#TATAIPL | #Eliminator | #LSGvMI | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/9c1QobgnhU — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 24, 2023 × MI reach Qualifier 2 Asked to chase 183 runs, LSG lost wickets on a consistent basis and looked like a shadow of themselves in the Eliminator clash. Kyle Mayers (18) and Prerak Mankad (3) failed to give a good start to the designated home team and were back in the pavilion before the end of the powerplay. However, a titanic collapse followed for LSG as Akash Madhwal ended with figures of 5/5 in 3.3 overs to break the back of the opposition. Interestingly, the lack of communication was the feature of the LSG innings as there were three run outs. Chris Jordan and Piyush Chawla were also on the wickets charts as they helped MI get one better of LSG to book a date with GT in Qualifier 2. LSG quickly went from 69/2 to 101 all out and lost eight wickets in the span of 32 runs. ALSO READ | 'Is that an excuse for 4-0': Mitchell Starc hits back at Stuart Broad's bio-bubble remark on Ashes 2021 What happened in the MI innings? Solid knocks from Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav and a fine cameo from Nehal Wadhera in the death overs helped Mumbai Indians (MI) reach 182/8 in their 20 overs of Indian Premier League (IPL) eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants at Chennai on Wednesday. Electing to bat first, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan gave yet another brisk start to MI. The duo smashed LSG skipper Krunal Pandya for 16 runs in the third over, including two fours and a six. LSG put an end to MI's intent-filled start as Naveen-ul-Haq stepped in to dismiss Rohit for 11 off 10 balls, with Ayush Badoni taking the catch at covers. LSG for the second consecutive season have exited the IPL at the Eliminator stage while MI will look to book their seventh IPL final. They will take on GT at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday with the winner facing CSK on Sunday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Lucknow Super Giants had a bitter-sweet message for the outgoing Royal Challengers Bangalore side who suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans at M Chinnaswamy on Sunday night.

Lucknow Super Giants had a bitter-sweet message for the outgoing Royal Challengers Bangalore side who suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans at M Chinnaswamy on Sunday night. Considering the history between these two franchises, the message delivered makes sense. During Lucknow’s home against Bangalore on May 1, LSG seamer Naveen-ul-Haq and former RCB captain Virat Kohli got involved in a verbal volley, with videos surfacing on social media showing both swearing at each other as well. After the low-total thriller ended in RCB’s favour, Virat and Naveen again shared a few words while shaking hands. ALSO READ: 'Time for...': Kevin Pietersen suggests Virat Kohli to join THIS franchise after RCB's IPL 2023 ouster Following this drama, things got uglier when Virat and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir confronted each other, only for everyone else to intervene and separate them. Other than the game, which saw some see-saw performances, this spat involving all three made headlines. Repercussions had to follow, and they had, as both Gautam and Virat got fined 100 per cent of their match fees, while Afghanistan’s Naveen was slapped with a 50 per cent fine. Later, RCB’s social media handle posted a video of players celebrating after the game, where Virat was seen saying, "That's a sweet win boys. A sweet win. Let's go. If you can give it, you got to take it. Otherwise, don't give it." While it looked like everyone had put this behind them, an unexpected series of cryptic messages from Kohli and Naveen – posted as Instagram stories, kept everyone scratching their heads. However, against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, when Bangalore needed to win the match to qualify for the playoffs, they failed in their efforts as a successive hundred by GT opener Shubman Gill ensured the defending champions crossed the line with relative ease. As a result, RCB got knocked out, and Mumbai Indians, who earlier defeated the depleted SRH side, cruised ahead. LSG, who made it to their second successive knockout stage in IPL, posted a cryptic message for Virat Kohli and co, writing, ‘Give it? Take it? Let's leave it. 🤝 Well fought, @RCBTweets. See you next season. 🤙 Give it? Take it? Let's leave it. 🤝 Well fought, @RCBTweets. See you next season. 🤙 — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 21, 2023 × LSG to face MI in Eliminator With the top two teams, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings slated to face off at Chepauk on Tuesday, May 23rd, in Qualifier 1, ranked 3rd and 4th teams – LSG and MI will take on in Eliminator on Wednesday, May 24th, at the same venue. The winner of this clash will face the loser of the GT vs CSK game, as the winner of that match will take on the finalist at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28th. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be seen donning a new kit colour when they take on home side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 20 at the Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League (IPL). LSG who are third in the IPL standings with 15 points will pay tribute to football giants ATK Mohun Bagan when they travel to their hometown. The contest will have bearings on LSG’s final position as they look to qualify for Qualifier 1 which will see them have two chances to make the final of the IPL 2023.

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Krunal Pandya’s side so far has been in great form and have scalped 15 points from 13 matches and will be in the hunt for a place in Qualifier 1. Kolkata is the home of defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan, partially owned by LSG’s owner Sanjiv Goenka and have close ties with the city. To pay tribute to them LSG will don green and maroon colour kits at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.

LSG’s Twitter handle shared pictures of Kolkata's iconic places like Eden Gardens, Howrah Bridge, Mohun Bagan's iconic Salt Lake Stadium and College Street, Asia's largest book street.&nbsp;

Mohun Bagan acknowledged the gesture from Lucknow Super Giants and thanked Goenka for displaying a passion for two of the most followed sports in India.

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<h2>LSG’s season so far</h2>

So far LSG have endured a mixed season and could yet face elimination from the competition if they fail to win against KKR on Saturday. LSG have won seven matches while their contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was a washout that saw them share points. As a consequence, they are third in the standings.

They recently beat Mumbai Indians and have their fate in their own hands while a win for them coupled with a defeat for CSK will see LSG reach Qualifier 1. On the flip side, if MI and RCB win their matches coupled with a defeat for LSG, this will see Krunal Pandya’s side face elimination from the competition.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be seen donning a new kit colour when they take on home side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 20 at the Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be seen donning a new kit colour when they take on home side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, May 20 at the Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League (IPL). LSG who are third in the IPL standings with 15 points will pay tribute to football giants ATK Mohun Bagan when they travel to their hometown. The contest will have bearings on LSG’s final position as they look to qualify for Qualifier 1 which will see them have two chances to make the final of the IPL 2023. 👀 Things we love about Kolkata 🟢🔴 pic.twitter.com/7OCThMLu9S — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 18, 2023 × Why change in kits for LSG? Krunal Pandya’s side so far has been in great form and have scalped 15 points from 13 matches and will be in the hunt for a place in Qualifier 1. Kolkata is the home of defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan, partially owned by LSG’s owner Sanjiv Goenka and have close ties with the city. To pay tribute to them LSG will don green and maroon colour kits at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. LSG’s Twitter handle shared pictures of Kolkata's iconic places like Eden Gardens, Howrah Bridge, Mohun Bagan's iconic Salt Lake Stadium and College Street, Asia's largest book street. Mohun Bagan acknowledged the gesture from Lucknow Super Giants and thanked Goenka for displaying a passion for two of the most followed sports in India. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis praises passionate Kohli, says playing with him is better than being in opposite team LSG’s season so far So far LSG have endured a mixed season and could yet face elimination from the competition if they fail to win against KKR on Saturday. LSG have won seven matches while their contest against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was a washout that saw them share points. As a consequence, they are third in the standings. They recently beat Mumbai Indians and have their fate in their own hands while a win for them coupled with a defeat for CSK will see LSG reach Qualifier 1. On the flip side, if MI and RCB win their matches coupled with a defeat for LSG, this will see Krunal Pandya’s side face elimination from the competition. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The IPL 2023 edition has been a huge hit. Every year, the league stage goes down to the wire. Often,&nbsp;teams are seen fighting hard for one, or more, remaining playoffs spots till the last day of the league games. This year, the defending champions, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), remain the only side to have booked a slot in the playoffs, having ensured a top-two finish as well. However,&nbsp;as many as seven franchises remain in the fray to end with the remaining three spots with only four days left in the league stage.

To date, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) remain the only two teams out of this year's edition. So far, 64 out of the 70 league games have been done and dusted -- i.e. 91.42% -- but Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;(RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are still competing to enter the&nbsp;last four.

On Wednesday (May 17), David Warner-led DC franchise defeated PBKS by 15 runs, in match 64, to not only take Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. closer to early elimination but further complicate the playoffs race.

Here's what remaining seven teams have to do to grab the&nbsp;three available playoff tickets and join Hardik-led GT -

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni's Yellow Army will confirm a place in the last four with a win over DC in their last league game on Saturday (May 20) in New Delhi. They can even progress ahead without adding to their points tally (15) if&nbsp;RCB or MI lose at least one of their remaining games.

Lucknow Super Giants:&nbsp;Krunal Pandya's LSG won a crucial home game, on Tuesday (May 17), versus MI. Thus, they are also in a safe position compared to other teams. A win will confirm a playoff berth for them and they can even go ahead with a loss but will need MI or RCB to lose one game, at least.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians: The five-time champions will secure a berth in the last four with a win over&nbsp;SRH in their last match and if RCB lose at least one of their last two league fixtures.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: The Virat Kohli-starrer RCB can go ahead with wins in their remaining two games. If the three-time runners-up lose one, it will help CSK and LSG -- as stated above -- but the Bengaluru-based team will have to depend on how MI, KKR, RR, and PBKS fare in their last match. As of now, they have a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) than MI, RR, KKR and PBKS at +0.166.

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Rajasthan Royals: The Sanju Samson-led Royals have certainly lost the plot after a brilliant start (with four wins from their first five fixtures). They are left with one more game, versus PBKS on Friday (May 19) in Dharamshala. If they earn a massive victory and MI, RCB and KKR lose their remaining games, they can still enter the playoffs.

Kolkata Knight Riders: The two-time winners still have an outside chance to feature in the last four. If they get the better of LSG by a handsome margin, they can move past MI and then hope for MI and RCB to&nbsp;lose&nbsp;their remaining encounters. Their journey to the playoffs is more complicated as they will still have to rely on the outcome of the PBKS-RR face-off. For Rana &amp; Co.'s progression, they will pray for Punjab's close win over the Royals or for the game to end in a draw.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings:&nbsp;Punjab have made life much difficult for them with a loss to Warner &amp; Co. in Dharamshala. They, however, remain alive in the playoffs race by the barest of margins. They need to beat RR convincingly and hope for the likes of&nbsp;MI, RCB, and KKR to concede their remaining games.

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If this happens, MI and PBKS will end at 14 points each whereas&nbsp;RCB, KKR, and RR will finish&nbsp;dozen points apiece. Thus, NRR will come into play between Mumbai and Punjab for one to join the playoffs.&nbsp;

Currently, GT are set to play the Qualifier 1, in Chennai. The likes of CSK and Lucknow have a great chance to join the last four whereas one among MI and RCB is likely to make the cut as well. Nonetheless, IPL 2023 has pulled off some big surprises already and, hence, anything is possible in the remaining four days of the league games.

On Thursday (May 18), the Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru franchise will lock horns with the bottom-ranked SRH in Hyderabad in match 65.

Needless to say, all other teams will also have an eye on the encounter.

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The IPL 2023 edition has been a huge hit. Every year, the league stage goes down to the wire. Often, teams are seen fighting hard for one, or more, remaining playoffs spots till the last day of the league games.

The IPL 2023 edition has been a huge hit. Every year, the league stage goes down to the wire. Often, teams are seen fighting hard for one, or more, remaining playoffs spots till the last day of the league games. This year, the defending champions, Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), remain the only side to have booked a slot in the playoffs, having ensured a top-two finish as well. However, as many as seven franchises remain in the fray to end with the remaining three spots with only four days left in the league stage. To date, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) remain the only two teams out of this year's edition. So far, 64 out of the 70 league games have been done and dusted -- i.e. 91.42% -- but Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are still competing to enter the last four. On Wednesday (May 17), David Warner-led DC franchise defeated PBKS by 15 runs, in match 64, to not only take Shikhar Dhawan & Co. closer to early elimination but further complicate the playoffs race. Here's what remaining seven teams have to do to grab the three available playoff tickets and join Hardik-led GT - Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni's Yellow Army will confirm a place in the last four with a win over DC in their last league game on Saturday (May 20) in New Delhi. They can even progress ahead without adding to their points tally (15) if RCB or MI lose at least one of their remaining games. Lucknow Super Giants: Krunal Pandya's LSG won a crucial home game, on Tuesday (May 17), versus MI. Thus, they are also in a safe position compared to other teams. A win will confirm a playoff berth for them and they can even go ahead with a loss but will need MI or RCB to lose one game, at least. Mumbai Indians: The five-time champions will secure a berth in the last four with a win over SRH in their last match and if RCB lose at least one of their last two league fixtures. Royal Challengers Bangalore: The Virat Kohli-starrer RCB can go ahead with wins in their remaining two games. If the three-time runners-up lose one, it will help CSK and LSG -- as stated above -- but the Bengaluru-based team will have to depend on how MI, KKR, RR, and PBKS fare in their last match. As of now, they have a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) than MI, RR, KKR and PBKS at +0.166. Also Read: IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals hurt Punjab Kings' playoff chances with 15-run win Rajasthan Royals: The Sanju Samson-led Royals have certainly lost the plot after a brilliant start (with four wins from their first five fixtures). They are left with one more game, versus PBKS on Friday (May 19) in Dharamshala. If they earn a massive victory and MI, RCB and KKR lose their remaining games, they can still enter the playoffs. Kolkata Knight Riders: The two-time winners still have an outside chance to feature in the last four. If they get the better of LSG by a handsome margin, they can move past MI and then hope for MI and RCB to lose their remaining encounters. Their journey to the playoffs is more complicated as they will still have to rely on the outcome of the PBKS-RR face-off. For Rana & Co.'s progression, they will pray for Punjab's close win over the Royals or for the game to end in a draw. Punjab Kings: Punjab have made life much difficult for them with a loss to Warner & Co. in Dharamshala. They, however, remain alive in the playoffs race by the barest of margins. They need to beat RR convincingly and hope for the likes of MI, RCB, and KKR to concede their remaining games. Also Read: Explained: From powerplay basher to able enforcer! Yashasvi Jaiswal's IPL 2023 success decoded If this happens, MI and PBKS will end at 14 points each whereas RCB, KKR, and RR will finish dozen points apiece. Thus, NRR will come into play between Mumbai and Punjab for one to join the playoffs. Currently, GT are set to play the Qualifier 1, in Chennai. The likes of CSK and Lucknow have a great chance to join the last four whereas one among MI and RCB is likely to make the cut as well. Nonetheless, IPL 2023 has pulled off some big surprises already and, hence, anything is possible in the remaining four days of the league games. On Thursday (May 18), the Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru franchise will lock horns with the bottom-ranked SRH in Hyderabad in match 65. Needless to say, all other teams will also have an eye on the encounter.

EXPLAINED: IPL 2023 - Playoffs qualification chances of 7 teams for remaining 3 spots

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) lost to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five runs as they failed to chase down a 178-run target in match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (May 17), in Lucknow. Opting to bowl first, MI had reduced LSG to 35 for 3 before Marcus Stoinis' 47-ball 83* helped his side post a competitive 177 for 3. In reply, Rohit-Ishan Kishan's 90-run opening stand led to Mumbai's strong start before they lost the plot in the second half of their run-chase to lose by five runs, managing only 172 for 5.

During MI's opening stand, Rohit started on a positive note. He looked in his elements and smacked few biggies. He welcomed LSG's impact substitute Yash Thakur, in the fourth over, with a huge six courtesy of his trademark pull. Here's the video of Rohit dancing down the track to smash a huge six towards deep mid-wicket -

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Despite MI's strong start, they lost the plot once Ishan and Rohit departed. The MI captain was the first to get dismissed as he fell for a promising 25-ball 37 whereas Ishan departed for 59 (39). After their dismissals, Krunal Pandya (1 for 27) and Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 26) led the charge whereas twin strikes from Yash Thakur and a brilliant last over from Mohsin Khan led to Lucknow's crucial win ahead of the playoffs.

<h2>HITMAN REFLECTS ON MI's LOSS</h2>

At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We didn't play well enough to win the game. There were little moments in the game that we didn't win unfortunately. We assessed the pitch really well and it was a good pitch to bat on and that score was definitely chaseable and we lost our way in the second half of the innings. We gave too many runs at the back end and the last three overs went for a few. But the way we started with the bat we were in a good position to chase, but like I said we lost our way in the second half."

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) lost to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five runs as they failed to chase down a 178-run target in match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (May 17), in Lucknow.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) lost to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five runs as they failed to chase down a 178-run target in match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (May 17), in Lucknow. Opting to bowl first, MI had reduced LSG to 35 for 3 before Marcus Stoinis' 47-ball 83* helped his side post a competitive 177 for 3. In reply, Rohit-Ishan Kishan's 90-run opening stand led to Mumbai's strong start before they lost the plot in the second half of their run-chase to lose by five runs, managing only 172 for 5. During MI's opening stand, Rohit started on a positive note. He looked in his elements and smacked few biggies. He welcomed LSG's impact substitute Yash Thakur, in the fourth over, with a huge six courtesy of his trademark pull. Here's the video of Rohit dancing down the track to smash a huge six towards deep mid-wicket - SOUND 🔛 😍@mipaltan fans, shot of the innings so far? 😉#TATAIPL | #LSGvMI | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/wBZFAElqmx — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 16, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Marcus Stoinis gets standing ovation from LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir during onslaught vs MI - Watch Despite MI's strong start, they lost the plot once Ishan and Rohit departed. The MI captain was the first to get dismissed as he fell for a promising 25-ball 37 whereas Ishan departed for 59 (39). After their dismissals, Krunal Pandya (1 for 27) and Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 26) led the charge whereas twin strikes from Yash Thakur and a brilliant last over from Mohsin Khan led to Lucknow's crucial win ahead of the playoffs. HITMAN REFLECTS ON MI's LOSS At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We didn't play well enough to win the game. There were little moments in the game that we didn't win unfortunately. We assessed the pitch really well and it was a good pitch to bat on and that score was definitely chaseable and we lost our way in the second half of the innings. We gave too many runs at the back end and the last three overs went for a few. But the way we started with the bat we were in a good position to chase, but like I said we lost our way in the second half."

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma dances down the track, smacks a huge SIX in LSG vs MI clash - Watch

KL Rahul's form has been a topic of discussion since the beginning of 2023. The right-hander has not had a great run in the highest level since the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While he did play a few good knocks in the marquee event, his strike rate was a below-par&nbsp;120.75. He started the 2022 Bangladesh tour with a fifty in the three-match ODI series opener before losing out on form. Since then, he has not made significant contributions and was dropped from India's playing XI during the final two matches of the four-match Test series versus Australia, at home,&nbsp;prior to IPL 2023.

In the IPL, Rahul led the Lucknow Super Giants and returned with&nbsp;274 runs in nine games, at a dismal strike rate of 113.22, before bowing out due to injury concerns. Due to his inconsistent graph and strike rate issues, Rahul has been severely criticised on social media platforms and recently opened up on online trolls.&nbsp;

Speaking on The Ranveer Show, Rahul said, "That's something that sometimes affects me and affects a lot of the other boys as well that when we athletes truly need support, people feel they can or have the power to comment or say what they want. Just see what that person is going through. None of us wants to perform badly. This is our life. This is all we do. Like I said, I don't know anything else apart from cricket."

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He added, "That's the only thing I do. Why would anyone assume that I am not serious about my game or that I am not working hard enough? And unfortunately in sports, there is no connection. Like I said you can work hard, like I work hard but the result didn't go my way."

Rahul has been out of action after the 31-year-old tore a tendon in his right leg in LSG's home game versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition. He had a successful surgery and has started his recovery process.

KL Rahul's form has been a topic of discussion since the beginning of 2023. The right-hander has not had a great run in the highest level since the T20 World Cup 2022 edition.

KL Rahul's form has been a topic of discussion since the beginning of 2023. The right-hander has not had a great run in the highest level since the T20 World Cup 2022 edition. While he did play a few good knocks in the marquee event, his strike rate was a below-par 120.75. He started the 2022 Bangladesh tour with a fifty in the three-match ODI series opener before losing out on form. Since then, he has not made significant contributions and was dropped from India's playing XI during the final two matches of the four-match Test series versus Australia, at home, prior to IPL 2023. In the IPL, Rahul led the Lucknow Super Giants and returned with 274 runs in nine games, at a dismal strike rate of 113.22, before bowing out due to injury concerns. Due to his inconsistent graph and strike rate issues, Rahul has been severely criticised on social media platforms and recently opened up on online trolls. Speaking on The Ranveer Show, Rahul said, "That's something that sometimes affects me and affects a lot of the other boys as well that when we athletes truly need support, people feel they can or have the power to comment or say what they want. Just see what that person is going through. None of us wants to perform badly. This is our life. This is all we do. Like I said, I don't know anything else apart from cricket." Also Read: IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma dances down the track, smacks a huge SIX in LSG vs MI clash - Watch He added, "That's the only thing I do. Why would anyone assume that I am not serious about my game or that I am not working hard enough? And unfortunately in sports, there is no connection. Like I said you can work hard, like I work hard but the result didn't go my way." Rahul has been out of action after the 31-year-old tore a tendon in his right leg in LSG's home game versus the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during match 43 of the IPL 2023 edition. He had a successful surgery and has started his recovery process.

People feel they have the power to comment or say what they want: KL Rahul hits back at online trolls

Match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Supr Giants (LSG) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by five runs in a crucial clash with the race for the playoffs getting intense with each passing game. Lucknow, who were asked to bat first, were off to a poor start as they were reduced to 12 for 2, and further to 35 for 3, before Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis blasted an impressive 47-ball 89 not out to take his side to a competitive 177 for 3.&nbsp;

In reply, Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise were scoring briskly and their openers Ishan Kishan (59) and Hitman (37) added 90 runs for the first wicket before LSG bowlers -- spinners Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 26) and skipper Krunal (1 for 27) -- put a brake on the scoring rate and twin strikes from Yash Thakur and a brilliant last over from Mohsin Khan enabled LSG to a stunning five-run win in Lucknow.

During the game, Stoinis entertained the Lucknow fans with his big hits and even got a standing ovation from LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir for his onslaught versus the five-time champions. He tore apart Chris Jordan as he slammed the English pacer for 24 runs -- with three fours and two sixes -- to light up the atmosphere and earn applause from the LSG dugout. 
 
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At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Stoinis said, "Great moment. He hasn't played here from a long time, a big moment for Mohsin, especially bowling the final over after being injured. It was very close, there are a lot of things not going your way. A couple of good overs from the spinners and Mohsin sealed it for us. We have shown that we are a real team, there no real superstars, there are different people stepping up and performing for us. We are missing KL (Rahul), but we have KP (Krunal) leading us, and Andy (Flower) has a really good cricket brain."

LSG occupy the third spot in the points table with 15 points from 13 games and will hope to ensure a top-two finish with a win in their remaining league game.

Match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Supr Giants (LSG) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by five runs in a crucial clash with the race for the playoffs getting intense with each passing game.

Match 63 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Supr Giants (LSG) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by five runs in a crucial clash with the race for the playoffs getting intense with each passing game. Lucknow, who were asked to bat first, were off to a poor start as they were reduced to 12 for 2, and further to 35 for 3, before Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis blasted an impressive 47-ball 89 not out to take his side to a competitive 177 for 3. In reply, Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise were scoring briskly and their openers Ishan Kishan (59) and Hitman (37) added 90 runs for the first wicket before LSG bowlers -- spinners Ravi Bishnoi (2 for 26) and skipper Krunal (1 for 27) -- put a brake on the scoring rate and twin strikes from Yash Thakur and a brilliant last over from Mohsin Khan enabled LSG to a stunning five-run win in Lucknow. During the game, Stoinis entertained the Lucknow fans with his big hits and even got a standing ovation from LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir for his onslaught versus the five-time champions. He tore apart Chris Jordan as he slammed the English pacer for 24 runs -- with three fours and two sixes -- to light up the atmosphere and earn applause from the LSG dugout. Here's the video - pic.twitter.com/gXMTQkjeYj — Billu Pinki (@BilluPinkiSabu) May 17, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Virender Sehwag urges MI to make Suryakumar Yadav permanent at No. 3 A gigantic MAXIMUM to reach his fifty 💥 This has been a splendid innings from @MStoinis 🙌 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/yxOTeCROIh #TATAIPL | #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/C4wSiSygTv — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 16, 2023 × At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Stoinis said, "Great moment. He hasn't played here from a long time, a big moment for Mohsin, especially bowling the final over after being injured. It was very close, there are a lot of things not going your way. A couple of good overs from the spinners and Mohsin sealed it for us. We have shown that we are a real team, there no real superstars, there are different people stepping up and performing for us. We are missing KL (Rahul), but we have KP (Krunal) leading us, and Andy (Flower) has a really good cricket brain." LSG occupy the third spot in the points table with 15 points from 13 games and will hope to ensure a top-two finish with a win in their remaining league game.

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Lucknow Super Giants batsman Nicholas Pooran smashed three consecutive sixes in the 16th over of the chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad to turn the game in his team's favour.

SRH needed 69 off 30 balls when Abhishek Sharma came on to bowl. Marcus Stoinis, batting at 28 off 22 at the time, hit two sixes off Sharma before getting out on the third ball of the over. Pooran then came in and smacked three back-to-back sixes as LSG wiped off 31 runs of the over which read 6,wd,6,w,6,6,6. Have a look at the Pooran's sixes here:

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Sharma, who had given just 11 runs in his previous two overs, had the figures of 1/42 in three after the onslaught by Pooran. LSG then needed 38 off 24 and they got to the target four with four balls remaining. Pooran, who hit the winning four, remained unbeaten on 44 off just 13 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes.

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Prerak Mankad also scored 64 not out off 45 balls for LSG and added 58 runs in just 23 balls for the fourth wicket with Pooran to see his team home after Stoinis (40 off 25) &nbsp;fell on the team score of 127.

Earlier, SRH had won the toss and elected to bat first at their home ground. LSG took the first wicket quickly as Abhishek Sharma (7 off 5) was sent back by Yudhvir Singh in the third over for a team total of 19 runs.

Rahul Tripathi (20 off 13) and Anmolpreet Singh then added quickfire 37 runs in 21 balls before Tripathi was caught behind off Yash Thakur. Anmolpreet (36 off 27) &nbsp;was the third wicket to fall on a team total of 82 runs off Amit Mishra who took a brilliant return catch to dismiss him.

SRH's batting hit breaks after two quick wickets but Heinrich Klassen and Abdul Samad then added 58 runs for the sixth wicket before Klassen got out on 47 off 29 on the last of the 19th over. Samad then added a few more runs in the last over as SRH finished 182/6 in 20 overs and Samad stayed unbeaten on 37 off 25.

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Lucknow Super Giants batsman Nicholas Pooran smashed three consecutive sixes in the 16th over of the chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad to turn the game in his team's favour.

Lucknow Super Giants batsman Nicholas Pooran smashed three consecutive sixes in the 16th over of the chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad to turn the game in his team's favour. SRH needed 69 off 30 balls when Abhishek Sharma came on to bowl. Marcus Stoinis, batting at 28 off 22 at the time, hit two sixes off Sharma before getting out on the third ball of the over. Pooran then came in and smacked three back-to-back sixes as LSG wiped off 31 runs of the over which read 6,wd,6,w,6,6,6. Have a look at the Pooran's sixes here: 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁! Relive the three sixes from @nicholas_47 that changed it all 💥💥💥#TATAIPL | #SRHvLSG https://t.co/T3IyHw8HbI pic.twitter.com/bG6Hz6mQBr — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 13, 2023 × Sharma, who had given just 11 runs in his previous two overs, had the figures of 1/42 in three after the onslaught by Pooran. LSG then needed 38 off 24 and they got to the target four with four balls remaining. Pooran, who hit the winning four, remained unbeaten on 44 off just 13 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes. Also Watch: LSG skipper Krunal Pandya takes two consecutive wickets on UNPLAYABLE balls vs SRH Prerak Mankad also scored 64 not out off 45 balls for LSG and added 58 runs in just 23 balls for the fourth wicket with Pooran to see his team home after Stoinis (40 off 25) fell on the team score of 127. Earlier, SRH had won the toss and elected to bat first at their home ground. LSG took the first wicket quickly as Abhishek Sharma (7 off 5) was sent back by Yudhvir Singh in the third over for a team total of 19 runs. Rahul Tripathi (20 off 13) and Anmolpreet Singh then added quickfire 37 runs in 21 balls before Tripathi was caught behind off Yash Thakur. Anmolpreet (36 off 27) was the third wicket to fall on a team total of 82 runs off Amit Mishra who took a brilliant return catch to dismiss him. SRH's batting hit breaks after two quick wickets but Heinrich Klassen and Abdul Samad then added 58 runs for the sixth wicket before Klassen got out on 47 off 29 on the last of the 19th over. Samad then added a few more runs in the last over as SRH finished 182/6 in 20 overs and Samad stayed unbeaten on 37 off 25. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) contest between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was halted by crowd trouble on Saturday, May 13. With the ball in hand, Avesh Khan was in full swing before the players and the umpires turned toward the dugout to stop the contest temporarily. It is reported that a few members of the crowd, sitting exactly behind LSG dugout spoke in abusive language while also throwing certain things after a controversial DRS call in the 19th over.

<h2>What happened in the 19th over?</h2>

On the third ball of the 19th over, an Avesh Khan delivery was deemed to be a no-ball after the umpire thought that the ball had crossed the waist height. However, upon review by LSG, the third umpire overturned the decision and gave it as a fair ball. This caused anger among the SRH players and the fans, while batter Abdul Samad was not happy with the decision and went to the square leg umpire for a justification of the overturned decision.

The crowd had enough of the decision and targeted the LSG bench and the dugout with abusive language while coach Flower remained a focal target.

Soon the umpires to stopped the play and rushed to the dugout and had to calm the crowd to stop them from showing their anger. After a 20-25 minutes delay, the match started again and saw no further trouble on the authority and administration.

With explosive knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abdul Samad helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post a challenging target of 183 against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday.

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Klaasen scored a brilliant 47 off 29 balls and Samad helped him with his 37 off 25 balls. Chose to bat, SRH started their batting slow and steady but their first wicket came early in the 2.1 over when Yudhvir Singh dismissed Abhishek Sharma at seven off five balls.

After losing an early wicket, Rahul Tripathi and Anmolpreet Singh tried to steer the innings. In the 5th over, the duo attacked Avesh Khan to accelerate the run rate. They collected 18 runs in his over.

Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowler for LSG as he took two wickets conceding 24 runs. Yudhvir Singh, Avesh Khan, Yash Thakur and Amit Mishra took one wicket each.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) contest between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was halted by crowd trouble on Saturday, May 13. With the ball in hand, Avesh Khan was in full swing before the players and the umpires turned toward the dugout to stop the contest temporarily.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) contest between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was halted by crowd trouble on Saturday, May 13. With the ball in hand, Avesh Khan was in full swing before the players and the umpires turned toward the dugout to stop the contest temporarily. It is reported that a few members of the crowd, sitting exactly behind LSG dugout spoke in abusive language while also throwing certain things after a controversial DRS call in the 19th over. What happened in the 19th over? On the third ball of the 19th over, an Avesh Khan delivery was deemed to be a no-ball after the umpire thought that the ball had crossed the waist height. However, upon review by LSG, the third umpire overturned the decision and gave it as a fair ball. This caused anger among the SRH players and the fans, while batter Abdul Samad was not happy with the decision and went to the square leg umpire for a justification of the overturned decision. The crowd had enough of the decision and targeted the LSG bench and the dugout with abusive language while coach Flower remained a focal target. Soon the umpires to stopped the play and rushed to the dugout and had to calm the crowd to stop them from showing their anger. After a 20-25 minutes delay, the match started again and saw no further trouble on the authority and administration. With explosive knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abdul Samad helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post a challenging target of 183 against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. ALSO READ | Italian Open: Sluggish Novak Djokovic cruises to third round, beats Tomas Etcheverry in three-set thriller Klaasen scored a brilliant 47 off 29 balls and Samad helped him with his 37 off 25 balls. Chose to bat, SRH started their batting slow and steady but their first wicket came early in the 2.1 over when Yudhvir Singh dismissed Abhishek Sharma at seven off five balls. After losing an early wicket, Rahul Tripathi and Anmolpreet Singh tried to steer the innings. In the 5th over, the duo attacked Avesh Khan to accelerate the run rate. They collected 18 runs in his over. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowler for LSG as he took two wickets conceding 24 runs. Yudhvir Singh, Avesh Khan, Yash Thakur and Amit Mishra took one wicket each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Crowd trouble stops SRH vs LSG clash after controversial DRS call in 19th over

In match 52 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Sunday (May 07), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon game, stand-in captain Krunal Pandya surprised many by opting to bat first. His bowlers were in for a leather hunt as Wriddhiman Saha's 43-ball 81 and Shubman Gill's 94 (51) propelled Gujarat to 227-2 in 20 overs. In reply, LSG only managed&nbsp;171-7 to lose by a whopping 56-run margin.

During the run-chase, LSG were 102 for 1 at the halfway mark, courtesy of a rapid start from in-form opener Kyle Mayers (32-ball 48) and Quinton de Kock's 41-ball 70. However, they only managed 69 runs in the last ten overs. Many experts and former cricketers were left puzzled with LSG as they promoted Deepak Hooda at No. 3 instead of their in-form duo Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran. Thus, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed the LSG think tank.

"They were 102/1 after 10 overs. They shouldn't have lost with this much of a margin after that. After that first wicket, I believe an in-form batter should've come; it could be Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya himself, or Ayush Badoni, who scored some very quick runs in the previous game against Chennai. And who came? Hooda,"&nbsp;said Sehwag on Cricbuzz.

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He further asserted, "They lost that match at that moment. It was a blunder from LSG. If Nicholas Pooran had come there, the way he plays, he could've probably scored a 20-ball 50 and changed the game. If you need 100 runs in five overs, you are not going to win."

“Ayush Badoni scored 21 off 11 balls. If he had arrived at the time, he could've increased the pace of scoring as well. Whose decision was that? Captain? Coach? or the management? Who sent Hooda at 3? It should've been an in-form batter there,” Sehwag added.

LSG occupy the third spot with 11 points from as many games. They next face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on May 13.

In match 52 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Sunday (May 07), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

In match 52 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Sunday (May 07), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. In the afternoon game, stand-in captain Krunal Pandya surprised many by opting to bat first. His bowlers were in for a leather hunt as Wriddhiman Saha's 43-ball 81 and Shubman Gill's 94 (51) propelled Gujarat to 227-2 in 20 overs. In reply, LSG only managed 171-7 to lose by a whopping 56-run margin. During the run-chase, LSG were 102 for 1 at the halfway mark, courtesy of a rapid start from in-form opener Kyle Mayers (32-ball 48) and Quinton de Kock's 41-ball 70. However, they only managed 69 runs in the last ten overs. Many experts and former cricketers were left puzzled with LSG as they promoted Deepak Hooda at No. 3 instead of their in-form duo Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran. Thus, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag slammed the LSG think tank. "They were 102/1 after 10 overs. They shouldn't have lost with this much of a margin after that. After that first wicket, I believe an in-form batter should've come; it could be Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya himself, or Ayush Badoni, who scored some very quick runs in the previous game against Chennai. And who came? Hooda," said Sehwag on Cricbuzz. Also Read: IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri shares words of wisdom for Virat Kohli over his strike rate concerns He further asserted, "They lost that match at that moment. It was a blunder from LSG. If Nicholas Pooran had come there, the way he plays, he could've probably scored a 20-ball 50 and changed the game. If you need 100 runs in five overs, you are not going to win." “Ayush Badoni scored 21 off 11 balls. If he had arrived at the time, he could've increased the pace of scoring as well. Whose decision was that? Captain? Coach? or the management? Who sent Hooda at 3? It should've been an in-form batter there,” Sehwag added. LSG occupy the third spot with 11 points from as many games. They next face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on May 13.

IPL 2023: 'Whose decision was that?' Sehwag slams LSG after loss to GT, reveals 'blunder' committed by them

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been dealt another blow in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after star man Mark Wood had to exit early. Wood, an English international has been in sensational form for the LSG outfit having scalped a five-fer earlier in the season, but will now return to England. It is reported that Wood’s partner will give birth to their daughter in the coming days and the star pacer will therefore rush back to his native home.

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"For the birth of my daughter. So, sadly, but for a good reason to go home. Hopefully, I might be able to come back and hopefully, you will be able to see me again. I am sorry that unfortunately I have not played more and in the four games that I have managed to play, I have managed to get a few wickets and hopefully, I can charge in again," the England speedster said.

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"It's a great team togetherness here. I really love the team, the backroom staff are fantastic and it has been great to see the lads do well over different parts of the tournament," Mark Wood said in the video.

LSG have endured a tough couple of weeks having lost the services of skipper KL Rahul who injured his hamstring while playing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) while Jaydev Unadkat also had a shoulder issue. With Wood’s departure, the situation only gets tougher for the franchise while they sit third in the league with 11 points.

"One last push and get into those playoffs and make it to the finals. That's the goal and as a group, we understand that. It is tough in sports, you win some and you lose some but the lads are training hard. There are some fantastic characters in the group and they really try everything for your team. So keep believing and back them up, and I am sure they'll come good," Wood concluded.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been dealt another blow in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after star man Mark Wood had to exit early. Wood, an English international has been in sensational form for the LSG outfit having scalped a five-fer earlier in the season, but will now return to England.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been dealt another blow in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after star man Mark Wood had to exit early. Wood, an English international has been in sensational form for the LSG outfit having scalped a five-fer earlier in the season, but will now return to England. It is reported that Wood’s partner will give birth to their daughter in the coming days and the star pacer will therefore rush back to his native home. We're so happy for you, Woody. You'll be missed! 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/4KKd2BVmtX — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 7, 2023 × A video released on the LSG Twitter account on Sunday saw players from the team wave a final goodbye to Wood before he departed to England. "For the birth of my daughter. So, sadly, but for a good reason to go home. Hopefully, I might be able to come back and hopefully, you will be able to see me again. I am sorry that unfortunately I have not played more and in the four games that I have managed to play, I have managed to get a few wickets and hopefully, I can charge in again," the England speedster said. ALSO READ | Luka Modric to extend Real Madrid stay, set to sign new deal until 2024 "It's a great team togetherness here. I really love the team, the backroom staff are fantastic and it has been great to see the lads do well over different parts of the tournament," Mark Wood said in the video. LSG have endured a tough couple of weeks having lost the services of skipper KL Rahul who injured his hamstring while playing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) while Jaydev Unadkat also had a shoulder issue. With Wood’s departure, the situation only gets tougher for the franchise while they sit third in the league with 11 points. "One last push and get into those playoffs and make it to the finals. That's the goal and as a group, we understand that. It is tough in sports, you win some and you lose some but the lads are training hard. There are some fantastic characters in the group and they really try everything for your team. So keep believing and back them up, and I am sure they'll come good," Wood concluded. LSG will next take the field on Saturday, May 13 when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. A win for LSG will see them cement their place in the top four while a defeat could be a spanner in the work with only three matches remaining of the league phase of the season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: LSG dealt another blow as Mark Wood leaves camp for THIS reason with playoff race intensified

Gujarat Titans (GT) have tightened their grip on the playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their dominant 56-run win&nbsp;against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Top knocks from Shubman Gill (unbeaten 94) and Wriddhiman Saha (81) helped GT reach their record total of 227/2 while restricting LSG at 171/7&nbsp;to earn another vital win to assure a place in the last four.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have tightened their grip on the playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)&nbsp;in Ahmedabad. Top knocks from Shubman Gill (unbeaten 94) and Wriddhiman Saha (81) helped GT reach their record total of 227/2 to earn another vital win to assure a place in the last four.

With this win, GT have&nbsp;strengthened their hold on the top spot, with eight wins, three losses and 16 points. LSG, on the other hand, are in third position with five wins, five losses and a total of 11 points. While chasing 228 runs, LSG was off to a fine start, with Kyle Mayers smashing Hardik Pandya for a hat-trick of fours in the second over.

The duo of Quinton de Kock and Mayers did not even spare Mohammed Shami, who had been phenomenal in powerplay, smashing him for 19 runs, including three boundaries and a six.

Kock-Mayers continued their onslaught on GT skipper Pandya, smashing him for 15 runs in the next over, bringing up 50-run stand in four overs. The over also included three well-placed boundaries, two by de Kock and one by Mayers.

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LSG finished their innings at 171/7 in their 10 overs. GT gave away only 71 runs in their next 10 overs while bowling and took six wickets. LSG lost the match by 56 runs.

With a spell of 4/29 in four overs, Mohit Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for GT. Rashid, Noor, and Shami got one wicket each.

Put to bat first by LSG, GT were off to a fantastic start, with openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill hitting centuries for fun.

The gigantic 142-run opening stand was broken by Avesh Khan, who dismissed Saha for 81 off 43 balls. His knock consisted of 10 fours and four sixes, with substitute Prerak Mankad taking a fine catch at deep square leg. GT were at 142/1 in 12.1 overs.

GT ended their innings at 227/2, with Gill unbeaten at 94 off 51 balls, consisting of two fours and seven sixes and David Miller at 21* off 12 balls, consisting of two fours and a six.

Avesh Khan (1/34) and Mohsin Khan (1/42) took a wicket each for LSG.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) have tightened their grip on the playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their dominant 56-run win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have tightened their grip on the playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their dominant 56-run win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Top knocks from Shubman Gill (unbeaten 94) and Wriddhiman Saha (81) helped GT reach their record total of 227/2 while restricting LSG at 171/7 to earn another vital win to assure a place in the last four. Gujarat Titans (GT) have tightened their grip on the playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Ahmedabad. Top knocks from Shubman Gill (unbeaten 94) and Wriddhiman Saha (81) helped GT reach their record total of 227/2 to earn another vital win to assure a place in the last four. With this win, GT have strengthened their hold on the top spot, with eight wins, three losses and 16 points. LSG, on the other hand, are in third position with five wins, five losses and a total of 11 points. While chasing 228 runs, LSG was off to a fine start, with Kyle Mayers smashing Hardik Pandya for a hat-trick of fours in the second over. The duo of Quinton de Kock and Mayers did not even spare Mohammed Shami, who had been phenomenal in powerplay, smashing him for 19 runs, including three boundaries and a six. Kock-Mayers continued their onslaught on GT skipper Pandya, smashing him for 15 runs in the next over, bringing up 50-run stand in four overs. The over also included three well-placed boundaries, two by de Kock and one by Mayers. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar slams MI skipper Rohit for playing rash shot against CSK, wants him to take break LSG finished their innings at 171/7 in their 10 overs. GT gave away only 71 runs in their next 10 overs while bowling and took six wickets. LSG lost the match by 56 runs. With a spell of 4/29 in four overs, Mohit Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for GT. Rashid, Noor, and Shami got one wicket each. Put to bat first by LSG, GT were off to a fantastic start, with openers Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill hitting centuries for fun. The gigantic 142-run opening stand was broken by Avesh Khan, who dismissed Saha for 81 off 43 balls. His knock consisted of 10 fours and four sixes, with substitute Prerak Mankad taking a fine catch at deep square leg. GT were at 142/1 in 12.1 overs. GT ended their innings at 227/2, with Gill unbeaten at 94 off 51 balls, consisting of two fours and seven sixes and David Miller at 21* off 12 balls, consisting of two fours and a six. Avesh Khan (1/34) and Mohsin Khan (1/42) took a wicket each for LSG. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: GT tighten grip on playoff berth with dominant win, beat LSG by 56 runs

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