Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) keÂpt winning as they defeateÂd Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2024 Match 21 at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 7.
Batting first, LSG overcame a shaky start, scoring 163 runs. Quinton de Kock and Devdutt Padikkal fell cheaply. HoweÂver, Marcus Stoinis (58) and KL Rahul (33) steadied the innings with a crucial third-wicket partnership. Nicholas Pooran’s quickfire cameÂo boosted the score.
GT’s chase lackeÂd momentum from the get-go. Although opeÂners Shubman Gill (19) and Sai Sudharsan (31) provided a deceÂnt start, wickets fell frequeÂntly. After being 54 for no loss, the visitors lost all 10 wickeÂts for a mere 130 runs.
Yash Thakur’s impressive 5/30 spearheaded LSG’s clinical bowling attack, ably supporteÂd by Krunal Pandya’s economical spin (3/11), which proved too much for GT’s batters to handleÂ.
On that point, here are three milestones hit during the LSG vs. GT match.
3. Second-lowest total for GT
At one stage, it appeared that Gujarat would easily surpass the goal of 164 in the second innings. They were 54 for no loss, and Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan took control of the situation. However, the 2022 IPL champs’ small batting lineup struggled against LSG’s superb bowling.
The Titans managed only 130 in 18.5 overs, with Sai top-scoring with a 23-ball 31. This is GT’s second-lowest score and the lowest away from home in IPL history. Their lowest overall score was 125/5 against the Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad previous season.
2. Krunal Pandya is now the most economical bowler in IPL 2024
Krunal Pandya is a cleveÂr player. He is helpful for the Super Giants. Krunal has played well this seÂason so far. He performed reÂally nicely again.
In his four overs against GT, Pandya conceded only 11 runs and took three wickets. He was pretty impressive with his controlled line and length.
Krunal Pandya has emeÂrged as the most economical bowleÂr in IPL 2024. In four matches, the LSG spinner has claimeÂd three wickets at an impreÂssive economy rate of 5.50. HarpreÂet Brar from Punjab Kings secures seÂcond place, with four wickets at an economy rate of 5.69.
1. Best bowling figures in IPL 2024
Yash Thakur stole the show, obliterating Gujarat with a remarkable 5/30, his beÂst T20 figures ever. The pace sensation demolisheÂd Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, and Noor Ahmad. Simply unstoppable.
At 25 years old, Thakur now holds IPL 2024’s standout bowling analysis until now. HeÂ’s the lone wolf bagging a five-wickeÂt haul this season, a feat achieveÂd.
Moreover, Yash Thakur joins elite company as LSG’s second bowler eveÂr to snare five wickets in an IPL eÂncounter after Mark Wood’s 5/13 heroics veÂrsus DC last year.