Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul didn’t last long at the crease against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The IPL 2024 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium saw the keeper-batter getting out cheaply, scoring just 16 runs off 14 deliveries, which included one boundary and one maximum hit. With KL Rahul’s dismissal, LSG’s score read 33/2.
For those unfamiliar, the dismissal occurred in the fifth over of LSG’s run chase. Mustafizur Rahman delivered a full-length ball outside off, and KL Rahul drove over the 30-yard circle. The right-hander was unable to obtain the elevation as CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad caught at extra cover.
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KL Rahul might’ve left soon against CSK, but he’s been great batting until now. The 32-year-old player scored 302 runs in eight matches already, half-centuries twice.
However, Mustafizur Rahman has been superb bowling for the Super Kings in IPL 2024 so far. The left-arm bowler took 11 wickets in just his first six games.
CSK post a 211-run target for LSG in IPL 2024 match
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain, and Shivam Dube displayed clinical batting skills. This helped CSK score 210/4 against LSG in the IPL 2024 match on Tuesday.
Gaikwad led the way, scoring an unbeaten 108 runs off 60 balls. His innings included 3 sixes and 12 fours. Shivam Dube also played a rapid 66 off 27 deliveries, hitting 7 sixes and 3 boundaries. Together, they formed a 104-run partnership for the third wicket. MS Dhoni faced just one ball, which he struck for a boundary.
Matt Henry, Mohsin Khan, and Yash Thakur each took one wicket for LSG.
Responding, the visitors scored 73/2 after 8.2 overs. Marcus Stoinis stood firm at 48 off 24 deliveries, while Devdutt Padikkal faced 10 balls and scored 7 runs. Deepak Chahar dismissed Quinton de Kock, who departed for a duck after facing just three deliveries.
CSK’s next home game is on Sunday, April 28, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk Stadium. Meanwhile, LSG will host Rajasthan Royals on Saturday (April 27) at Ekana Cricket Stadium.