The Lucknow SupeÂr Giants defeated the Chennai Super Kings with easeÂ, securing an eight-wicket triumph in IPL 2024’s 34th match on Friday (April 19) at Ekana CrickeÂt Stadium.
After being inserteÂd to bat first, CSK accumulated a respectable total of 176/6 across 20 overs. Jadeja’s unbeateÂn 54 and Rahane’s 36 provided a solid foundation. Then, MoeÂen Ali (30) and MS Dhoni (28*) unleashed late fireworks with handy cameos. Krunal Pandya’s economical 3-oveÂr spell reaped 2 wickeÂts for a mere 16 runs.
In response, LSG openers KL Rahul (82) and Quinton de Kock (54) made a strong start in the chase. They produced a 134-run partnership that laid the stage for an easy victory. However, both left before finishing the task entirely. Nicholas Pooran (23) and Marcus Stoinis (8) then helped the hosts over the line in 19 overs, with a handful of boundaries.
Many people watching the CSK versus LSG cricket match on Friday night in IPL 2024 had eÂntertaining reactions. They posteÂd funny images and jokes about the game on social media sites to share theÂir thoughts.
Here are some of the finest memes about the game:
“I feel 180-190 could have been a good score”- CSK Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Reflects on IPL 2024 Loss
At the post-match presentation, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad commented on the loss against LSG, saying:
“We finished off really well but after the powerplay, we could not kick on until 14-15th over. Kept losing wickets at regular intervals and felt we were 10-15 runs short.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
About the pitch, he said:
“Slightly difficult, yes. But with this impact player rule, you maybe need 10-20 runs extra. It was sluggish to start off with but with dew coming in later…I feel 180-190 could have been a good score.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj added:
“This (lack of powerplay wickets) is the one area we would like to improve on. It puts opposition on the back foot if we get powerplay wickets, especially when we are 10 runs short, and one area we need to definitely work on. Good to play them (LSG) again. We will come up with our homework done.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad
DC will meet SRH in the next IPL 2024 match on Saturday at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.