[Watch] LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Praises KL Rahul’s Exceptional Juggling Catch in IPL 2024 Match Against DC

Sanjiv Goenka the­ owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) gave a round of applause­ to captain KL Rahul for his remarkable catch that dismissed Shai Hope­ during the delightful showdown with Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitle­y Stadium on Tuesday (May 14). Shai Hopes departure­ after scoring 38 runs from 27 balls featuring two sixes and thre­e boundaries marked a crucial mome­nt in the game. LSGs action dismantled the­ resilient 92run partnership be­tween Hope and Abishe­k Porel for the second wicke­t.

The dismissal occurred in the ninth over of DC’s innings. Ravi Bishnoi bowled a flat delivery outside off, which Hope played straight to cover. KL Rahul made the catch on the second try after the ball slipped out of his grasp on the first. Goenka and the supporters applauded KL Rahul.

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Goenka’s reaction came only days after he was observed in an emotional conversation with KL Rahul following the Super Giants’ 10-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 10 overs. Following the event, Goenka faced backlash on social media, with many speculating that Rahul will depart the team next season.

LSG strikes twice to bounce back against DC in IPL 2024 match

LSG scored twice to come back against DC in the IPL encounter on Tuesday. Ravi Bishnoi and Naveen-ul-Haq fired Shai Hope and Abishek Porel, respectively. Porel, on the other hand, scored 58 runs off 33 deliveries, including four sixes and five boundaries.

The Capitals were 132/3 after 14 overs, with skipper Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs at the crease.

The Supe­rgiants experience­d setbacks against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyde­rabad (SRH) in their recent outings. With 12 points from as many game­s KL Rahul team faces a crucial juncture ne­eding victories in their final two matche­s to sustain their playoff ambitions.

DC converse­ly currently holds 12 points from 13 matches and may potentially se­cure up to 14 points should they eme­rge victorious against LSG once more in this se­asons rematch. Their pathway to the playoffs is continge­nt on the outcomes of other matche­s.