MI vs LSG IPL 2023: Lucknow’s Middle Order Collapses After Strong Start

Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants Live Scorecard: Rajasthan Royals target 155 runs against Lucknow Super Giants in match 26 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 16th season. Lucknow scored 154 runs at the loss of seven wickets in the stipulated over. Kyle Meyers scored a half-century for Lucknow.

After losing the toss and batting, Lucknow got off to a good start with KL Rahul and Kyle Meyers. Rahul’s two missed catches in the powerplay cost Rajasthan a setback. Both added 82 runs for the first wicket. Jason Holder broke the partnership by dismissing Rahul who scored 39 runs.

After 79-0 in 10 overs, Lucknow’s middle order collapsed. Promoted Ayush Badoni (1) was bowled by Tren Bolt. Ravichandran Ashwin to dismiss Deepak Hooda (2) and Meyers (51) in one over. Meyers hit four fours and three sixes off 42 balls.

Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis were the saviors for Lucknow as they slumped to 104-4. The duo added 45 runs off 33 balls for the fifth wicket. Stoinis was dismissed in the last over after scoring 21 runs. Puran, who scored 29 runs, was run out by Sanju.

Team Lineup

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Ryan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jural, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jason Holder, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Lucknow Supergiants: KL Rahul, Kyle Meyers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Naveen Ul Haq, Josh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi.

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With Rajasthan and Lucknow at the first and second positions in the points table, the competition can be expected to rise accordingly. Rajasthan under Sanjum Samson is more stable than Lucknow. Rajasthan is a team that has the ability to grab victory from a certain defeat situation.

Rajasthan’s batting line-up is very strong except for Yashaswi Jaiswal’s lack of color in one or two matches. Sanju is back on the run. Shimron Heitmeier, on the other hand, has only been shut out once during the season. The bowling line-up led by Tren Boult is also maintaining consistency.

Bolt’s companion is Sandeep Sharma. The main strength is the spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Adam Sampa. Chahal is the leading wicket taker this time. On the other hand, Lucknow is coming off a defeat against Punjab. Captain KL Rahul’s return to form will be a relief for the team.

Kyle Meyers is likely to be replaced by Quinton de Kock. Meyers faded after a fireworks start to the season. Deepak Hooda has yet to live up to expectations. In bowling, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi and Mark Wood are in form.