LSG beats SRH in an Amazing Chase, Win by 5 Wickets!

A Run-Filled Thriller in Hyderabad

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed yet another high-scoring game. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put up 190/9 in 20 overs, but Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chased it down in just 16.1 overs. Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive knock helped LSG secure a five-wicket win.

SRH’s Strong Start but Lost Momentum

LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first. SRH started well with Travis Head leading the charge. He scored 47 runs off 28 balls, smashing five boundaries and three sixes. Aniket Verma was even more aggressive, hitting 36 runs off just 13 balls with five sixes. However, SRH lost momentum as wickets kept falling.

Ravi Bishnoi dropped a crucial catch of Head two times early in the innings. This miss proved costly as Head took advantage. Yet, SRH struggled to finish strong, managing only 190/9. Extras also contributed seven runs.

Shardul Thakur was the standout bowler for LSG. He took four wickets in four overs, conceding 34 runs. Prince Yadav was the most economical bowler, giving away only 29 runs in his four overs and taking one wicket. His control helped restrict SRH’s run flow.

Pooran Powers LSG’s Chase

LSG’s chase started with confidence. Mitchell Marsh played a solid knock, scoring 52 runs off 31 balls. He hit seven boundaries and two sixes before getting dismissed by Pat Cummins.

Nicholas Pooran then stole the show. He blasted 70 runs off just 26 balls, striking at an incredible Strike rate of 269.23. His innings included six fours and six towering sixes. Abdul Samad provided the final push, remaining unbeaten on 22 runs off eight balls. He smashed two fours and two sixes, sealing the chase with ease.

Extras helped LSG too, with 14 runs coming from wides and leg-byes. They reached the target in only 16.1 overs, making it a dominant run chase.

SRH’s Bowlers Struggled

Pat Cummins was the only SRH bowler to make an impact. He took two wickets in three overs but gave away 29 runs. He was also the most economical bowler, with an economy rate of 9.70. However, the rest of the bowling attack failed to contain LSG’s aggressive batting.

Pitch and Ground Conditions

Hyderabad is known for high-scoring games, and this match was no different. The ground has an average of 24 sixes per game, and in the last match, 30 sixes were hit. The straight boundary measured 79m, while the square boundaries were 67m and 69m.

The pitch was firm, dry, and had no grass. It offered good bounce but slowed down as the ball aged. Despite small cracks, it remained great for batting. Experts expected another 200-plus total, but SRH fell short. Dew was not expected, so batting first seemed ideal. However, LSG’s powerful batting proved otherwise.

Conclusion

This match had everything—big hits, fast-paced action, and a clinical chase. Shardul Thakur’s four wickets set the tone, while Pooran’s explosive knock ensured an easy chase. LSG’s strong batting made SRH’s total look below par. They finished the game in style.

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