The Lucknow Tremendous Giants obtained the higher of the Punjab Kings by 20 runs in Match 42 of IPL 2022 on the Maharashtra Cricket Affiliation Stadium in Pune on April 29. PBKS made a whole mess of a manageable run chase to concede two beneficial factors as they proceed to play the catch-up recreation within the factors desk.
Punjab skipper Mayank Agarwal received the toss and elected to bowl first. LSG misplaced KL Rahul early for six earlier than Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda added 85 runs for the second wicket stand. Whereas the wicketkeeper-batter scored 46 runs from 37 deliveries, Hooda scored a 28-ball 34. Nevertheless, as soon as the duo was dismissed, Lucknow misplaced wickets at common intervals, and courtesy of some hand contributions decrease down the order, they completed at 153/8.
PBKS snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
In what ought to have been a regulation chase, Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal did lay a very good basis with a 35-run opening stand earlier than they fully misplaced their manner from thereon. The English duo of Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone did contribute with 32 and 18 respectively however these have been simply not sufficient as each batters have been dismissed simply when PBKS couldn’t afford any setbacks.
All-rounder Rishi Dhawan made his presence felt with an unbeaten 21. Sadly for him, with no help from the opposite finish, his valiant knock went in useless and Punjab Kings have been restricted to 133/8 from their 20 overs.
Shedding skipper, Mayank Agarwal stated:
I believe we simply stored dropping wickets. We had batsmen who have been set and we stored getting out. So many gentle dismissals for us. It’s disappointing and we’ve to face the reality. We didn’t bat nicely sufficient and we have been beneath par with the bat. The brand new ball was doing a bit, seaming round and there was some bounce, it was an important interval and after that it did get higher to bat on. We’re bowling exceedingly nicely and doing numerous proper issues as a bowling unit. Arshdeep has stepped up, Rahul obtained wickets and KG being the large man is all the time stepping up and getting us vital wickets.
Successful skipper, KL Rahul stated:
I used to be dissatisfied and fuming on the finish of the primary innings. Silly cricket with the bat. It does occur however we did speak about it on the time-out. We did speak that we will defend 160 as this wasn’t a terrific pitch. The essential runs on the again finish after which the execution with the ball helped us win. We have to get higher with the bat. Half-time, when Quinny and Deepak have been batting. They paced it actually rather well to get to 60 in 9 overs on a tough wicket. Had we batted neatly, we may have gotten to 180-190. The best way we responded with the ball was phenomenal. Krunal has been sensible all through the match. On this season he has actually labored on his bowling. Bowling economically is vital however he has been giving us two-three wickets within the center overs.
Participant of the Match, Krunal Pandya stated:
I’ve been bowling nicely. For the final 7-8 months, I’ve been working arduous. Particular point out to Rahul Sanghvi. The outcomes everybody can see as I’ve tried to enhance skillwise. Lot of occasions when you find yourself enjoying shorter codecs you don’t understand numerous issues. I’ve been making an attempt to extend my top with my launch and somethings on my grip. I took Rahul Sanghvi’s assist and it has labored. Batting is barely near my coronary heart. I haven’t been contributing a lot with the bat however is an extended match and going ahead I’ll look to contribute with the bat.
Full listing of awardees in PBKS vs LSG match
Tremendous Striker of the match –Dushmantha Chameera
Sport Changer of the match – Kagiso Rabada
Most Sixes – Liam Livingstone
Energy Participant of the match – Dushmantha Chameera
Most Useful Asset of the match – Mohsin Khan
Quickest supply of the match – Mohsin Khan
Most Fours – Jonny Bairstow
