IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants are in good form after winning two consecutive matches.© BCCI/IPL
Former South African pacer Morne Morkel has heaped praise on IPL 2022 debutant Lucknow Super Giants for his consistent performance in the initial stages of the tournament. Morkel lauded LSG’s balance in every department, especially its bowling unit, claiming that the KL Rahul-led side looks like the team to beat in the tournament. Speaking on ‘Cricket Live’ on Star Sports, Morkel said: “It was a great effort from Lucknow Super Giants to score 170 runs against the scintillating batting line-up of Sunrisers Hyderabad (in their previous game). Took my nerves and bowled. Good line to not let the opposition batsmen get away. So, the Super Giants are looking like a team.”
Praising the Super Giants’ powerful pace attack, Morkel said, “Lucknow Super Giants have got three great bowlers to bowl to at the back end (against Sunrisers Hyderabad). Avesh Khan took two crucial wickets in the 18th over, which was the second wicket to go. There was a make or break. (Situation) in the game. AJ Tye is showing his skills and Jason Holder was also brilliant towards the end of the innings. So, obviously I am relieved from a bowler’s perspective that teams defend a total. Has been winning.”
Lucknow Super Giants started their season on a poor note as they were defeated by Gujarat Titans, but managed to overcome the initial setbacks by beating Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad with bounce.
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Lucknow Super Giants will now take on Delhi Capitals at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
Unlike LSG, Delhi had a great start to the season against Mumbai Indians, but their campaign hit an unexpected snag as they were knocked out by Gujarat Titans in their second encounter. Capitals will now be eyeing to get their season back on track against the KL Rahul-led Lucknow.
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