LSG scored 153 for 8 before their bowlers restricted Punjab Kings to 133 for 8
LSG scored 153 for 8 before their bowlers restricted Punjab Kings to 133 for 8
“We played stupid cricket with the bat,” said Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul after being dismissed. 20 run win On Punjab Kings in a low scoring IPL game. LSG scored 153 for 8 before their bowlers restricted Punjab to 133 for eight.
“At the end of the first innings I was disappointed and angry. Stupid cricket with the bat,” Rahul said in a post-match presentation.
“We need to get better with the bat. Half-time, when Quinney (de Kock) and Deepak (Hooda) were batting. They put in really good pace to score 60 runs in 9 overs on a difficult wicket. If we Had batted cleverly, we could have reached 180-190.
“I think we need to be smarter in reading the game. If we couldn’t play too many shots we could have done better. We are good on the field and good with the ball. Just keep repeating the good stuff. Is required .”
After a tremendous show with the bat, the LSG bowlers put on a spirited performance as pacers Dushmantha Chamira (2/17) and Krunal Pandya (2/11) took two wickets each.
Rahul said, “The way we responded with the ball was fantastic. Kunal has been fantastic throughout the tournament. This season he has really worked on his bowling. It is important to bowl financially but he is us in the middle. Giving two, three wickets in overs.” added.
Meanwhile, a dismayed Punjab Kings captain Mayank Agarwal lamented the disappointing batting effort.
“I think we just kept on losing wickets. We had batsmen who were set and we kept getting out. There were a lot of soft outs for us. It’s disappointing and we have to face the truth. We didn’t bat well and we didn’t bat well. Were down. Par with the bat.”