Extraordinary batting from openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock helped the Lucknow Super Giants to a convincing eight-wicket triumph over the Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
The extraordinary games displayed by the two sides saw a noteworthy pursuit. KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock, setting LSG looking energetic so far, knocked off 82 and 54 individually.
Pursuing an impressive objective of 176 runs set by the Chennai Super Kings, LSG openers moved towards the innings with certainty and assurance, playing flawless innings and holding the CSK bowlers under tension all through the pursuit. After their wickets, the ever-perilous Nicholas Pooran hit 23 off 12, directing the group to a captivating success against risky CSK.
Prior to being approached to bat, CSK had posted 176/6 for every 20 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja rescuing the group with his 57 unbeaten from 40. CSK’s promising players Rachin Ravindra (0), Ruturaj Gaikwad (17), and Shivam Dube (3) returned with hardly a pause in between. Ajinkya Rahane, but gave little assistance, scoring 36.
In the meantime, classy MS Dhoni broke 28 off 9, smacking three fours and two sixes. Dhoni’s stunning appearance fueled CSK’s somewhat more important score, and it also enchanted many fans present to see the legend smacking the ball all around the ground.
