In the heart of Lucknow, the 44th match of the IPL 2024 season unfolded at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. It was a clash of titans as Lucknow Super Giants faced off against Rajasthan Royals (LSG vs RR) in a thrilling encounter.
Let check out LSG vs RR head to head in the IPL.
LSG vs RR: Head-To-Head in IPL
4 matches played between the LSG vs RR. Lucknow Super Giants has won 1 match while Rajasthan Royals has won 3 matches.
Toss Moment
The evening began with RR winning the toss and opting to field first, a decision that set the stage for an exciting first innings.
“We will bowl first. Looks like a decent wicket to bowl, but no guarantees. This season has been a bit different, some extra days in between games, that gives us time to rest and recover. We’re playing the same team”
Sanju Samson, RR Skipper
“The wicket is good, there’s not much dew in Lucknow and the wicket will play well for the entire 40 overs. We’ll need to play some good cricket. It’s nice to get past 200, every team would like to do so, but the dimensions of this ground favours the bowlers a bit more and we’ve enjoyed it. No changes for us.”
KL Rahul, LSG Skipper
LSG vs RR: First Innings
Lucknow Super Giants Batting
LSG’s innings was highlighted by stellar performances from their top-order batsmen.
Captain KL Rahul led from the front, scoring a magnificent 76 off 48 balls, including eight 4s and two towering 6s.
Deepak Hooda complemented Rahul’s efforts with a quickfire 50 from 31 deliveries, laced with seven 4s.
Their efforts propelled LSG to a competitive total of 196 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
RR’s bowlers had their moments too, with Sandeep Sharma taking 2 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs, dismissing Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran.
R Ashwin, Trent Boult, and Avesh Khan each claimed a wicket, contributing to keeping LSG’s total within reach.
LSG vs RR: Second Innings
Rajasthan Royals Batting
The second innings saw RR’s batsmen rise to the occasion.
Sanju Samson, the RR captain, played a captain’s knock, smashing a rapid 71 off 33 balls with seven 4s and four 6s.
Young Dhruv Jurel supported Samson with a well-crafted 52 from 34 balls, hitting five 4s and two 6s.
Contributions from Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal added to the tally, with RR chasing down the target of 197 runs in just 19 overs, losing only 3 wickets in the process.
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling
LSG’s bowlers, despite their valiant efforts, couldn’t prevent RR’s batsmen from reaching the target. Marcus Stoinis, Amit Mishra, and Yash Thakur each took a wicket, but the day belonged to the batsmen.
RR’s victory was a result of a well-rounded performance, with their batsmen chasing a stiff target with ease. The win by 7 wickets was a testament to their strategic approach and execution under pressure.
Man of the Match
Sanju Samson’s explosive batting not only anchored RR’s chase but also earned him the Man of the Match award.
His leadership and aggressive batting were crucial in securing the win for his team.
The match between LSG and RR was a showcase of cricketing excellence, with both teams displaying great skill and determination.
In the end, RR emerged victorious, thanks to their robust batting performance and strategic bowling changes.
This win adds another feather to their cap as they continue their journey in the IPL 2024 season.