Lucknow Super Giants registered their second win in the IPL 2024. In their third match, they faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match turned out on LSG’s way in a thrilling way. The whole team showed excellence in every unit. Quinton de Kock played an excellent knock in the match. After the match, he opened up about this.
Quinton de Kock’s Words:
Lucknow Super Giants took to the crease first, setting the stage for a riveting battle. Quinton de Kock emerged as the standout performer, showcasing his batting prowess in a pivotal moment. With sheer brilliance, he crafted an innings of 81 runs off 56 balls, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 144.64. The crease became his stage as he unleashed 8 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, leaving a lasting impact on LSG’s victory. His stellar performance illuminated the match, underscoring his importance in the team’s triumph.
After the match, de kock said, “ It (pitch) was holding and bouncing. Wanted to bat for longer because we lost wickets at times. He is bowling rockets in our team. He is keeping it simple and doing really well for his team.”
Nicholas Pooran played a crucial role again in this match. While praising him, de Kock said, “That’s why he (Pooran) gets the big bucks I guess (On opponents not being able to keep Pooran quiet). Conditions are never quite the same as an opener if you have played at the same venue before.”
Lucknow Super Giants’ Excellent Win:
In the initial innings, Lucknow Super Giants commenced steadily with KL Rahul on the pitch. However, his departure for 20 runs disrupted their rhythm. Devdutt Padikkal‘s struggle resulted in a mere 6 runs before his exit. Marcus Stoinis contributed 24 runs, but Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten 40 off 21 balls stole the spotlight, showcasing his batting prowess.
Yet, the highlight was Quinton de Kock’s masterful display, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable total with his remarkable 81 runs off 56 balls. His strike rate of 144.64, comprising 8 boundaries and 5 sixes, elevated him in the race for the orange cap. His impactful innings secured a dominant position for RCB, leaving an indelible mark with his exceptional batting prowess.
As the LSG bowlers found their rhythm later, Manimaran Siddharth dismissed Virat Kohli for 22 runs. Faf du Plessis fell victim to an exceptional run-out by Devdutt Padikkal, inflicting significant setbacks on RCB. Mayank Yadav then showcased his bowling excellence, claiming key wickets of Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Rajat Patidar. Naveen ul Haq further compounded RCB’s woes by dismissing Dinesh Karthik for 4 runs. Mohammed Siraj‘s dismissal for 12 runs marked the end of the innings, as Yash Thakur and Marcus Stoinis chipped in with a wicket each. LSG clinched victory by 28 runs.
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