Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul admitted that his team fell short of a competitive total in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a valiant effort from Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran towards the end of their innings, LSG could only manage 166 runs on the board, a target that proved to be insufficient.
Rahul acknowledged the exceptional batting display by SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who tore into the LSG bowling attack with remarkable ease. Head smashed eight fours and eight sixes in his unbeaten 89 off just 30 balls, while Sharma contributed an equally impressive 75 not out off 28 deliveries, including eight fours and six sixes.
The LSG skipper praised the duo’s skill and hard work on their six-hitting technique, stating that they didn’t give LSG a chance to assess the wicket conditions in the second innings. He also highlighted the difficulty in stopping such in-form batters, especially when they connect everything from the middle of the bat.
Head, who was adjudged Player of the Match, expressed his delight at the victory and the successful partnership with Sharma. He attributed their success to focusing harder and getting into good positions, which allowed them to capitalize on their opportunities and maximize the powerplay.
The result of the match has significant implications for both teams. SRH’s emphatic win has propelled them to the third position in the standings, while LSG remains struggling in the sixth spot. The defeat also officially eliminates five-time champions Mumbai Indians from the play-off race.
