NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ batting collapsed in shocking fashion as they lost to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs in an IPL match on Wednesday.
Chasing 160, LSG were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs after failing to handle the pressure and throwing away their wickets with poor shot selection. The defeat came despite a strong bowling effort early in the game.
Shami sets it up, LSG ruins it
Mohammed Shami led Rajasthan’s bowling effort with class and control, while Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav contributed key wickets to restrict RR to 159/6.
Shami (2/30) and Mohsin (2/17) removed top batsmen at crucial stages, including consecutive knocks that broke Rajasthan’s top order.
Prince Yadav also impressed with disciplined bowling and two wickets, while Mayank Yadav had a tough comeback and went wicketless.
Rajasthan’s innings was rescued by Ravindra Jadeja, who played a calm and unbeaten 43 off 29 balls. He ensured his team reached a fighting total despite early collapses, and then added value with the ball too.
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LSG collapses after Pant’s bad shot
The pursuit of LSG never took off. Mitchell Marsh fought hard with a 55-run knock but got little support as wickets continued to fall. Captain Rishabh Pant’s ugly sweep attempt led to slip and the innings quickly fell apart.
Poor shot selection from the middle order, including Nicholas Pooran and Himmat Singh, contributed to the collapse.
The decision to use Himmat Singh as Impact Sub also raised doubts as LSG’s batting lacked stability. Rajasthan’s bowlers continued to attack at regular intervals, with Jofra Archer (3/20) finishing in style.
LSG’s batting implosion overshadowed Shami’s brilliant bowling earlier, as Rajasthan sealed a convincing victory and moved to second place in the table.