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  • LSG vs RCB: KL Rahul after Lucknow will get knocked out – Patidar’s knock was the distinction between the groups

    On Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Rajat Patidar turned the fifth batter to attain a century in a knockout match of the Indian Premier League.

    KL Rahul of LSG. Courtesy: Reuters

    HIGHLIGHTSOn Wednesday, RCB beat LSG by 13 runsLSG’s marketing campaign in IPL 2022 ended after the defeat within the EliminatorRahul additionally praised quick bowler Mohsin Khan

    Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) skipper KL Rahul stated that Rajat Patidar’s knock performed a important function in LSG’s defeat within the Eliminator in opposition to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On Wednesday, May 25, Patidar smashed an unbeaten 54-ball 112 with the assistance of 12 fours and as many as seven sixes.

    On the again of Patidar’s knock, the Challengers scored 207 after being put into bat first. The goal of 208 turned out to be too scorching to deal with for Rahul and Co. as they misplaced the match by 14 runs. Patidar additionally turned the fifth batter after Shane Watson, Murali Vijay, Virender Sehwag and Wriddhiman Saha to attain a century in a knockout match of the IPL.

    The Bangalore-born Rahul was additionally of the opinion that LSG let themselves down on the sphere with some shoddy items of fielding.

    “It’s quite obvious the reasons why we didn’t win the game. We let ourselves down in the field. The difference between the teams was Patidar’s knock. When a player from the top ends up playing a good knock, the team ends up winning,” Rahul was quoted as saying after the match.

    RAHUL PRAISES MOHSIN

    Despite the loss, Rahul vowed to make a comeback after studying from their errors this season. He additionally had phrases of reward for left-arm quick bowler Mohsin Khan, who has been among the many standout performers within the match amongst uncapped gamers.

    “It’s a new franchise. We have made a lot of mistakes, but you’ve got to learn from them and come back stronger. We are a young team. The group of under 25 has done well in patches. Mohsin Khan has shown everybody how good he is and what skills he possesses.

    “It’s his first season and it is important to take confidence from this and go home and work harder. He’ll clock up more speeds and deliver better next year,” Rahul added.

  • Third umpire dismissed David Warner, the decision was fiercely criticized

    The dismissal of Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday in IPL 2020 Eliminator match has become a cause for controversy. Commentators and cricket pundits are unhappy with this decision. Actually Mohammed Siraj’s ball went to wicketkeeper AB de Villiers’ gloves while dodging Warner. Meanwhile, the ball seemed to have touched something, either the gloves or the trousers, but it was not clear. On-field umpire S Ravi gave not out to Warner while third umpire Virender Sharma on review gave Warner out after seeing replays several times.

    Former New Zealand player Scott Styris said, ‘Incredible decision of third umpire. David Warner has every reason to be angry. The real decision was not out. There was no strong evidence to change this decision. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was commentating with Mabangwa, said that the umpire’s decision should be respected.

  • Williamson credits bowlers for win against RCB

    Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batsman Kane Williamson credited his team’s bowlers for restricting Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a paltry score of 131 runs on Friday.

    RCB failed to rise to the challenge in the Eliminator clash against SRH as Jason Holder and T Natarajan starred with the ball to restrict the Virat Kohli-led side to 131/7 in the allotted 20 overs here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium yesterday.
    “It was a tough game. It was always going to be so against a class side like RCB. The quality of their batting, restricting them to 131. It was never going to be easy against a class side like RCB. It was a challenge to restrict them. We had time, but with two world-class legspinners it was never going to be easy,” Williamson told host broadcaster Star Sports after the match.

    “We had to try and get through their spells and they did not give us much at all. It was just nice that we could get through their overs without losing too many wickets,” he added.

    Kane Williamson smashed his 14th IPL half-century while Holder played a cautious knock as SRH kept their finals hope alive after defeating RCB
    “You try and do your role as well as you can. Batting at 4, it can vary a lot, and surface dependent. It was nice to spend time and make a contribution, put some partnerships together,” said Williamson.

    “It’s been an interesting last two weeks for us. [Holder] is cooler than me! He’s playing beautifully,” he added.

    SRH will now face Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2 here on Sunday (November 8). The winner of that match will play the summit clash against Mumbai Indians.