Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a brief work of the 166-run chase in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024 conflict at Hyderabad. Travis Head (89 off 30 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28 balls) chased down the goal in simply 9.4 overs to assist Sunrisers register an enormous victory to strengthen their playoffs probabilities. On the opposite hand, that is the second-successive large loss for LSG on this season. LSG has suffered a humiliating defeat in palms of Kolkata Knight Riders earlier, getting bowled out for simply 137 whereas chasing a mammoth 236 runs to win.
Owner of the LSG staff, Sanjiv Goenka, was clearly upset when he met captain Rahul after the match. Goenka was seen publicly displaying anger over the cricket LSG performed on the evening and at occasions Rahul was seen explaining issues to his boss. But to no avail as Goenka fumed in anger. English commentators stated that perhaps the homeowners wanted to point out their disappointment and ask for solutions behind the partitions of the dressing room. Even social media was not pleased with the best way Rahul was being slammed in public.
Check out how followers reacted to Goenka’s outburst on Rahul and his staff’s poor present beneath:
“KL has done well, hasn’t he? To keep his cool here” (Commentators)
It’s unhappy to see him like this _ #KLRahul
pic.twitter.com/DWKYJyNoGs— Jyotirmay Das (@dasjy0tirmay) May 8, 2024
KL can also be that man who will merely settle for issues with a clueless face with out saying something again… Come dwelling boy, unbox occasion 2025 script is ready. https://t.co/J16J1jiHyw— arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 8, 2024
Highly unprofessional and undignified behaviour by LSG proprietor Goenka in direction of captain #KLRahul. There are dignified approach to categorical criticism and unhappiness. #TravisHead is in utterly totally different mode, nobody can cease him. #SRHvsLSG #LSGvsSRHpic.twitter.com/nPqTG88jie— Ganpat Teli (@gateposts_) May 9, 2024
After this public spat beneath cameras, I’m certain that KL Rahul is leaving LSG subsequent yr. Fine large cash’s driving in IPL and perceive the frustration as an proprietor nevertheless it speaks volumes about Sanjiv Goenka as a boss!!
Never do your soiled laundry in public pic.twitter.com/ilKV8UltDb— Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) May 8, 2024
LSG had earlier received the toss and opted to bat first. The resolution was not backed by a fast begin by Lucknow as Rahul took 33 balls to attain 29. This was the identical pitch whereby Head and Abhishek smashed 160+ in lower than 10 overs collectively. Quinton de Kock received out for simply 2 and Marcus Stoinis couldn’t do a lot both, scoring 3 off 5. Krunal Pandya performed a gradual knock of 24 off 21 balls. Nicholas Pooran (48 off 26) and Ayush Badoni (55 off 30) performed great knocks to take the staff to a good complete of 165 for 4 in 20 overs.
Lucknow have defended these totals earlier than, however not at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Head and Abhishek displayed one of many uncommon batting performances in IPL, smashing 16 sixes and 14 fours to chase down the goal very quickly. The means LSG defended the entire and the way Rahul batted initially could have angered the proprietor of the staff. Later, the proprietor was additionally seen talking, in an animated means, with coach Justin Langer, with Rahul wanting on.
Lucknow have slipped to sixth spot with two extra matches remaining. They have 12 factors and the very best they’ll get to is 16 factors. They are nonetheless not out of the competitors however will want large wins within the remaining matches.
