Imran Tahir, a former cricketer from South Africa, has offered his thoughts on Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) second IPL 2023 low-score chase failure, this time against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 1 at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. He asserts that the batting collapse is not solely the fault of the players.

Pursuing a disappointing objective of 127, LSG’s batting got going the tracks right from the primary over Steady wickets, combined with KL Rahul not having the option to bat because of injury up until the last wicket, brought about a 18-run misfortune for the hosts.

While the quarrels after the match between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir certainly stand out, it should not be missed to remember that this is LSG’s subsequent low-scoring run pursuit this year that has finished in disappointment, as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) while pursuing 136 recently.

Imran Tahir questioned the Super Giants’ batting lineup’s strategy during a recent appearance as a Star Sports commentator because they did not play responsibly in the absence of KL Rahul.

“Everyone knew that KL Rahul was injured and that he wouldn’t bat. So their batters should have taken the responsibility and the coaches should have communicated with them and made a proper plan,”

he said. 

The 44-year-old went on to say that coaches must also take some responsibility because LSG now routinely does this. 

“I feel the coaches should also take a little responsibility. We shouldn’t blame the players alone. They were probably given the message that they should go and play aggressively.”

Imran Tahir proceeded.

Imran Tahir slams LSG batting lineup for playing reckless shots

Imran Tahir has now criticized the Lucknow Super Giants’ batting lineup for taking careless shots against Royal Challengers Bangalore and losing the match as a result.

Krishnappa Gautham scored 23 for LSG, while RCB captain Faf du Plessis had a patient 44 from 40. Imran Tahir stated to Star Sports that LSG batters should learn from du Plessis and refrain from making risky shots when they are not necessary.

“This is their home ground. What amazed me is that everyone went in and tried to play shots. I don’t think those shots were required. You have seen Faf du Plessis, who concentrated primarily on singles and he is not like that. Normally he is an aggressive player, he is a player who goes and plays his shots,”

he said.

LSG will be looking to get back to winning ways in their next match, which is against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3.