IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants make a stunning comeback win to defeat Punjab Kings by 21 runs in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
| March 30, 2024 at 11:41 PM
The clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2024 Match 11 has set the stage for a thrilling encounter, with both teams showcasing their prowess on the field. But Lucknow Super Giants make a stunning comeback win to defeat Punjab Kings by 21 runs at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow were the architects of the Punjab Kings’ innings, unleashing an array of boundaries and sixes to bolster their team’s total. However, their partnership faced a setback when IPL debutant Mayank Yadav intervened, inducing a crucial wicket.
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Shikhar Dhawan (70 off 49) and Jonny Bairstow crafted a brisk 42 off just 29 deliveries. But debutant Mayank Yadav broke the parternship of 102 runs for the first wicket and clinched three crucial wickets to break the backbone of Punjab’s strong start. Prabhsimran Singh as an impact substitute scored 19 runs off a mere 7 balls, embellished with two sixes and a boundary.
Mayank, making an impressive debut, bagged the wicket of wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma (7 off 9) in a similar manner to Bairstow’s departure. Shashank Singh (8 off 6) and Livingstone’s spirited effort, accumulating 27 runs off just 16 deliveries laced with two sixes and an equal number of boundaries, PBKS ultimately fell short by 21 runs.
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Mayank Yadav’s entry into the bowling attack proved pivotal for Lucknow Super Giants, as he orchestrated Bairstow’s dismissal, which provided a breakthrough for his team. This intervention altered the course of the match, injecting a sense of momentum into LSG’s campaign. He finished his spell of 4 overs with a figure of 3/27 with an impressive economy of 6.8.
Lucknow Super Giants endured a tumultuous journey in their innings, witnessing a flurry of wickets at regular intervals. From the early departures of KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal to the dismissals of Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, and Ravi Bishnoi, LSG faced formidable challenges.
Despite the setbacks, Lucknow Super Giants rallied, thanks to stellar performances by Quinton de Kock, Krunal Pandya, and Nicholas Pooran. Quinton de Kock (54), Krunal Pandya (43*) and Nicholas Pooran (42). Their combined efforts propelled LSG to a commanding total of 199/8 in 20 overs, showcasing resilience and determination in adverse conditions.
The first wicket to fall tonight was KL Rahul, who went for 15 off nine deliveries in the fourth over. Followed by Devdutt Padikkal (six-ball 9), Marcus Stoinis gone for 19; Quinton de Kock gone for 54; Nicholas Pooran gone for 42. Ayush Badoni gone for 8. Ravi Bishnoi gone for duck. Mohsin Khan run out for two runs – Harshal Patel is turning out to be quite the finisher.
In a strategic move, Nicholas Pooran, the stand-in skipper for Lucknow Super Giants, won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings. This decision was accompanied by a significant change in leadership, with Pooran assuming captaincy duties in place of KL Rahul.
No | Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | Net RR | Form | |
1 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.979 | WW— | |
2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.047 | WW— | |
3 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.800 | WW— | |
4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.675 | WL— | |
5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.025 | WL— | |
6 | Punjab Kings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.337 | LLW– | |
7 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.711 | LWL– | |
8 | Gujarat Titans | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.425 | LW— | |
9 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.528 | LL— | |
10 | Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.925 | LL— |
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