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Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 44 Match Summary

LSG vs RR, 2024 - T20 Summary

Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals Scorecard
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Match 44, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow , Apr 27, 2024
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
196/5 (20.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
199/3 (19.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Sanju Samson
    71(33)
LSG 196/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1688-lokesh-rahul-playerprofile>KL Rahul</a>
KL Rahul
76 (48)
  • 8x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 158.33SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64174-deepak-jagbir-hooda-playerprofile>Deepak Hooda</a>
Deepak Hooda
50 (31)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 161.29SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Sandeep Sharma
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/2
R/W
Bowler
Ravichandran Ashwin
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/1
R/W
RR 199/3
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1701-sanju-samson-playerprofile>Sanju Samson</a>
Sanju Samson
71 (33)
  • 7x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 215.15SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112648-dhruv-jurel-playerprofile>Dhruv Jurel</a>
Dhruv Jurel
52 (34)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 152.94SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Marcus Stoinis
ECON 3.00
1
OVERS
3/1
R/W
Bowler
Amit Mishra
ECON 10.00
2
OVERS
20/1
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this encounter where the league leaders continue their winning momentum. We have another double-header lined up in the Indian T20 League on 28th April, Sunday. First, it will be Gujarat taking on Bengaluru at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Then Chennai will seek revenge against Hyderabad and that will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to both matches. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Sanju Samson, the victorious skipper of Rajasthan is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock. He says that there was help for the new ball but later on it became good to bat on. Credits his bowlers for the way they bowled in the death overs and they know their responsibilities. Tells that batting at number 5 is a tough job but Dhruv Jurel is an excellent player and form is temporary. Mentions that mistakes are bound to happen in this format but the results are going their way and they want to stick to their plans.
KL Rahul, the captain of Lucknow says they left about 20 runs behind and didn't get off to a promising start. Adds him and Deepak Hooda then stitched a good partnership and says that they were in a good position in the mid-overs and reckons that they should've got 20 more on the board. Adds that the team that hits more sixes surely gets ahead in the game. Adds it is improtant to give extra cushion to the batters. Says the players love to practice range-hitting in the nets and Stoinis and Pooran are effortless to execute those big shots. Appreciates Amit Mishra and says he's an experienced campaigner and he felt he could be useful. Adds that the idea was to use Ravi Bishnoi in the latter half of the innings but that plan didn't work out for them and reckons that he was a bit late to bring him into the attack.
Presentation Time...
Dhruv Jurel, one of the architects for this win says that he intended to finish the game and he backed his shots. He says Sanju Samson calmed him down when he was struggling to time the ball initially and that helped him a lot. On being asked about the salute celebration after half-century, he says he dedicates his milestones to his father who is in the army and his father was present to watch him play today. Ends up by saying that he is very proud to do it in front of him.
Earlier in the game, Lucknow posted a big total on the board courtesy of a couple of fine fifties from the skipper KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda. Ayush Badoni and Krunal Pandya also contributed well towards the end. Sandeep Sharma picked up a couple of wickets for Rajasthan while Trent Boult, Avesh Khan and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped in with one each. While chasing it was a masterclass from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as they keep their unbeaten away streak intact.
Lucknow, on the other hand, couldn't execute their plans in the Powerplay but Yash Thakur managed get the huge wicket of Jos Buttler. Then Marcus Stoinis and Amit Mishra followed up with two big wickets but they just couldn't contain their opponents in the middle overs. The fielding was sloppy as well and they couldn't grab the chances that came their way which turned out to be the difference in the end.
Rajasthan knew that they needed to utilise the Powerplay as there was not much dew on the ground. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler made sure they take advantage in the initial overs and stitched up a good 60-run partnership but unfortunately lost Buttler just at the end of the Powerplay. They suffered a mini collapse as they lost three quick wickets and put themselves under pressure. Skipper Sanju Samson took the responsibility upon himself and steadied things along with Dhruv Jurel who was promoted up the order which worked like a treat for them. The duo added an unbeaten 121 runs with both of them scoring brilliant fifties and getting their side over the line with one over to spare.
RAJASTHAN KEEPS ON WINNING! They extend their unbeaten run to four games and maintain the top spot in the league. It was yet another clinical performance from the visitors. Lucknow will be disappointed as they could have done a lot better while defending this total but it wasn't meant to be for them.
Over 19 : 199/3
13 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
  • 618.6
S. Samson
71 (33)
D. Jurel
52 (34)
Y. Thakur
4-0-50-1
18.6
6
Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson
SIX! The skipper finishes off in style and Rajasthan win by 7 wickets! A low full toss on the stumps, Sanju Samson moves across bending low before ramping it over deep fine leg for a maximum to register their eighth victory of this season. A comprehensive win for the team in pink. They have truly dominated this season. Sanju Samson is pumped and rightly so. He remains unbeaten on 71 off just 33 deliveries.
18.5
4
Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson
FOUR! As easy as it gets! Predictable short-pitched delivery on the off stump line, Sanju Samson has enough time to pull it well over mid-wicket for a boundary. Just four runs needed to win.
18.4
1
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
A knee-length full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel swipes across the line and works it towards deep square leg for a single.
18.3
0
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
Pace-off, outside off on a hard length, Dhruv Jurel flat-bats it straight toward mid-wicket.
18.2
1
Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson
Nails a perfect yorker on off, Sanju Samson digs it out toward deep third for a single.
18.1
1
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
Short, slow and on the body, Jurel pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
Over 18 : 186/3
16 Runs
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
S. Samson
60 (30)
D. Jurel
50 (31)
M. Khan
4-0-52-0
17.6
6
Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson
SIX! Oh, goodness me! Length ball, on off and middle, Sanju Samson is deep inside the crease and picks it up over deep backward square leg and clears the ropes with ease.
17.5
1
Mohsin Khan To Dhruv Jurel
Dhruv Jurel accompanies his skipper with a fifty! A well-deserved one! Low full toss again, on off, Jurel leans and drives it to covers for a single. His maiden Fifty in the Indian T20 League.
17.4
1
Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson
Low full toss on middle, Sanju Samson flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
17.3
6
Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson
SIX! A captain's knock of the highest order! Across off on a length, Sanju Samson predicts the length early and pulls it flat over deep mid-wicket for a six. He's been in a fine form!
17.2
0
Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson
A comedy of errors! Outside off on a short length, Sanju Samson waits and cuts it to short third. Dhruv Jurel is already beyond the halfway mark but Sanju Samson denies for the run. Yash Thakur picks the ball and throws it to Mohsin Khan where he fumbles to collect it cleanly and has a shy at the non-striker's end. Jurel reaches home by the time.
17.1
2
Mohsin Khan To Sanju Samson
Across off on a length, Sanju Samson drives it on the up towards deep extra covers. Marcus Stoinis from long off sprints to his left and slides and cuts the ball before the ropes. Saves a certain boundary. Only two taken.
Over 17 : 170/3
10 Runs
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 416.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
S. Samson
45 (25)
D. Jurel
49 (30)
Y. Thakur
3-0-37-1
16.6
1
Yash Thakur To Sanju Samson
Banged short, on the top of the middle, Sanju Samson watches it closely and pulls it along the carpet for a single toward deep square leg. 27 needed off the last three overs.
16.5
1
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
Short, on off, Dhruv Jurel waits and pulls it along the ground for a single at deep square leg.
16.4
2
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
Another full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to widish long on and hustles back for the double. Excellent running. Hooda slides to his right and cuts ball into the field.
16.3
4
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
FOUR! He's in wonderful form! Bowls a predictable short-pitched bumper, on the middle and off, Dhruv Jurel cllimbs on top of it and pulls it to perfection through deep square leg for a boundary.
16.2
0
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
Back of a length, outside off, Dhruv Jurel guides it to short third and denies for a run.
16.1
2
Yash Thakur To Dhruv Jurel
A low full toss on the middle, Dhruv Jurel flicks it to widish long on and scampers back for the second the fielder is a bit slow on the ball. They take two. KL Rahul is not happy at all and rightfully so.
Strategic-Break! The game is slightly tilted towards Rajasthan at the moment as they need 37 runs in the last four overs. Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel have batted well and will hope to stay there and finish it off for their side. Lucknow needs wickets and a couple of wickets here will change the momentum once again. Let's se how things pan out in the death overs.
Over 16 : 160/3
16 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
S. Samson
44 (24)
D. Jurel
40 (25)
R. Bishnoi
1-0-16-0
15.6
6
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
SIX! Punished strongly! Bishnoi goes back to bowl a short-pitched delivery, angling on the middle and leg, Sanju Samson gets in position quickly by rocking back before powering it over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a maximum. This has been some acceleration from Sanju Samson! Expensive from Bishnoi. 37 runs needed off the last 24 deliveries.
15.5
0
Ravi Bishnoi To Sanju Samson
Slows the pace, outside off, full in length, Sanju Samson goes for a big shot but drives it back to the bowler off the inside half of the bat.
Full Commentary
19 OV
13 Runs
Y. Thakur to D. Jurel S. Samson
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 418.5
  • 618.6
18 OV
16 Runs
M. Khan to S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 217.1
  • 017.2
  • 617.3
  • 117.4
  • 117.5
  • 617.6
17 OV
10 Runs
Y. Thakur to D. Jurel S. Samson
  • 216.1
  • 016.2
  • 416.3
  • 216.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
16 Runs
R. Bishnoi to S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 615.6
15 OV
9 Runs
K. Pandya to S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 214.6
14 OV
20 Runs
M. Khan to D. Jurel S. Samson
  • 413.1
  • 613.2
  • 413.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 413.6
13 OV
5 Runs
K. Pandya to D. Jurel S. Samson
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 012.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
17 Runs
Y. Thakur to D. Jurel S. Samson
  • 111.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 1 WD 11.6
  • 411.6
11 OV
12 Runs
A. Mishra to S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 410.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
3 Runs
K. Pandya to S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
A. Mishra to R. Parag S. Samson D. Jurel
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 68.3
  • W 8.4
  • 08.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
K. Pandya to R. Parag S. Samson
  • 27.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
3 Runs
M. Stoinis to Y. Jaiswal R. Parag S. Samson
  • W 6.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
10 Runs
Y. Thakur to J. Buttler Y. Jaiswal S. Samson
  • 45.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 15.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
13 Runs
M. Henry to J. Buttler Y. Jaiswal
  • 44.1
  • 34.2
  • 04.3
  • 1 LB 4.4
  • 44.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
M. Khan to J. Buttler Y. Jaiswal
  • 43.1
  • 23.2
  • 13.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
8 Runs
M. Henry to Y. Jaiswal J. Buttler
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 62.4
  • 02.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
7 Runs
M. Khan to Y. Jaiswal J. Buttler
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 21.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
13 Runs
M. Henry to Y. Jaiswal J. Buttler
  • 10.1
  • 1 B 0.2
  • 00.3
  • 60.4
  • 40.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Sanju Samson
  • Umpire Michael Gough (ENG), KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND) and Vinod Seshan (IND)
  • Referee Amit Sharma (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 196/5 in 20.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (18.4 ovs): RR against Badoni (Wide) Unsuccessful (LSG: 2, RR: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 150/3 in 15.0 overs
  • Lucknow 150/3 in 15.0 overs
  • D Hooda T20 fifty: 50 runs in 30 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 100 off 56 balls between KL Rahul (50) and D Hooda (43)
  • Lucknow 101/2 in 10.3 overs
  • KL Rahul T20 fifty: 51 runs in 31 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 75/2 in 7.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 51 off 34 balls between KL Rahul (30) and D Hooda (21)
  • Lucknow 51/2 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 46/2
  • D Jurel T20 fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 53 balls between S Samson (49) and D Jurel (49)
  • S Samson T20 fifty: 50 runs in 28 balls (6x4) (2x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 160/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Rajasthan 150/3 in 15.3 overs
  • D Jurel dropped on 32 by Y Thakur in 13.6 overs
  • D Jurel dropped on 31 by Y Thakur in 13.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 31 balls between S Samson (18) and D Jurel (31)
  • Rajasthan 100/3 in 11.4 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 78/3 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 60/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between Y Jaiswal (19) and J Buttler (29)
  • Rajasthan 50/0 in 5.0 overs
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