IPL 2023 RR vs LSG Highlights: Avesh Khan took three wickets while Marcus Stoinis took two as Lucknow Super Giants defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter in Jaipur. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler provided the perfect start in the run chase but RR kept losing wickets at regular intervals and a late onslaught from Devdutt Pallikal was not enough. Earlier, Kyle Mayers slammed another half-century while KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran played crucial knocks to take LSG to 154/7 on a tricky pitch. Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of RR bowlers with two wickets. RR skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to field. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Live Highlights of IPL 2023 26th Match Between RR and LSG, straight from Jaipur
- 23:21 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Lucknow wins by 10 runsTwo wickets for Avesh Khan in the final over thanks to a brilliant catch by Deepak Hooda and Lucknow Super Giants have won it by 10 runs! What a game and what a finish for KL Rahul and Co. RR lost the plot completely after a good start and this was a massive win for the visitors.
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- 22:33 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Jaiswal departsA six for Yashasvi Jaiswal but Marcus Stoinis finally provides the breakthrough for Lucknow Super Giants. Another strong hit from the left-hander but Avesh Khan was able to hold on to the catch as RR lose their first wicket. 12.1 overs gone and RR are 90 for the loss of one wicket.
- 22:19 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Quiet part of the gameThis is not what the crowd thought that they will see today. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler are well set but it looks like they will no take many risks at this moment. A cautious approach from Rajasthan Royals as the hosts are 71 for no loss after 9.4 overs
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- 21:55 (IST)A 112m six for Jos Buttler followed by two back-to-back boundaries for Yashasvi Jaiswal - This is too perfect for Rajasthan Royals. The duo got accustomed to the pitch and now, they have let loose. RR are going strong in the run chase and this can be problematic for Lucknow Super Giants.
- 21:49 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Slow but steadyYashasvi Jaiswal is the aggressive one in the partnership till now with the youngster getting a much-needed boundary. Jos Buttler has been the cautious partner and it looks like the England skipper is looking to stay long in order to finish the run chase. RR 27/0 after 4.2 overs
- 21:17 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: 154/7 in 20 overs75 runs and 7 wickets in the final 10 overs - Things did not go according to plan for Lucknow Super Giants as they were restricted to 154/7. Both Nicholas Pooran and Yudhvir Singh were run out in the final over as the visitors failed to score big. Great chance for Rajasthan Royals to make short work on this run chase!
- 21:04 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Pooran on the move!Two boundaries and one six - Nicholas Pooran finally gets the over that Lucknow Super Giants needed! Jason Holder missed his length on a couple of occasions and he was punished by his compatriot. 19 overs gone and LSG are 146 for the loss of 4 wickets.
- 20:59 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Not very exciting cricketNicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis - Two exciting talents at the crease but Ravichandran Ashwin's disciplined bowling has kept both of them quiet. The runs are just not coming for Lucknow Super Giants in the slog overs as they are 128/4 after 17.5 overs.
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- 20:42 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Ashwin MagicRavichandran Ashwin strikes and Rajasthan Royals are back in the match! A brilliant straighter one from the spinner and it crashed straight into Kyle Mayers' stumps. Two new batsmen at the crease and this match just got a lot more interesting. LSG 105/4 after 14.1 overs.
- 20:38 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: A fifty and another wicketSo much action right now! Kyle Mayers reached a brilliant half-century after two boundaries and just a few ball later, Deepak Hooda was caught in the deep. He went for the big one against Ravichandran Ashwin but was caught in the deep by Shimron Hetmyer. LSG 104/3 after 13.3 overs
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- 19:51 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Rahul-Mayers steadyLucknow Super Giants are off to a steady start as openers KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers are looking for some opportunities to score boundaries. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets in order to put some pressure on LSG.
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- 19:12 (IST)RR vs LSG Live: Here's what KL Rahul said at the toss"We would have bowled first as well. First game here. It's important that we start well and put a good total on the board. We've executed well in most games. We have had clarity with bat on ball. All three skills have been good. We are quite settled. We'll try to keep that left-hand, right-hand combination going. Quinny still misses out. He'll just have to wait for some more time. I have enjoyed opening with Quinton."
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