SRH's Nightmare Continues As LSG Pulls Off Sensational Comeback
- Posted on May 14, 2023
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- By Arijit Dutta
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Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants:-
Dramatic Twist: LSG Snatches Victory from SRH's Grasp at the Last Moment
Sunrisers Hyderabad's home woes continue as Lucknow Super Giants snatch a dramatic win in the dying moments of the match, breaking their Winless streak. Despite facing an uphill battle for most of the run chase, LSG staged a remarkable comeback in the final five overs to secure a memorable victory.
Boundary Hunter: Anmolpreet Singh Leads SRH's Charge with Stellar Batting
Sunrisers Hyderabad made an impressive start with the bat. Abhishek Sharma fell early, but Anmolpreet Singh seized the opportunity and consistently found boundaries. Rahul Tripathi, who has been struggling, played a crucial cameo to help SRH recover swiftly after Abhishek's dismissal.
SRH's Powerplay Fireworks: Anmolpreet's Exit, but LSG Left Reeling at 30/3
Although Anmolpreet was dismissed in the final over of the powerplay, SRH had already notched up 56 runs. With the ball, SRH continued their dominance as Fazalhaq Farooqi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar created problems for the LSG openers, especially Kyle Mayers. Mayers succumbed to the pressure, scoring his first run only after facing 11 deliveries, and eventually fell to part-timer Glenn Phillips as LSG managed a mere 30 runs in the powerplay.
Klaasen's Arrival Ignites SRH's Innings, but Krunal Pandya Derails the Charge
SRH kept the runs flowing, adding 39 runs in the next four overs, reaching 95 at the halfway mark. Veteran Amit Mishra dismissed Anmolpreet, but Heinrich Klaasen arrived with a positive mindset, reverse-sweeping his first ball for a boundary. The responsibility fell upon the shoulders of the international trio comprising Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and Phillips, as they embarked on a mission to steer SRH towards the coveted milestone of a 200-run score. However, two outstanding deliveries from Krunal Pandya turned the tide, claiming the wickets of Markram and Phillips. SRH was left to rebuild their innings.
SRH's Six-Mania: Samad's Heroics Propel Total Past 180 Mark
At 117/5, SRH faced an uphill battle to post a competitive total. Undeterred, Abdul Samad launched a six off just his fifth delivery from Yash Thakur, while Klaasen smashed consecutive sixes off Mishra's bowling. Samad continued his assault with another six off Krunal, allowing SRH to regain control and set their sights on a score close to 190. LSG managed to pull things back in the final three overs, but Samad's two sixes ensured SRH crossed the 180-run mark. That total seemed sufficient, considering the tricky pitch conditions.
Markande's Turnaround Drama: Conceding and Restricting LSG's Chances
Mayank Markande had an off day, conceding 14 runs in his first over, allowing Quinton de Kock to break free. However, Markande made amends by dismissing the South African in his next over, and Abhishek bowled economically, giving away only 11 runs. At the halfway stage, LSG had crawled to just 68 runs on the scoreboard. Prerak Mankad, playing his second match of the season, initially struggled, and Marcus Stoinis also found it difficult to score freely. The required run rate continued to rise, and only Markande's return to the attack provided LSG some relief, conceding 14 runs again. However, their inability to keep up with the required rate meant they needed 80 runs from 36 balls.
80 Runs, 6 Overs, and a Costly Slip: SRH's Victory Snatched Away
Defending 80 runs in the final six overs, especially against struggling batsmen, usually leads to victory, especially with the likes of Farooqi, Bhuvneshwar, and Natarajan in the bowling arsenal. However, one costly mistake shattered SRH's hopes.
The Over that Shattered SRH: Pooran's Ruthless Assault Stuns the Opponents
Abhishek was given the ball for his third over. While he dismissed Stoinis, his bowling proved disastrous as he conceded a total of five sixes in quick succession, leaving SRH stunned. In just a matter of moments, the equation changed from 69 runs required off 30 balls to 38 runs needed off 24 balls. Nicholas Pooran, displaying a ferocious intent, mercilessly dispatched the first three deliveries for sixes, further capitalizing on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's bowling to reach 30 runs off just 8 balls.
Mankad's Brilliance, Pooran's Vengeance: LSG Crushes SRH's Dreams
Pooran made his former team pay dearly for their lapse in judgment. Meanwhile, Mankad at the other end played a stellar innings, contributing a brilliant half-century. Together, Pooran and Mankad sealed the victory for LSG with four balls to spare, leaving SRH heartbroken.
Ups, Downs, and Explosive Action: SRH vs. LSG Delivers a Nail-biting Encounter
The match showcased the ups and downs of both teams. SRH's strong start with the bat and early breakthroughs with the ball provided them with a promising advantage. However, LSG's determined fightback and the explosive batting display by Pooran and Mankad turned the tide completely. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.
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