IPL 2023: Krunal Pandya's Decision To Leave Field During LSG vs MI Game Called 'Cheating' By Twitter User. R Ashwin's Retort Is Sharp

16.05.2023 - 17:37 sports.ndtv.com

Marcus Stoinis gave the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants a boost with an unbeaten 89 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2023 match in Lucknow on Tuesday.

While Stoinis was going hammer and tongs, Pandya too looked solid as he played the anchor role. He was batting on 49 off 42 balls at the end of the 16th over when he could be seen hobbling.

Before the start of the next over, he left the field. While rules permit for a batter to be retired out, in which a batter can declare himself out anytime during his innings, there was confusion whether Krunal Pandya was retired hurt or retired out.

Even India star spinner R Ashwin tweeted: "Retired out? #LSGvsMI #KrunalPandya" Retired out? #LSGvsMI #KrunalPandya The tweet has a sharp reply from a user, saying: "Utterly cheating" To which, Ashwin commented: "The rules permit you to do it!

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Lucknow Super Giants had a forgettable outing against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023 Eliminator in Chennai on Wednesday. Chasing a 183-run target, LSG fell short by 81 runs to be knocked out of the race for a final berth. Marcus Stoinis was LSG's best batter with a score of 40. Till the time he was at the crease, it looked like LSG were in with a chance despite wickets falling at the other end. However, his innings was cut short in the 12th over of the chase after a bizarre run out. Facing MI's Cameron Green, Stoinis and fellow batter Deepak Hooda ran for a couple of runs on the fifth delivery. There was a mix-up between the two and they even collided mid-pitch.

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LSG vs MI Live Score: One team's IPL 2023 journey will come to an end today as Lucknow Super Giants take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator in Chennai. On Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings booked their place in the final after beating holders Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) square off in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The winner of this fixture will take on Gujarat Titans for a place in the final, while the losing team will crash out of the tournament. The batting unit finally clicking and a rather dramatic entry into the IPL play-offs will make MI a more confident side. LSG, on the other hand, would know all too well that they were eliminated at the same stage last year by RCB after being one of the most dominating sides.

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With just one slot up for grabs, three teams -- Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals -- are still in contention for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. RR's league campaign came to an end on Friday, following their win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala. However, RCB are in pole position to take the final playoffs spot if they beat defending champions Gujarat Titans in their final league match on Sunday. MI, on the other hand, need a favour from GT, but also have to beat SunRisers Hyderabad in their final game, prior to the match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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