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Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Joy Turns Into Agony After KL Rahul Drops Dinesh Karthik's Catch

Lucknow Super Giants'Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 journey came to an end following a 14-run defeat in the Eliminator to Royal Challengers Bangalore. While several current and former cricketers have slammed them for their batting strategy, LSG were also sloppy on the field and put down too many catches. Rajat Patidar, who stole the show with his 54-ball 112*, was dropped thrice. LSG skipper KL Rahul was in the spotlight as he dropped Patidar and also Dinesh Karthik, who also played a counter-attacking knock of 37 off just 23 balls.

"We Did Not Do Well Chasing": KL Rahul After LSG's Defeat To RCB

When Mark Zuckerberg famously said: "The biggest risk is not taking any risk", KL Rahul ought to have paid attention. The India player is too good a batter to not take on the bowlers at any stage of a game, but his conservative middle-overs approach did not help Lucknow Super Giants' cause in the eliminator against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Policeman Carries Pitch Invader On Shoulder

The IPL 2022 Eliminator has several great cricketing moments which turned the match into a thriller. Rajat Patidar's superb century, Dinesh Karthik's crucial boundaries in the death overs, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda's spirited chase and Harshal Patel excellence in the death overs, all made for a heady cocktail as the match was decided in the final over.

"Replacement Player Batting As If...": Former India Coach Ravi Shastri Lauds Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Star

The Royal Challengers Bangalore found an unlikely hero in their Eliminator match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday. Batting first, RCB's top batting stars like Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell failed to get going but the unheralded Rajat Patidar, playing only his seventh game of the season, scored 112* as his side reached a massive 207/4 in 20 overs. The Du Plessis-led team ultimately won by 14 runs and booked a berth in the Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals.

"I Didn't Like That": Former India Batter Questions LSG's Batting Strategy After Loss To RCB In Eliminator

Lucknow Super Giants' hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League final in their debut campaign were dashed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2022 Eliminator. While there were a lot of positives to take from their first season in the IPL, former India batter Aakash Chopra has questioned LSG's decision to hold back Evin Lewis in the high pressure chase against RCB. The cricketer-turned commentator was critical of LSG's decision to play Manan Vohra at no. 3, following Quinton de Kock's early dismissal, saying that he "personally" didn't like the strategy.

IPL 2022: Rajat Patidar - From unsold player to Lucknow Super Giants slayer

Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their captain Faf Du Plessis for a duck, no one would have thought that the 28-year-old from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, had arrived at the crease to script history. Patidar, who was incredibly ignored by the franchises in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, scored an unbeaten century (112*) and powered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a massive 207/4 in their 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator. In reply, LSG fell short of the enormous target and lost the battle by 14 runs. The 28-year-old batsman launched an attack from the word go, tonking the LSG bowlers all over the park. He smashed 12 fours and 7 sixes in his 54-ball whirlwind knock. He remained unbeaten on 112. Once RCB finished their 20 overs and posted 207 on the board, a calm and composed Patidar was welcomed, applauded and got a standing ovation by the entire RCB squad, including Virat Kohli.

Wali Harkat": Viral Gambhir-Rahul Pic Triggers Meme Fest

Lucknow Super Giants paid a big price for their mistakes on the field on Wednesday as a number of dropped catches allowed Royal Challengers Bangalore's Rajat Patidar to slam an unbeaten knock of 112 runs, which helped RCB post a mammoth total of 207 runs on the board. LSG though gave it their best in the chase with skipper KL Rahul leading it from the front. But his dismissal in the death overs brought an end to LSG's challenge in their opening season in IPL as they eventually succumbed to a 14-run loss at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2022: Harshal Patel Explains His Mindset While Bowling Death Overs In Eliminator vs Lucknow Super Giants

Royal Challengers Bangalore seamer Harshal Patel does feel the nerves while bowling in the death overs but says he wants to be in those extreme pressure situations game after game. The 31-year-old, who represents Haryana at the domestic circuit, has been the most improved bowler in the recent past and has cleverly used his variations to get the better of batters in the death overs.

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir's Joy Turns Into Agony After KL Rahul Drops Dinesh Karthik's Catch

"We Did Not Do Well Chasing": KL Rahul After LSG's Defeat To RCB

Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Policeman Carries Pitch Invader On Shoulder

"Replacement Player Batting As If...": Former India Coach Ravi Shastri Lauds Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bangalore's New Star

"I Didn't Like That": Former India Batter Questions LSG's Batting Strategy After Loss To RCB In Eliminator

IPL 2022: Rajat Patidar - From unsold player to Lucknow Super Giants slayer

Wali Harkat": Viral Gambhir-Rahul Pic Triggers Meme Fest

IPL 2022: Harshal Patel Explains His Mindset While Bowling Death Overs In Eliminator vs Lucknow Super Giants