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LSG Skipper KL Rahul Explains Reason Behind Slow Approach Against RR

Following his side's 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul said that though his side fell 10 runs short with the bat, their bowling made up for it and no dew made the match fair for both the teams. Avesh Khan's last-over heroics sealed the 10-run victory for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.

"Clearly Doing Something Wrong As Captain": KL Rahul On Incident In LSG vs RR Match

Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious with a 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday. The victory strengthens Lucknow's case for a top 4 finish, but there remain a few things skipper Rahul and his squad still need to work on. Batting first, Lucknow only posted a total of 154 runs on the board. Despite an 87-run stand for the first wicket, Rajasthan could only reach 144 runs in 20 overs, much to the disappointment of hosts captain Sanju Samson.

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RR vs LSG Match: RR Remain On Top Despite Loss

Lucknow Super Giants beat Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs in the IPL in Jaipur on Wednesday. Kyle Mayers top-scored for LSG with 51 off 42 balls, taking them to 154 for seven. R Ashwin was the standout Rajasthan bowler with two wickets. Royals could only manage 144 for six in 20 overs, with Avesh Khan taking three wickets for LSG. Despite the loss, RR are still on top of the IPL 2023 points table with eight points in six games (NRR 1.043) while LSG have consolidated their second place in the IPL 2023 table with eight points from six games. They are behind on NRR (0.709).

IPL 2023: Avesh Khan, Kyle Mayers Shine As Lucknow Super Giants Beat Rajasthan Royals By 10 Runs

The pitch was far from conducive for batting, but the bowlers still had a job to do, and the ones at Lucknow Super Giants did that with aplomb for a 10-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing 155, RR were stopped at 144 for six as their return to the Sawai Mansingh Stadium after four years ended in disappointment, despite a creditable outing with the ball earlier in the evening. RR openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal knew that playing strokes wouldn't be easy on this track, but they managed to keep pace with the required run rate.

RR vs LSG Live Score: Top Of The Table Clash As Rajasthan Royals Face Lucknow Super Giants

RR vs LSG, IPL 2023 Live Updates: Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals face inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR possess a formidable batting line-up with the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson ensuring that the side has a good start and has enough runs in the powerplay.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will RR Continue To Back Riyan Parag?

Rajasthan Royals will be hosting Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur for their next IPL 2023 match on Wednesday. The table-toppers will be coming to this clash after thrashing Gujarat Titans by three wickets. Gujarat had posted a total of 177/7 in 20 overs and while chasing, RR had lost their star openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal for 0 and 1 respectively. However, skipper Sanju Samson (60) and Shimron Hetmyer (56*) played match-winning knocks and took their side to victory with four balls to spare.

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Will KL Rahul And Co. Make Any Changes?

Lucknow Super Giants will be squaring off against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2023 match on Wednesday, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The KL Rahul-led side will be coming to this clash after facing a two-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings. During the match, skipper KL Rahul smashed his maiden half-century of the season but the team got restricted to 159/8. Later, PBKS chased down the target with three balls to spare. LSG have been showing faith in their opener Kyle Mayers, resulting which South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has been benched.

Inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants Face Rajasthan Royals Test in IPL 2023

Blowing hot and cold, Lucknow Super Giants will look to tick all the boxes and return to winning ways when they clash with table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here on Wednesday. With three wins and two losses so far, LSG is a team overflowing with talent but they have missed a trick or two at times to find themselves on the losing side twice. In the last match against the Punjab Kings, Lucknow couldn't get enough runs in the middle overs, leaving them 10-15 runs short in the end. While KL Rahul returning to form with a sizzling 56-ball 74 is a big positive, LSG will rue the scoring opportunities they squandered in the middle overs.

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LSG Skipper KL Rahul Explains Reason Behind Slow Approach Against RR

"Clearly Doing Something Wrong As Captain": KL Rahul On Incident In LSG vs RR Match

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RR vs LSG Match: RR Remain On Top Despite Loss

IPL 2023: Avesh Khan, Kyle Mayers Shine As Lucknow Super Giants Beat Rajasthan Royals By 10 Runs

RR vs LSG Live Score: Top Of The Table Clash As Rajasthan Royals Face Lucknow Super Giants

Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will RR Continue To Back Riyan Parag?

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Will KL Rahul And Co. Make Any Changes?

Inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants Face Rajasthan Royals Test in IPL 2023