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Right then! This is the fourth successive time that Mumbai batted first and their top-order failed to live up to the expectation. Rahul accessed the wicket nicely and did smart work inside the powerplay to cause Mumbai's downfall. The chase never looked straightforward at the start but Stoinis produced his goods with the bat and played a handy knock. which turned out to be match-defining
Mumbai aren't entirely out of the playoff race yet but they need to rely on the results of the other teams even if they win their next four matches. While Lucknow move to the third spot with 12 points and are already looking like a contender to finish inside top two. With that, it's time to end the coverage here. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did bringing it you. Until next time, this is Pragadeesh and Pradeep saying goodbye and goodnight
Marcus Stoinis (Player of the Match) - I have had the nickname for longer. It's nice to bowl with the new ball. I was trying to shape the ball because I can't bowl quick. I do think we have probably pushed to go a bit faster. We build those partnerships, but it could have been easier .It was a drag down, the ball stuck in the wicket. After batting for a while I wanted to put them under pressure but disappointing to get out and leave it to someone else Its my third year and was fortunate enough to be there from day 1 at LSG. We are playing good cricket, we are in the top 4. Everything is good.
KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants Captain): A little bit, I won't lie. But we had experienced batsmen in the middle and we were confident at the same time.The wicket was dry but if they had scored 160-170, it would have been competitive. But we bowled really well. Our bowlers kept picking regular wickets and made the job easier for the batters .I am happy when you get those two points. We need to get some things right. If we can fix those things, it will be great ,I haven't spoken with him (Mayank Yadav). After picking the wicket, he held the same area. Not a side strain but he said 'thoda dukh raha hai'. So I said go out and rest because we don't want to take the risk..In this game, he showed that he has more skills than only bowling 150+. The more he plays, he will learn to bowl in different situations.
Marcus Stoinis wins the award for hitting the most fours in the match!
Marcus Stoinis wins the Super Sixes of the match award!
Marcus Stoinis wins the Ultimate fantasy player of the match award!
Tim David wins the Electric Striker of the match award!
Justin Langer (Lucknow Super Giants, Head Coach): That's a smile Bishy, we were bitterly disappointed from the last game, we wanted to fight back from Mumbai Indians and get the points, that's certainly a smile. Every game is important, thrilled with the two points, we're thrilled with that. Outstanding, I thought we had all bases covered, when you take wickets in the powerplay, you are always ahead in the game. (On Mayank's injury) Looks like he's sore in the same spot, his rehab's been perfect and bowled pain free last week or so, looked in great condition. Will have a scan and find out tomorrow. (On Stoinis's form) He's been a real match winner, hasn't he? Took a great catch too. He's showing his real presence at the top of the order, he's been a match winner and in a tournament like this, it's important to have match winners like that if you want to keep progressing. (About the playoffs chances) Every win, it's such a tight tournament, I've been blown away how great the IPL tournament has been, there's a bit like World Cup, for us to take those points tonight, it's invaluable. I love how we fought back, that's a sign of a great team.
After missing a few matches, Mayank Yadav made a comeback into the playing XI but things didn't go really well for him. He managed to pick up Nabi's wicket but left the field instantly due to fitness issues
Hardik Pandya (Mumbai Indians captain): Definitely, I think losing too many wickets in the powerplay is tough to recover from, we couldn't well today. Not really, you still have to see the ball and hit, wicket was good, we didn't lose any wickets in terms of hitting a shot, that's the kind of season for us so far. I've always believed, every time you take on the field, sometimes you are down, sometimes you are up, you always give your best, the message will be pretty clear. (On Nehal Wadhera's form) He's been fantastic, the way he batted against Rajasthan and today as well. Not this year alone, last year as well, it's just the team combination, he didn't get the opportunities. Looking at his talent, we will see him more in IPL and probably for India too in the future.
Lucknow Super Giants won by 4 wickets
Things got a bit tricky towards the back end but still it's a convincing victory for the hosts. The bowlers set the tone by restricting the opposition to a par total on this track and in reply, Mumbai started off well as Thushara removed the debutant Kulkarini in the very first over but didn't capitalise on the early momentum
It was a slow start by the Super Giants as just 11 runs came in the first three overs but Stoinis and Rahul shifted gears to dismantle the MI attack to smash them for 41 runs in the next three to end the powerplay on a perfect note. There were a lot of criticism aimed at Pandya's bowling but he had a good outing tonight. He removed Rahul in his first over but that didn't make things interesting as Stoinis was charging the bowlers to make sure that the opposition didn't gain any momentum
His partnership with Hooda helped Lucknow to take cruise control of the run chase. It never looked after the halfway stage that MI were fighting back as the lack of quality bowling options was hurting them badly. Turner got bowled and Badoni's run-out decision raised eyebrows but Pooran stayed till the end to steer his side home
19.2 Mohammad Nabi to Nicholas Pooran, THAT'S IT! LSG go over the line with few deliveries to spare. Floated a low full toss on the off-stump, Pooran looking to finish things in style but miscued it over the top of mid-off, falls safely and they get the single to seal the game. LSG jump to third spot and just below KKR and RR on the points table with this win!
19.1 Mohammad Nabi to Nicholas Pooran, angled the length delivery from round the wicket on the leg-stump. Pooran clipped it past vacant mid-wicket, they come back for a couple. Scores are level with that!
Slow over rate penalty is applied now
Mohammad Nabi [1-0-13-0] is back into the attack
No way this game is heading towards the final over as LSG looked in total control throughout the run chase but here we are.
19
overs
142/6score
1W
1
0
1wd
2
4
1
runs
Nicholas Pooran*
11(12)
Krunal Pandya
1(1)
Hardik Pandya
2/26
18.6 Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, length delivery outside the off-stump, Pooran belted it flat down to long-off and Nabi did well there to stop it, they get just one.
Not exactly where Pooran has intended but he will take it. LSG are one hit away now
18.5 Hardik Pandya to Nicholas Pooran, FOUR! Streaky and is that the game for LSG? Length delivery outside the off-stump, Pooran has a wild hack, takes the inside edger and beats Kishan who puts in a dive, races away to fine-leg ropes. This game is of small margins for sure!
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