Lucknow Super Giants ( LSG ) find themselves in the throes of a turbulent IPL season, their promising campaign jolted by successive heavy defeats. The franchise, led by KL Rahul , faced a devastating 98-run loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders, followed by a demoralising defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who chased down 166 runs with a whopping 62 balls to spare. The alarming turn of events has set off alarm bells within the LSG camp.
Sanjiv Goenka , the owner of LSG, did not mince his words as he expressed his deep disappointment, directing his frustration towards captain KL Rahul. Rahul, who managed a 33-ball 29 on what appeared to be a challenging surface in Hyderabad, found himself under scrutiny. However, the explosive batting performances of Travis Head (89 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28) swiftly dispelled any doubts, showcasing sheer intent and hitting prowess.
Goenka's visible displeasure escalated into a one-sided conversation with Rahul, with coach Justin Langer eventually intervening. The tense exchange left Rahul visibly uncomfortable, prompting his departure upon Langer's arrival. Criticism was swift towards Goenka's public display of frustration, with many suggesting that such matters should be handled privately, away from the prying eyes of cameras.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's dominance on the field was evident as they made a mockery of the pitch that had stifled the visitors, effortlessly achieving the highest-ever run-chase within 10 overs in T20 cricket .
With six losses under their belt, Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in a precarious position, needing victories in their remaining fixtures against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad's emphatic win catapulted them to third place, effectively eliminating the Mumbai Indians from the race for the playoffs.
Sanjiv Goenka , the owner of LSG, did not mince his words as he expressed his deep disappointment, directing his frustration towards captain KL Rahul. Rahul, who managed a 33-ball 29 on what appeared to be a challenging surface in Hyderabad, found himself under scrutiny. However, the explosive batting performances of Travis Head (89 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (75 off 28) swiftly dispelled any doubts, showcasing sheer intent and hitting prowess.
Goenka's visible displeasure escalated into a one-sided conversation with Rahul, with coach Justin Langer eventually intervening. The tense exchange left Rahul visibly uncomfortable, prompting his departure upon Langer's arrival. Criticism was swift towards Goenka's public display of frustration, with many suggesting that such matters should be handled privately, away from the prying eyes of cameras.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's dominance on the field was evident as they made a mockery of the pitch that had stifled the visitors, effortlessly achieving the highest-ever run-chase within 10 overs in T20 cricket .
With six losses under their belt, Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in a precarious position, needing victories in their remaining fixtures against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad's emphatic win catapulted them to third place, effectively eliminating the Mumbai Indians from the race for the playoffs.
