KL, De Kock pile on runs against CSK
April 19, 2024 22:22
LSG 84-0 (9 Ovs) vs CSK 176-6 | Scorecard
Ravindra Jadeja is brought into the attack. However, he begins with a wide, offering an extra run to LSG.
Rahul capitalises on the loose delivery, easing the ball to sweeper cover for a single, rotating the strike. De Kock follows suit, playing towards long on and also adding a single to the total.
Jadeja then varies his pace, bowling a quicker delivery that KL Rahul manages to jab for another single.
De Kock and Rahul continue to keep the scoreboard ticking, picking up two easy singles.
De Kock then slogs the ball towards deep midwicket, managing to pick up two runs before concluding the over with a single.
Overall, it's a productive over for LSG, with ones and twos accumulating steadily. 9 runs come from the over, taking LSG to 63-0 after 7 overs.
They now require 114 runs from 78 balls to secure victory.
CSK introduces Matheesha Pathirana into the bowling attack. De Kock flicks the first delivery for a single, keeping the scoreboard moving.
Pathirana delivers a full-length ball outside off, tempting Rahul to reach out, but he fails to make contact. The delivery is called a wide, offering an additional run to LSG.
Jadeja continues his spell, but De Kock is on the attack, lofting a straight drive for four runs, showcasing a picture-perfect shot.
However, there's a moment of concern for CSK as Pathirana drops De Kock on 31. Jadeja can't hide his disappointment as LSG get a reprieve. The missed chance could prove costly for CSK in the long run.
Despite the missed opportunity, LSG continues to deal in singles for the remainder of the over, keeping the scoreboard ticking steadily.
In total, 9 runs come from the over, taking LSG to 84-0 after 9 overs.
With the match reaching a crucial juncture, it's time for the strategic timeout, allowing both teams to regroup and plan their strategies for the remainder of the innings.
Rahul takes advantage of Pathirana's pace, using it to his advantage as he smashes a six, adding valuable runs to LSG's total. He follows it up with a single to rotate the strike.
De Kock powers the next delivery to deep backward square leg for a single, ensuring the momentum continues for LSG.
Rahul keeps the next ball down for another single, maintaining the flow of runs for his team.
The over concludes with another single, as LSG continues to accumulate runs steadily. In total, 12 runs come from the over, taking LSG to 75-0 after 8 overs.
Jadeja continues his spell, but De Kock is on the attack, lofting a straight drive for four runs, showcasing a picture-perfect shot.
However, there's a moment of concern for CSK as Pathirana drops De Kock on 31. Jadeja can't hide his disappointment as LSG get a reprieve. The missed chance could prove costly for CSK in the long run.
Despite the missed opportunity, LSG continues to deal in singles for the remainder of the over, keeping the scoreboard ticking steadily.
In total, 9 runs come from the over, taking LSG to 84-0 after 9 overs. It's time for the strategic timeout, allowing both teams to regroup and plan.
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