LSG inch closer with 16 runs required

April 19, 2024 23:00

LSG 161-1 (17 Ovs) vs CSK 176-6 | Scorecard

With De Kock's departure, Nicholas Pooran strides out to the middle at No. 3 for LSG, ready to continue the momentum. Pathirana is back into the attack, aiming to make an impact for CSK.

Rahul starts the over by playing towards point for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Pooran follows suit, punching the ball for a quick single, showing intent from the outset.

Rahul continues his aggressive running between the wickets, taking another quick single.

There's a moment of concern as a wide throw creates an opportunity for a run-out, but Rahul manages to make his ground safely. Pooran, meanwhile, decides to make his mark immediately, hammering a huge six to announce his arrival at the crease.

Interestingly, Pathirana has dismissed Pooran thrice in ten balls previously, adding an element of intrigue to their battle.

Pooran then whips the ball to midwicket, where Deshpande dives to stop it, limiting the batsmen to just one run.

Rahul concludes the over by playing a nicely timed shot, picking up two runs off the last ball, adding valuable runs to LSG's total.

In total, 12 runs come from the over, as LSG reaches 146-1 after 16 overs, firmly in control of the chase. LSG need 31 from 24 balls.

Following the strategic timeout, Mustafizur Rahman returns to the attack, looking to make an impact for CSK. Pooran, determined to maintain LSG's momentum, welcomes him with a boundary, signaling his aggressive intent.

However, Pooran misses the next delivery, and the umpire signals a wide, offering an extra run to LSG.

Undeterred, Pooran guides the subsequent delivery for another four, showcasing his batting prowess.

But he misses the following delivery, unable to connect with the ball.

Nevertheless, Pooran manages to power the ball towards third man for a single, adding to LSG's total.

KL Rahul then joins the party, slamming a boundary of his own. Despite the efforts of two CSK fielders chasing it, the superb timing of Rahul's shot leaves them just watching it go by.

Rahul follows it up with a cut shot for a single, keeping the strike rotating.

In total, 15 runs come from the over, as LSG reaches 161-1 after 17 overs. With just 16 runs needed from 18 balls, LSG is in a commanding position to secure victory.

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