LSG opt for cautious approach in chase
April 19, 2024 21:41
LSG 12-0 (2 Ovs) vs CSK 176-6 | Scorecard
The chase begins with KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock stepping out to open for LSG. Deepak Chahar returns to the XI and takes the ball, running in from over the wicket to De Kock with one slip in place.
De Kock starts cautiously, jabbing the ball towards the on-side but fails to find a gap for runs. He defends the next delivery as well, respecting the early movement from Chahar.
However, he manages to get off the mark by flicking the ball towards square leg for a single. Rahul follows suit, playing towards backward point and also opening his account with a single.
De Kock then finds the gap with a well-placed shot along the ground past backward point, adding another single to the total.
In total, just 3 singles come from the first over, as both teams begin their innings cautiously.
Tushar Deshpande takes the ball from the other end for CSK's bowling attack. De Kock opens the over by playing straight to mid-off for no runs.
However, he quickly finds his rhythm with his trademark shot, sending the ball to the boundary with precision.
The next delivery sees De Kock attempting a cut shot, but the ball bounces awkwardly, denying him any runs.
He then decides to let the next delivery go through to the wicketkeeper, opting for caution.
A wide ball is called by the umpire, offering LSG an additional run.
De Kock manages to mistime the next shot towards mid-off, but still secures a single.
Rahul, on the other end, adds to the total with a quick single.
A delivery lands in a no man's land, allowing De Kock to pick up two runs to end the over.
In total, 9 runs come from the over, taking LSG's score to 12-0 after 2 overs.
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