IPL: Top 5 batting performances for LSG

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have played only a couple of seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but within these three years, they have delivered some scintillating batting shows to the league’s watchers. However, despite having a strong batting unit, Lucknow are yet to win the title. In the 2024 IPL edition, LSG will endeavour to play attacking cricket under KL Rahul and lift the distinguished trophy for the first time. Rahul, the skipper of the side, will want his batters to step up in the upcoming competition and deliver solid numbers to the team consistently. Before their first match in the 24th instalment of the cash-rich league, let’s discuss LSG’s five greatest batting performances. Here are Lucknow Super Giants’ five best batting performances in IPL: 5. Marcus Stoinis’ 72 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2023 Marcus Stonis Batting. ( Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) In 2023, LSG and Punjab Kings (PBKS) met at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium. Winning the toss, Punjab skipper Shikhar Dhawan elected to bowl first and his decision backfired as the visitors scored 257 runs which is the second-highest team total in the history of the league. LSG got some incredible batting performances from Kyle Mayers, Ayush Badoni, and Nicholas Pooran but it was Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis’ 72-run knock off 40 deliveries that helped Lucknow deliver the huge target to the hosts. Replying to the humongous total, Punjab surrendered on 201 and the Aussie became the Player of the Match. Also Check: Top 5 batting performances for RCB in IPL 4. Nicholas Pooran’s 62 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2023 Nicholas Pooran. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The intriguing contest between LSG and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium became memorable for IPL fans due to Nicholas Pooran’s extraordinary knock for the former. Chasing a mammoth target of 213, Lucknow lost four batters at a score of 99 in 10.4 overs. After a few minutes of Pooran’s arrival at the crease, Challengers removed KL Rahul and pushed the visitors into a precarious state. In the crunch situation, the West Indies stalwart showed nerves of steel and scored his fifty in just 15 deliveries. Pooran went back to the pavilion after notching up 62 runs with 11 boundaries (seven maximums and four fours) off just 19 deliveries. The Caribbean player’s spunky knock took the game close for Lucknow. At the time of Pooran’s departure, LSG required 24 off 18, and in the end, tailenders Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi held their nerves and helped Lucknow register a one-wicket win. Pooran’s breathtaking batting effort got him the Player of the Match award. 3. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 103 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in 2022 KL Rahul (Photo Source: BCCI) KL Rahul looked excellent with his bat in the 2022 IPL season, ending up as the second-leading run-scorer with 616 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 135.38. Against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, he scored his fourth IPL ton and guided his team to a 36-run win. At the toss, MI emerged victorious and invited LSG to bat first. As an opener, Rahul delivered an efficient start to his team along with Quinton de Kock. However, de Kock got dismissed on 10 but Rahul took MI’s bowling unit to the cleaners and concluded his innings on an unbeaten score of 103 off just 62 deliveries. Riding on the veteran’s stellar performance, LSG posted 168 runs on the board. Mumbai failed to achieve the target, capitulating on 132. The LSG captain received the Player of the Match award for leading his team to victory. 2. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 103 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium in 2022 KL Rahul (Photo Source: BCCI) When LSG squared off with Mumbai Indians (MI) for the first time in 2022, KL Rahul produced a fierce knock. Batting first, the Super Giants got a sensational start from their experienced openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul. The South Africa stalwart fell against Fabian Allen but Rahul continued the onslaught. Lucknow captain led the team from the front and scored his third IPL hundred in just 56 deliveries. The veteran concluded his innings with an unbeaten score of 103 off 60. His powerful knock helped Lucknow to score 199 runs in 20 overs. Following the huge target, MI fell 18 runs short and Lucknow emerged as the winner in the first meeting between both teams. 1. Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 140 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022 Quinton de Kock (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) In the last league round game of their debut season, LSG beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by only two runs. The match witnessed the exceptional batting potential of Rinku Singh, who racked up 40 runs for Kolkata off just 15 balls. Before Rinku’s courageous innings, Quinton de Kock showcased his batting mettle for LSG. Batting first after winning the toss, LSG batted extraordinarily and piled up 210 runs on the board without losing any wickets. Taking on KKR’s quality bowling unit confidently, opener de Kock scored his second IPL ton in just 59 balls. The Protea finished his innings on an unbeaten 140 off just 70 deliveries with 20 boundaries (10 fours and 10 maximums). de Kock’s score against the two-time champions is the third-highest individual score in IPL. Also Check: Top 5 batting performances for DC in IPL

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IPL: Top 5 batting performances for LSG

Prior to the 2024 installment of the cash-rich league, let’s discuss LSG’s five greatest batting performances.

2. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 103 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium in 2022

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