'MS finishes off in style in Chennai' - Lucknow Super Giants' witty praise for Marcus Stoinis turns heads on internet

Lucknow Super Giants completed their double victory against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing season of the IPL (Indian Premier League). Both sides faced off in the 39th game of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 23. 

The clash saw Chennai post a total of 210 runs in the first innings, and aiming to chase down the total, it was the knock of LSG all-rounder Marcus Stoinis that propelled LSG to a resounding win. Stoinis scored 124 runs in 63 deliveries, helping his side win the game in remarkable fashion. 

The star batter finished the game with a boundary, and the franchise took to social media and posted a witty caption to praise to Stoinis’ knock. Referencing MS Dhoni’s knock in the 2011 World Cup final, LSG posted, “MS FINISHES OFF IN STYLE IN CHENNAI!”

Their witty post has been going viral all over social media, as Stoinis played a mammoth innings and one that will be remembered for many seasons to come.

It was ebb and flow: Stoinis

Furthermore, Stoinis came forward to talk about his knock after the game. The star all-rounder opined that his knock was not all about just hitting the ball; he had to strategically plan his innings. Even reflecting on how there were some bowlers that they were cautious against and some bowlers that they were aggressive against. 

“It is not just go go go. It was ebb and flow. There were some bowlers we targeted, some against whom we were cautious. Nicky P played a good innings, Hooda also. It ebbed and flowed. From the inside you are always structuring. You are liking some bowlers, not liking others much,” Stoinis was quoted as saying by IndiaToday. 

Winning the game by six wickets, Lucknow Super Giants moved up to fourth place in the IPL 2024 standings. Moving past CSK, the side now has 10 points to its name, and are well in the race for the playoffs.