Lucknow SuperGiants joined the Indian Premier League only a couple of seasons back but they have not taken too long to be consistent in the competition. The franchise has qualified for the playoffs in its first two seasons in the league. Moving further we will take a look at their top 3 victories in their journey so far in the Indian Premier League.
LSG vs RCB, 2023
Because of some heated exchanges on the field, the contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore has become one of the most anticipated fixtures in the league. This match spiced up this fixture as the match went right down to the wire. Batting first at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore ended up with 212 runs giving a challenging target for LSG to chase. But Lucknow’s batting unit replied in the same way and completed the run chase. In the end, it was the bowlers who carried the team across the finishing line. The chasing side won the match on the very last ball by just one wicket to spare.
LSG vs KKR, 2023
Here is another match involving Lucknow Super Giants which was decided on the last ball of the match. Lucknow locked horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the last group-stage match in the previous season. In the first innings, LSG posted 176 runs on the board courtesy of a half-century from Nicholas Pooran. Though the target was tricky for the opposition Lucknow could not afford to be complacent. KKR almost travelled the distance but Super Giants managed to keep the nerves calm in the crucial moments to win the match by just one run.
LSG vs KKR, 2022
The fixtures between these two teams have often ended on a thrilling note. In the 2022 season, Lucknow and Kolkata were involved in another nerve-wracking battle. LSG thrashed the KKR bowling attack in the first innings. They ended up with 210 runs without losing any wickets. However, the match was not yet over and KKR made a resounding comeback in the second innings. But their efforts fell short in the end as Lucknow somehow prevented Kolkata from completing the run chase. Super Giants clinched the match by a narrow margin of 2 runs to bag crucial points.
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