Lucknow Super Giants presented an incredible performance with both bat and ball and resulted in a comfortable victory over Chennai Super Kings. KL Rahul was the man who led from the front to guide his side to victory. So let’s get into the article to check out the full details of the game between Lucknow Super Giants versus Chennai Super Kings.
A look back to the game between Lucknow Super Giants versus Chennai Super Kings
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to field first and that was a brilliant decision as the team got a response from both the batting and bowling unit. Ajinkya Rahane contributed 36 from 24 for Chennai Super Kings but the team got a shocking start as they lost Rachin Ravindra went back to the pavilion without opening he is account and he was dismissed on the very first ball he faced.
The captain of the side Ruturaj Gaikwad added 17 while Rabindra Jadeja contributed 57 and he was not out. Shivam Dube was not able to shine as he added only 3 from 8 while Sameer Rizvi and Moeen Ali added 1 and 30 respectively.
MS Dhoni started from where he left in the game between Mumbai Indians as he smashed 28 from just 9. Chennai Super Kings finished the innings at 176 after 20 overs on the board.
In the reply, Lucknow Super Giants had a strong and comfortable start as both openers provided a good foundation. The sensational South African batsman Quinton de Kock contributed 54 from 43 while the captain and his partner KL Rahul smashed 82 from just 53.
Nicholas Pooran added 23 from 12 and Marcus Stoinis contributed 8. That was enough for Lucknow Super Giants to register 8 wickets victory over Chennai Super Kings with one over in hand.
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