By Mayank Yadav’s blazing spell of fast bowling led Lucknow Super Giants to a 28-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday. Quinton de Kock’s stellar knock of 81 propelled LSG to a challenging total of 181 for 5 on a tricky surface, with valuable contributions from Nicholas Pooran, Devdutt Padikkal, and others aiding their cause.
Yadav’s Explosive Spell:
Mayank Yadav showcased his exceptional pace, consistently touching speeds of over 150kmph and even reaching 156.7kmph. His fiery bowling rattled the RCB batting lineup, claiming crucial wickets and creating pressure. Despite facing some resistance, Yadav’s relentless attack ensured LSG remained in control throughout the match. His remarkable figures of 3 for 14, including 16 dot balls, proved instrumental in LSG’s victory.
Match Highlights:
Lucknow Super Giants opted to open their bowling attack with left-arm spinners M Siddharth and Krunal Pandya against Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Despite a solid start by the RCB openers, LSG’s spinners managed to restrict their scoring rate. However, Mahipal Lomror’s aggressive batting provided a glimmer of hope for RCB, but LSG continued to chip away at wickets at crucial intervals.
In their chase, RCB struggled to maintain momentum, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Despite valiant efforts from Lomror and others, RCB fell short of the target set by LSG. Mayank Yadav’s devastating spell and some fine fielding efforts by Devdutt Padikkal and Nicholas Pooran further solidified LSG’s dominance.
Quinton de Kock’s Impactful Innings:
De Kock’s explosive batting set the tone for LSG’s innings, as he aggressively took on the RCB bowlers from the outset. Despite facing some challenges on a two-paced pitch, De Kock continued to find boundaries and steer LSG towards a competitive total. However, lack of substantial support from the other end hindered LSG’s progress, with only Nicholas Pooran providing significant contributions.
RCB’s Home Defeat Fueled by Mayank Yadav
Mayank Yadav showcased his exceptional pace, consistently touching speeds of over 150kmph and even reaching 156.7kmph. His fiery bowling rattled the RCB batting lineup, claiming crucial wickets and creating pressure. Despite facing some resistance, Yadav’s relentless attack ensured LSG remained in control throughout the match. His remarkable figures of 3 for 14, including 16 dot balls, proved instrumental in LSG’s victory
Looking Ahead:
RCB, after suffering back-to-back losses at home, will aim to turn their fortunes around as they face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 6. Meanwhile, LSG will return home to take on Gujarat Titans on April 7, riding high on their recent victory.
