Lucknow Super Giants Opt to Bowl First Against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024
In a crucial IPL 2024 encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The decision came as a surprise to many, as LSG has been a formidable chasing side in the tournament.
Rahul, who was recently omitted from India’s T20 World Cup squad, explained his decision, stating that he is not the best judge of a wicket and prefers to chase. He also praised his team’s adaptability and highlighted the importance of individual performances.
LSG made one change to their lineup, bringing in Yash Thakur to replace the injured Mayank Yadav. KKR, on the other hand, replaced Vaibhav Arora with Harshit Rana.
Prior to the match, Rahul was seen practicing speaking in the local Lucknow dialect, showcasing his commitment to connecting with the city’s fans.
Teams:
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c/wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer (c), Philip Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana.
