Lucknow skipper KL Rahul after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) due to incredible runs by Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. found himself on the receiving end of a lively discussion with Sanjiv, the franchise owner. Goenka was near the LSG dugout but remained calm.
IPL 2024: Results | Point table
Chasing LSG's four-under-par 165, the Hyderabad openers mounted an almost surreal attack on Lucknow's bowlers and reached the target in just 9.4 overs, registering a huge 10-wicket victory. Head and Avisek combined to hit 14 six-ouncers and 16 four-ouncers, hitting 89* off just 30 balls and 75* off just 28 balls respectively.
Rahul, who was ignorant of SRH's attack as captain, performed an unforgettable performance as a batsman, scoring 29 runs off 33 balls. Nicholas Pooran's 48* off 26 balls and Ayush Badni's 55* off 30 balls helped LSG achieve a competitive total on the board.
Scenes from the sideline after the match showed Goenka, the team's owner, seriously discussing the outcome of the match with Rahul.
Watch the video of Goenka talking to Rahul after the match
With this loss, LSG fell to 6th place in the points standings with their 6th loss out of 12 games, making the team's challenge of qualifying for the playoffs even tougher. SRH achieved their 7th win in 12 matches and moved up to 3rd place.
When footage of Goenka talking to Rahul was being aired live, commentators said: “I always feel these conversations should always take place behind closed doors. There are so many cameras that don't miss anything. KL Rahul has no intention of pursuing the matter.'' Press conferences and various other things that could probably explain what's being discussed there. He's done a good job of keeping his cool here. ”
IPL 2024: Results | Point table
Chasing LSG's four-under-par 165, the Hyderabad openers mounted an almost surreal attack on Lucknow's bowlers and reached the target in just 9.4 overs, registering a huge 10-wicket victory. Head and Avisek combined to hit 14 six-ouncers and 16 four-ouncers, hitting 89* off just 30 balls and 75* off just 28 balls respectively.
Rahul, who was ignorant of SRH's attack as captain, performed an unforgettable performance as a batsman, scoring 29 runs off 33 balls. Nicholas Pooran's 48* off 26 balls and Ayush Badni's 55* off 30 balls helped LSG achieve a competitive total on the board.
Scenes from the sideline after the match showed Goenka, the team's owner, seriously discussing the outcome of the match with Rahul.
Watch the video of Goenka talking to Rahul after the match
With this loss, LSG fell to 6th place in the points standings with their 6th loss out of 12 games, making the team's challenge of qualifying for the playoffs even tougher. SRH achieved their 7th win in 12 matches and moved up to 3rd place.
When footage of Goenka talking to Rahul was being aired live, commentators said: “I always feel these conversations should always take place behind closed doors. There are so many cameras that don't miss anything. KL Rahul has no intention of pursuing the matter.'' Press conferences and various other things that could probably explain what's being discussed there. He's done a good job of keeping his cool here. ”
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