IPL 2024 Match 4: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Highlights
Indian Premier League 2024
Date: March 24, 2024
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Toss Details: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first
The Indian Premier League witnessed an electrifying clash as Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With both teams eyeing their first victory of the season, anticipation was high for an enthralling encounter.
Rajasthan Royals Squad:
Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger
Lucknow Super Giants Squad:
KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Top Performances:
Batting Highlights:
- Sanju Samson exhibited exemplary leadership with a brilliant unbeaten knock of 82 runs off 52 balls, anchoring RR's innings.
- Riyan Parag played a crucial innings, scoring a brisk 43 off 29 deliveries, providing valuable support to Samson.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal set the tone early on with a quickfire 24 runs off 12 balls.
Bowling Highlights:
- Mohsin Khan was the standout bowler for LSG, claiming a wicket while conceding 45 runs in his spell of 4 overs.
- Naveen-ul-Haq also made an impact with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 41 runs in his quota of 4 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Top Performances:
Batting Highlights:
- KL Rahul led the charge for LSG with a composed innings of 58 runs off 44 balls, stabilizing the innings amidst early wickets.
- Nicholas Pooran played a crucial unbeaten innings, scoring 64 runs off 41 deliveries, nearly guiding LSG to victory.
Bowling Highlights:
- Trent Boult showcased his class with the ball, claiming 2 important wickets while conceding 35 runs in his 4 overs.
- Nandre Burger provided vital support, taking a wicket with an economy rate of 10.00 in his 3 overs.
Last Over Drama
Bowled by: Avesh Khan
Runs Required: 27
- 19.1: Pooran, no run
- 19.2: Pooran, no run
- 19.3: Pooran, 1 run
- 19.4: Krunal, 1 run
- 19.5: Pooran, 1 run
- 19.6: Krunal, 1 run
Final Scores:
RR: 193/4 in 20 overs
LSG: 173/6 in 20 overs
In a thrilling contest, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, defending their total successfully against a spirited effort from Lucknow Super Giants. Sanju Samson's captain's innings played a pivotal role in RR's triumph, setting the stage for a memorable win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Captains and Player of the Match Words:
R Ashwin: "It was a wicket of two halves. When we batted first, it stuck in the pitch. Sometimes it is tough... After the eight-over mark, we felt the wicket was a good one. In our view, we were ten short. It was a good pitch; it tends to get better here. I went for 12 off the first ball I bowled! I bowl in different stages of the game. The body is ageing. Requires different mindset. I came from a Test series. I went for 15 in the first over - that was inside the powerplay. The moment that phase of the game is done, I try to shell it away. The next three overs of mine went for 20, and I got a wicket... Most importantly, [it is about] preparing for every single batter in the opposition. The game is built by perception. Sandeep has been an unsung hero. He stepped up for Prasidh last year. He is a character; it's about the fight they have. A bowler for a fight is way more valuable than a bowler with a skill. There are two bouncers to be used, and that's the only fillip the bowlers have got in this competition. Boulty's very aggressive up front, and so is Nandre."
KL Rahul: "I don't think the target was a lot; it was just ten over-par. We bowled well in patches. Not making too much out of it. Just made a few mistakes. Mohsin was our powerplay bowler in the first season, but he wasn't fully fit last season. Good to see him back. Naveen has been crucial for us since he has come in. Powerplay is crucial for every team, and I don't think any team has cracked it yet. We'll made from the small mistakes we made. When we are three [down] for nothing, and we give ourselves a chance of chasing 194 speaks of our line-up... We need to find ways to win games of cricket. We'll try to build from here, and see where we can get stronger. Langer's brought a lot of calmness to the group. I stole his line when I said we need to find ways to win games of cricket. We enjoy having him around. All of us have watched him coach Australia to a T20 World Cup and an Ashes victory. When you get runs, you always feel good. But it's important for us to end up on the winning side. That gives more satisfaction. Missing a season was really painful."
Sanju Samson is the Player of the Match for his 82*: "It's always great fun to spend time in the middle. This time I have been a different role, with a slightly different combination. Sanga has given me suggestions... I have been playing IPL for ten years, so there's experience coming in. Good start, but let's see how it goes. It's all about understanding your strengths and weakness. I just react to the ball. That helps me maintain the shape."
