IPL2024: Highlights of the Lucknow Super Giants’ first inning matchup vs DC in Match 26

At the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, on Friday, April 12, during Match 26 of the Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024), the Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) with a solid total of 167/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The 24-year-old Ayush Badoni stole the show for the home team as he scored his third IPL half-century. Kuldeep Yadav was brilliant for Delhi with the ball, taking three wickets in the middle overs.

KL Rahul controls the early overs run rate.

Captain KL Rahul ensured his team got off to a fantastic start after winning the toss and choosing to bat first by scoring 30 off 14 balls during the powerplay. In addition, Quinton de Kock contributed 19(13) to assist LSG score 57/2 during the powerplay. Khaleel Ahmed gave Delhi two early strikes as he removed De Kock and Devdutt Padikkal.

𝙆𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙮! 💥

MAXIMUM result for the #LSG captain KL Rahul 👌👌

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Kuldeep Yadav cuts through the middle order for Lucknow.

After missing three games, Kuldeep returned to the team and quickly established himself. In his first over, he sent strong hitters Marcus Stoinis (8 off 10) and Nicholas Pooran (0 off 1) back into the pavilion, demolishing Lucknow’s middle over. As LSG concluded at 80/5 after ten overs, the left-arm spinner removed captain KL Rahul (39 off 22) in the tenth over.

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗣! 🔄 😍

Kuldeep Yadav straight away unveiling his magic!👌👌

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Following Kuldeep Yadav’s spell, seamen pour on the misers.

After Kuldeep destroyed Lucknow’s middle order, seamers Ishant Sharma and Mukesh Kumar contributed wickets as well, putting LSG in a precarious situation. After 13 overs, LSG was reduced to 94/7 thanks to a wicketkeeper’s edge from Krunal Pandya, which Ishant removed from the game as he holed out to David Warner.

Arshad Khan and Ayush Badoni handle the repairs.

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After 13 overs, Lucknow appeared to be in a dire situation, and reaching 130 felt like an impossible feat. To help their team finish on 167/7 in 20 overs, Arshad Khan and Ayush Badoni engaged in a stunning unbeaten 73-run stand off 42 balls, ensuring that Lucknow’s bowlers had plenty to defend. With five fours and a six, Badoni scored 55* (35) to remain unbeaten, while Arshad scored 20* (16) with two fours.

A crucial 5️⃣0️⃣-run partnership 🙌

Ayush Badoni & Arshad Khan have powered #LSG to a competitive total!

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