KKR vs LSG IPL 2022 - Lucknow Super Giants managed to clinch thriller by 2 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, ensuring a top 2 finish in the league stages of the IPL 2022.
For LSG, Mohsin Khan & Marcus Stoinis picked up 3 wickets while Krishnappa Gowtham & Ravi Bishnoi managed 1 wicket each. Stoinis bowled a crucial last over where he picked up 2 wickets to finally close the match for LSG.
For KKR, captain Shreyas Iyer was the top scorer with 50 runs off 29 deliveries with 4 fours & 3 sixes. Nitish Rana & Sam Billings contributed with 42(22) & 36(24) respectively while Rinku Singh played a fiery knock of 40 runs in 15 balls at the end. However, he was dismissed courtesy of a brilliant catch by Evin Lewis in the last over and couldn't take his team to a win.
In the first innings, Lucknow Super Giants openers Quinton de Kock & KL Rahul played thunderous knocks, powering their team to a total of 210/0 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Quinton de Kock smacked his second IPL career century, smacking an unbeaten 140 runs in 70 deliveries with 10 fours & 10 sixes. Captain KL Rahul on the other hand, remained not out on 68 runs in 51 deliveries with 3 fours & 4 sixes.
There were no wicket-takers for KKR as Lucknow openers didn't let a wicket fall throughout the 20 overs.
Earlier, LSG captain KL Rahul won the toss & opted to bat first against KKR in the 66th match of IPL 2022. This match is being played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.
Brief Score:
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Lucknow Super Giants - 210/0 (De Kock - 140*(70), Rahul - 68*(51))
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Kolkata Knight Riders - 208/8 (Shreyas - 50(29), Mohsin - 3/20)
