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‘We’ll Take The Win’ - LSG Skipper KL Rahul After Defeating Gujarat Titans In IPL 2024

Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul shared a 73-run partnership (x.com)Marcus Stoinis and KL Rahul shared a 73-run partnership (x.com)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), under KL Rahul, outmaneuvered Gujarat Titans in all aspects of their latest IPL 2024 bout in Lucknow on April 7. The outcome marked LSG’s first-ever victory over Titans, and also lifted KL Rahul and co. to number three on the IPL 2024 points table.

After the match, winning skipper hailed the collective efforts of his bowlers and also acknowledged team’s superior record while defending IPL totals in excess of 160.

KL Rahul speaks after huge win over Gujarat Titans

While speaking during the post-match presentation ceremony, LSG skipper KL Rahul hailed his young bowling group and signified the importance of winning the toss and batting first. He said:

“We'll take the win, I am not going to make too much out of it. I think for the young bowling group that we have, it helps when we bat first and they get a bit of an idea of how the wicket's playing and they've also been adapting really well.”

KL Rahul also acknowledged LSG’s superior track record while defending 160-plus totals in IPL. The dashing wicketkeeper-batsman further gloated about the home advantage they boast at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow and described the playing surface at the venue as an occasional low-scoring one. He added:

“Yeah, it's a good record to have, obviously. But I also think it's because of where we've played and the conditions. Last time we played here in Lucknow, the wickets were very low-scoring, and it's a low-scoring ground. So, we defended quite well there. Having that home advantage obviously helps a little bit. And yes, I mean, the bowlers have come through the ranks in the last couple of years. You've seen the same guys playing last season as well, and they've adjusted to their roles. They're reading the wickets really well.”

KL Rahul heaped a significant praise on his spin trio of Manimaran Siddharth, Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi for adding value to LSG’s bowling attack. While he expressed his admiration for Siddharth’s new-ball abilities, Rahul also recognized Krunal’s vast IPL experience and Bishnoi’s steady rise as a sharp leg-spinner.

“The three spinners have performed excellently. Sid opens the bowling and provides steady performances, often restricting the batters. KP, with his vast IPL experience, adds value, and Bishnoi keeps improving. It's satisfying to start well against such strong opponents.”

After defeating Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, KL Rahul will now lead the LSG franchise against Delhi Capitals in match number 26 of the IPL 2024 season.

The much-awaited contest will also be staged at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on April 12.