IPL 2023 | LSG vs RCB: Lucknow Super Giants Pacer Yash Thakur Expresses Surprise over One of the Highest Totals in IPL History

Yash Thakur emphasizes the importance of adapting to pitch conditions as Lucknow Super Giants jumped to second position on the points table.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Yash Thakur expressed his astonishment at his team’s achievement of reaching the second-highest team total in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Thakur credited the batters for their self-belief and adaptability, which helped them post the highest total in the ongoing edition of the tournament. Although LSG fell short of breaking RCB’s record of 263 runs by six runs, their score of 257 for five wickets was a remarkable feat in itself.

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Thakur emphasized the importance of adjusting to different pitch conditions and acknowledged that they won’t always get batting-friendly tracks. The bowler also noted that LSG’s middle-order batsmen decided on the best score for the pitch and played accordingly. Thakur’s comments came after LSG defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 58 runs in a match held at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on April 28.

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The KL Rahul-led LSG team rose to second place in the 10-team points table, with a Net Run Rate of +0.841 and ten points. Their next match will be against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

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Thakur’s amazement at the team’s success was understandable, considering the stiff competition and the changing dynamics of the IPL. The fact that LSG could post such an impressive score and win the match was a testament to the team’s skill, hard work, and determination. Thakur’s comments highlighted the importance of adaptability, self-belief, and teamwork in cricket, and it was evident that LSG possessed all these qualities.

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The IPL has always been a platform for showcasing some of the best talents in cricket, and LSG’s recent feat was a prime example of that. The IPL’s ever-evolving nature makes it an exciting and unpredictable tournament, with surprises waiting at every turn. Thakur and LSG’s achievement was one such surprise, and it was one that cricket fans worldwide would surely appreciate.

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