Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in a unique predicament, faced with the challenge of choosing between two in-form players. With Quinton de Kock unavailable for the first couple of matches, LSG turned to Kyle Mayers to open with captain KL Rahul. However, after two matches, Mayers has become a revelation in IPL 2023, becoming the first player in tournament history to score back-to-back half-centuries on debut, and firmly sitting in second place in the race for Orange Cap.
With the return of Quinton de Kock imminent, LSG’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has voiced his concerns about the selection headache the team will face when both players are available for selection. Morkel highlighted Mayers’ impressive progress in becoming a quality white-ball cricketer and commended his scintillating performances in the tournament so far.
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Despite Mayers’ impressive form, LSG cannot forget the contributions of their best foreign player from last year’s IPL, Quinton de Kock. With 508 runs, an average of 36.29, and a strike rate of 148.97, de Kock’s arrival will undoubtedly pose a selection dilemma for LSG.
LSG fans are eager to see how the team will handle the selection dilemma and whether Mayers will be able to maintain his spot in the playing XI. The team will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next match on April 7th, and fans are eagerly anticipating the exciting clash between the two teams.