WATCH: LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka In Animated Chat With Skipper KL Rahul
HYDERABAD: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a significant setback on Wednesday (May 8) when they were handed a crushing 10-wicket defeat by the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Despite batting first, the KL Rahul-led side could only muster a total of 165/4, while Hyderabad’s opening pair – Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma – delivered scorching performances to chase down the target in just 10 overs.
Following the conclusion of the game, cameras captured an intriguing moment of dialogue between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and Lucknow skipper KL Rahul. While the specifics of their conversation remain undisclosed, Goenka appeared animated while Rahul maintained his composure.
Reflecting on the match, KL Rahul expressed his astonishment, stating, “I am at a loss for words. We have witnessed such batting prowess on television, but this was truly extraordinary. Every stroke seemed to connect perfectly with the middle of the bat. Credit to their exceptional skills. They have clearly dedicated themselves to honing their ability to hit sixes. They left us with no opportunity to gauge the pitch conditions for the second innings.“