IPL Match Today Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2024 Live Score: In Tata IPL match 44, Lucknow Super Giants’ captain KL Rahul played a crucial innings, scoring 76 runs off 48 balls. Deepak Hooda also contributed significantly with a brisk 50 off 31 balls. Together, they formed a formidable partnership of 115 runs for the third wicket, which played a pivotal role in Lucknow Super Giants posting a competitive total of 196 runs for the loss of 5 wickets after being put into bat. Sandeep Sharma emerged as the most successful bowler for Rajasthan Royals, achieving figures of 2 wickets for 31 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals: RR’s chase at Ekana
After the maddening run fest that Tata IPL 2024 has seen in the past couple of days, a target of 197 rather looked modest. But RR were 78/3 when Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson began a nervy partnership. But within a couple of overs, both batters started punishing the LSG bowlers. LSG Skipper KL Rahul tried as many as seven bowlers to come up with a variation and break this third wicket stand but today was RR’s day at Ekana. Both Samson and Jurel slammed fifties with ease. In the end, Samson hit a magnificent boundary to seal the deal. This win at Ekana has cemented RR’s number 1 position in the IPL points table.
Indian Premier League, 2024
Lucknow Super Giants 196/5 (20.0)
Rajasthan Royals 199/3 (19.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 44 ) Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets
Here is the LIVE SCORE and latest updates on LSG vs RR match 44
Following the high-scoring matches witnessed in Tata IPL 2024 recently, a target of 197 appeared rather modest. However, Rajasthan Royals found themselves at 78/3 when Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson initiated a tense partnership. Yet, within a few overs, both batsmen began to aggressively punish the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers. Despite LSG skipper KL Rahul employing seven different bowlers in an attempt to disrupt their rhythm, today belonged to RR at Ekana. Samson and Jurel effortlessly reached their half-centuries. Ultimately, Samson's splendid boundary secured the victory. This triumph at Ekana solidified RR's position at the top of the IPL points table.
After the quick fall of wickets, Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel have provided much needed stability to Rajasthan Royals' run chase. There have been a flurry of boundaries that have accelerated RR's chase. LSG are desperately looking for another wicket, preferably that of Samson.
RR are 142/3 in 15 overs
Chasing down a target of 197, Rajasthan Royals had a breezy start with both Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal bringing in more runs on the board at a quick pace. But towards the end of the powerplay, Rajasthan suffered their first setback in front of Buttler. Jaiswal followed him quickly. Riyan Parag also couldn't do much with the bat as LSG's impact sub Amit Mishra got him for meagre 14 runs. Now focus is on Sanju Samson as runs dry up and asking rate crosses 10 runs an over mark.
Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul played a crucial innings, scoring 76 runs off 48 balls. Deepak Hooda also contributed significantly with a brisk 50 off 31 balls. Together, they formed a formidable partnership of 115 runs for the third wicket, which played a pivotal role in Lucknow Super Giants posting a competitive total of 196 runs for the loss of 5 wickets after being put into bat. Sandeep Sharma emerged as the most successful bowler for Rajasthan Royals, achieving figures of 2 wickets for 31 runs.
LSG has surpassed the 100-run mark, with Rahul on 53 and Hooda on 43.
Chahal floats one up full on the off-stump. Hooda sees the opportunity, creates space, and elegantly lofts it inside-out over extra cover for a delightful four!
LSG are 85/2 after 9 overs.
Rahul smashes Avesh for a six! Rahul spots the perfect delivery, a length ball on off-stump, and wastes no time. With a well-timed whip, he sends the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!
LSG are 60/2 after 7.3 overs.
Hooda smashes it! Sandeep delivers a gentle low full toss on the pads, and Hooda wastes no time, lining it up and effortlessly lifting it over mid-wicket for a boundary!
LSG are 41/2 after 5.4 overs.
RR's bowling unit is in exceptional form, with Boult and Sandeep maintaining impeccable line and length. Their consistency is causing significant trouble for the LSG batters.
LSG are 26/2 after 4 overs.
Sandeep strikes! Stoinis is dismissed, with the middle stump sent cartwheeling. RR asserts dominance over LSG during the powerplay phase!
LSG are 11/2 after 2 overs.
Quinton de Kock kicks off Trent Boult's over with two consecutive fours but is bowled out on the third delivery.
RR: Riyan Parag, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Tanush Kotian
LSG: Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, K Gowtham, M Siddharth, Yudhvir Singh
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler Sanju Samson (c & wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal
KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to field first.
As of now, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hold the fourth position on the points table with five victories out of eight matches. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals (RR) sit comfortably atop the table, having won seven out of their eight matches.
In their IPL encounters thus far, Lucknow and Rajasthan have faced off four times. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious in one match, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) clinched victory in three. Lucknow's highest total against RR stands at 173, whereas Rajasthan's highest total against LSG is 193.
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow usually favors bowlers, and it has seen just four IPL matches this year. Throughout these games, a total of 1,363 runs were scored across 156 overs, with bowlers taking 47 wickets. Anticipate a well-balanced contest on this ground.
Lucknow has been experiencing sweltering heat for the past few days. In the evening, the temperature is expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius, with a real feel of 28 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are anticipated to be around 21%, and there is no likelihood of rainfall.
KL Rahul (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sanju Samson (VC), Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Ravi Bishnoi, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson©(wk), Riyan Parag
Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur, Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul©(wk), Marcus Stoinis
Welcome to our live blog coverage of the thrilling encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL)! Get ready to witness every moment of the action-packed showdown as these two powerhouse teams clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, also known as Ekana Sports City, in Lucknow. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates, commentary, and analysis, capturing the excitement as it unfolds on the field. Join us as we delve into the highs, lows, and all the drama of this pulsating cricketing battle. Let the games begin