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After Lucknow Super Giants’ loss against Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant opens up on why he decided to return out at number 7 within the LSG batting order.
Rishabh Pant was off the mark as captain and as a batter. (Image: Sportzpics)
Lucknow Super Giants had opted to make a moderately bizarre move against Delhi Capitals on the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday when the captain, Rishabh Pant, opted to are available at number seven within the batting order throughout the first innings.
This resulted in Pant playing just two balls from the ultimate over, where he was unable to attain a single run as Lucknow were restricted to a below-par rating of 159/6, as Delhi Capitals were capable of easily chase it down due to fifties by KL Rahul and Abishek Porel.
Speaking on the post-match presentation, Pant opened up on this move to demote himself. He explained that he wanted the opposite batters to capitalise on the conditions, which they were unable to do.
“Idea was to love capitalise. We sent Samad to capitalise on a wicket like that. After that, Miller got here in and we just got stuck within the wicket. Eventually, these are the things we now have to determine and take a look at to seek out our greatest combination going forward,” he commented.
The LSG batting unit was unable to get going due to Mukesh Kumar, who ran riot as he picked up his best figures within the IPL with 4/33, eliminating the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni and Pant himself.
Speaking regarding a few of the reasons behind their loss, Pant suggested that the toss had an enormous role and so they were unable to capitalise on their moments throughout the sport.
“In Lucknow, toss played a giant part. Whoever is bowling first they get a whole lot of help from the wicket. We just had to remain back, we just couldn’t get it away. It at all times happens in Lucknow, within the second innings, the wicket gets higher and batter to bat on, that’s how the sport goes, and you’ll be able to’t be complaining. Yes, toss is playing an enormous part here, but as a team, we are usually not on the lookout for excuses,” he mentioned.
Now, Lucknow Super Giants sit fifth within the points table, having won five games and lost 4 up to now of their campaign. They may gear up and regroup for his or her next game which might be against the Mumbai Indians on the Wankhede Stadium on April 27 (Sunday)
