Huge Image: Can Rahul-less LSG get their marketing campaign again on observe?
Lucknow Tremendous Giants had one of many brighter begins to the IPL 2023 season, successful 4 of their first six video games. Since then, nevertheless, they’ve received only one match in 4, with their marketing campaign dropping some steam. Of their final outing towards Chennai Tremendous Kings at house, Tremendous Giants have been struggling on 125 for 7 in 19.2 overs earlier than persistent rain compelled abandonment and factors have been shared. To make issues worse, LSG have additionally misplaced their captain KL Rahul, who has been dominated out of the season on account of a thigh harm.It would not assist then that they subsequent face table-toppers Gujarat Titans, a staff they’re but to beat within the match in three makes an attempt. They’d an opportunity to right that quantity final time round. Chasing 136 for a win, Tremendous Giants have been comfortably positioned on 105 for 1, needing 31 off 36, however a weird collapse noticed them go down by seven runs.Make no mistake, Tremendous Giants are nonetheless primed to make the playoffs. They’ve 11 factors and are positioned second on the desk, however have 5 groups tailing them very intently. With the league stage getting into its enterprise finish, additional slip-ups can damage Tremendous Giants huge time.
As odd as it would sound, they are going to be relieved to maneuver out of their house venue of Lucknow, the place they’ve been winless of their final 4 video games. Tremendous Giants have been good vacationers this season, with three of their 4 wins coming in away video games and they’ll wish to proceed this pattern in Ahmedabad.
Titans, alternatively, have fewer issues, however enjoying at house is one in all them. All three of their defeats this season have are available Ahmedabad, which could open a door for Tremendous Giants.
They’re returning house on the again of a nine-wicket rout of Rajasthan Royals, and have a foot within the playoffs. They want only one extra win to achieve that secure variety of 16 on the factors desk and are extra comfortably positioned than most groups.
The match may also see the Pandya brothers come nose to nose for the primary time as respective captains of their IPL groups.
Group information: Nair replaces Rahul; Little travels house
Karun Nair has been drafted into the Tremendous Giants facet as Rahul’s substitute for INR 50 lakh……
