LSG vs RR Match 44
LSG vs RR – Rajasthan Royals Crush Lucknow Super Giants by 7 Wickets
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their dominant run in IPL 2024, defeating the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by a comfortable 7-wicket margin. This victory marks their fourth consecutive win and extends their lead at the top of the points table.
LSG Bat First, Post 196/5
Lucknow opted to bat first after winning the toss. KL Rahul top-scored for LSG with a brilliant 76 off 48 balls, but wickets fell at regular intervals throughout the innings. Avesh Khan bowled a tight final over, restricting LSG to a total of 196/5.
LSG vs RR – Royals Romp Home Thanks to Samson-Jurel Partnership
Chasing a seemingly challenging target, Rajasthan lost their top three batsmen early. However, a magnificent 121-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel for the fourth wicket turned the tide in their favor. Both batsmen scored fifties, with Samson leading the way with a well-composed knock. RR chased down the target with an over to spare, consolidating their position at the top of the table.
LSG vs RR: Here’s a quick recap of the score:
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 196/5 (20 overs)
- Top Scorer: KL Rahul (76)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): 197/3 (19 overs)
- Top scorers: Sanju Samson (71), Dhruv Jurel (52)
This win puts RR in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs early in the season. They now have a six-point lead over the second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Meanwhile, LSG remains in fourth place despite the loss.
