In T20 cricket, batters are often known for their power-hitting abilities, but the scenario was different on Saturday in Lucknow. The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings turned out to be a low-scoring thriller.
PBKS skipper Sam Curran, who was leading in the absence of Shikhar Dhawan, invited LSG to bat first. KL Rahul led the innings with a remarkable knock of 74 runs from 56 balls, and LSG posted a total of 159/8 on the scoreboard. Sam Curran was the highest wicket-taker for PBKS, taking three wickets for 31 runs.
PBKS had a difficult start to their chase and were reduced to 45/3 early in the innings. However, Sikandar Raza’s impressive knock of 57 runs from 41 balls kept the team in the game. He was dismissed when PBKS needed 22 runs to win, leading to a nail-biting finish in the last over.
In the end, Shahrukh Khan ensured a solid finish with a boundary on the third ball of the last over, and PBKS won the game by two wickets. Yudhvir Chahak, Mark Wood, and Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each for LSG.
Earlier in the match, Shahrukh Khan displayed some impressive fielding skills by taking some fantastic catches. But it was in the death overs that he stepped up and played a crucial role in getting the team over the line. His little cameo began with a six off the first ball by Mark Wood, which showed that he was in top form that night.
Despite Ravi Bishnoi’s remarkable efforts to keep Lucknow in the game, it wasn’t enough to stop Shahrukh and his team. The heavy dew on the outfield, which Shahrukh himself mentioned during the mid-innings break, made it challenging for Lucknow to perform well.